Godiva "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

GODIVA will introduce "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat". It will be available in limited quantities at Godiva stores and GODIVA cafes nationwide from May 30. The retail price is 1,620 yen (tax included).

Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

Godiva "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

In commemoration of Godiva's 50th anniversary in Japan, these sweets were jointly developed with Mr. Kogakken of the comedy unit "Oideyasu Koga" as a project from the TBS program "Sakagami & Sashihara no Tsuburenai Ten" (Sakagami & Sashihara's stores that won't crumble). The set includes one of each of the following three flavors: "Savory Burdock Financier - White Roasted Sesame & Milk Chocolate," "Savory Burdock Financier - Black Pepper & Milk Chocolate," and "Refreshing Basil Lemon Financier - Lemon Peel & Lemon Chocolate.

The packaging was designed by Kogakken and features Kurume Kasuri, an important intangible cultural asset, in reference to his hometown of Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Savory Burdock Financier - White Roasted Sesame Seeds & Milk Chocolate

Godiva "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

The "Savory Burdock Financier with White Roasted Sesame Seeds & Milk Chocolate" is made with Japanese burdock powder and topped with burdock root bits, then baked crisply. It is half covered with milk chocolate with a hint of caramel flavor, and accented with white roasted sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Savory Burdock Financier with Black Pepper and Milk Chocolate

Godiva "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

The "Savory Burdock Financier with Black Pepper & Milk Chocolate" is a savory dough made with Japanese burdock powder, topped with burdock tips, baked crisply, and half-covered in milk chocolate with a hint of caramel flavor. It is decorated with black pepper and Guerande salt for a pleasant kick.

Refreshing Basil Lemon Financier with Lemon Peel & Lemon Chocolate

Godiva "Burdock and Basil Lemon Financier Chocolat

Refreshing Basil Lemon Financier Lemon Peel & Lemon Chocolate" is a soft and fluffy dough with the aroma of Japanese basil, made with fermented butter from Belgium, and covered with sweet and sour lemon chocolate. The fresh aroma and gentle bitterness of the lemon peel from Ehime Prefecture accentuate the fresh taste, creating a refreshing flavor suitable for early summer.