"Charcoal-fired coffee coffee-tei" is about a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro station. A long-established coffee shop that offers a special cup, using 25g (0.88oz) of coffee beans per cup. The hot water that is poured into the coffee powder is continuously poured without interruption, and is finished with the extraction method "coarse ground Ichiyu brewing" that brings out the original taste, umami, and aroma of coffee.
Charcoal-fired coffee coffee-tei
■ Clear taste with no unpleasant taste
Since it was a sunny day, I ordered "Iced coffee (780 yen including tax)" and "Amble de Reine (780 yen including tax)".
Iced coffee is a cup that you can enjoy a crisp bitterness and a pleasant taste. There is no unpleasant aftertaste and it is very clear! The fragrance that spreads softly is irresistible. This is so delicious that you can drink it endlessly ....
The cocktail-like appearance of Amble de Reine is a cup called "Queen of Amber". Carefully selected coffee beans are extracted with advanced technology to make a drip extract. Fresh cream is floated on it. It is recommended to enjoy the taste that melts in your mouth without stirring.
When you gently put it in your mouth, the mellow taste that mixes the rich coffee flavor and the richness of milk spreads slowly. With a mellow sweetness and a bittersweet flavor full of luxury, the finish is tightly packed, and even a small amount is quite satisfying to drink. It is a cup that you want to relax while enjoying the various flavors that mix in your mouth.
■ Sweets are also excellent
Not to mention coffee, the sweets menu "Cheesecake (540 yen including tax)" is a must-see. According to the author's family, "It's one of the top three cheesecakes I've ever eaten. It's a taste you'll want to eat on a regular basis."
What surprised me when I ate a bite was its richness! It has a moist and moist texture, and is packed with the richness and umami of cheese and the refreshing acidity.
Anyway, I was surprised at how rich it was!
Although it is thick, the aftertaste is not stale, and it feels like eating a slightly sweet cheese as it is rather than a cheesecake. It goes great with bittersweet coffee. This is definitely a taste you'll want to eat on a regular basis!
For chocolate lovers, we recommend the Gateau Chocolat (540 yen including tax), which uses couverture chocolate. A moist and rich cake that you can enjoy the mellow scent of chocolate. I am addicted to the firmness of the fabric.
The dough is chewy and delicious!
There are also seasonal sweets for a limited time. When I visited, the one offered was "Hyuganatsu Rare Cheesecake (540 yen including tax)".
You can enjoy two different textures at once: a mousse-like dough and a souffle-like soft dough. The gorgeous scent of citrus and the faint bitterness match the richness of cheese. It is a perfect dish for hot and humid seasons.
If you want to take a break in Ikebukuro, be sure to stop by at "Charcoal Fire Coffee-tei". Weekdays may be the aim, as holidays are often crowded and a little noisy. Why don't you be healed by a delicious cup and sweets?
■ Charcoal-fired coffee coffee-tei Address: 1-7-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo