Ultimate Matcha Experience "ALL FOR ONE" Vol. 2 -- Conrad Osaka Afternoon Tea (Held in 2021)

On December 8, 2020, Yamamasa Koyamaen launched ALL FOR ONE, a project dedicated to delivering an ultimate matcha experience under the theme "Rediscover Matcha."

For this project, we secured matcha submitted to Japan's tea competitions, where outstanding tea producers compete for the highest level of flavor and craftsmanship. This matcha was exceptionally rare--estimated at just 0.03% of Japan's total matcha raw-leaf production at the time (our internal estimate based on the period's figures).

The first release--an at-home set titled "A Tea Gathering at Home: Ultimate Matcha & Sweets"--received tremendous support, raising 5,277,960 JPY against a 1,000,000 JPY goal (ordering closed on January 31, 2021).

Vol. 2 of ALL FOR ONE was an afternoon tea collaboration with Conrad Osaka.

This post is an archive introduction of an event held in 2021.

A Marriage of Matcha and Strawberry

Starting April 1, 2021 (Thu), we presented ALL FOR ONE Vol. 2 at Conrad Osaka (Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka), at the "40 Sky Bar & Lounge" on the 40th floor.

This afternoon tea, titled "Le Jardin Secret" ("The Secret Garden"), paired competition-grade matcha with seasonal strawberries in generous abundance--an experience designed to enjoy ultimate matcha both to drink and to eat. It was held daily until June 29, 2021 (Tue).

An Ultimate Matcha Experience with a Sky-High View

Set roughly 200 meters above the ground, "40 Sky Bar & Lounge" offers a breathtaking panorama--rivers, the sea, and a sweeping 180-degree view stretching from Osaka toward Kobe, reached after passing through sparkling art installations.

The experience began with competition-submitted matcha served in a shot glass--an exceptionally rare matcha, estimated at just 0.03% of domestic production. From there, guests enjoyed exquisite sweets created by Executive Pastry Chef Jimmy Boulay, blending French pastry craftsmanship with matcha, and featuring seasonal strawberries throughout.

Named "Le Jardin Secret," Conrad Osaka's spring afternoon tea was served on a vivid, green-accented tea stand. Guests were invited to fully savor this rare competition-grade matcha--both in beverages and in desserts.

Menu Highlights (Selection)

• Matcha Latte Cup

  Refreshing blueberry and lavender aromas, with a semi-liquid matcha jelly sauce inside. Umami-rich matcha powder creates a clean finish.

• Strawberry & Matcha Mont Blanc

  A Mont Blanc-shaped strawberry gel cream filled with a whole fresh strawberry, layered with matcha sponge, cream, and meringue on an almond sablé base.

• Bitter & Sweet Matcha Paris-Brest

  Two matcha creams with different sweetness levels, plus a signature strawberry praline hidden inside.

• Strawberry Mint & Matcha "Carolin"

  A surprising pairing of mint and matcha--an original combination showcasing a new harmony of flavors.

• Matcha & Rose Scone with Strawberry Sauce

  Matcha-scented scones served with plenty of homemade strawberry sauce.

• Umami Alliance

  Pepper and salted-vanilla ice cream with strawberries, finished with a warm matcha and white chocolate sauce--salt lifts the umami, while pepper leaves a gently spicy aftertaste.