NOLA SUMMER DRINK
Blue Bottle Coffee is bringing back its signature summer beverage lineup, "NOLA Summer," starting April 9, 2026, available for a limited time at Blue Bottle Coffee cafes across Japan.
The NOLA takes its name from the abbreviation of New Orleans, Louisiana. The drink was born from the traditional New Orleans coffee culture of enjoying chicory-blended coffee with milk — a tradition that inspired Blue Bottle Coffee founder James Freeman as he searched for a new take on the iced latte. Brewed slowly and carefully, the chicory-blended coffee is combined with milk and cane sugar to create a drink that is mildly sweet, creamy, and rich with depth. It has become one of the brand's signature offerings.
This summer, the classic Iced NOLA is joined by two limited-time additions: the silky Nola Cold Foam and the indulgent Nola Float topped with ice cream.
Nola Cold Foam — ¥800
Available from April 9
Nola Cold Foam layers smooth, finely frothed foam on top of the classic NOLA. The silky foam features vanilla chicory syrup with a touch of coarse salt, adding depth to each sip. The velvety foam and refreshingly sweet milk coffee come together in a light, playful cup — a summery twist that makes every sip feel a little special.
*Not available at HUMAN MADE Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee or HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee.
Nola Float — ¥800
Available from April 9
The Nola Float is a summer-limited drink featuring NOLA topped with Biei Single Origin Milk Ice Cream from craft ice cream brand "HiO ICE CREAM," which has its atelier in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. The creamy NOLA and smooth, refreshing milk ice cream slowly melt together into a dessert-like treat. Taking one to go and strolling through the summer streets is a recommended way to enjoy it.
Iced NOLA — ¥671
Available year-round
The classic Iced NOLA remains a year-round staple. Cold-brewed chicory-blended coffee combined with milk and cane sugar, this Blue Bottle Coffee signature offers a subtly sweet, chicory-flavored milk coffee that is rich yet clean on the finish.
ENJOY NOLA ANYWHERE
Craft Instant Coffee Blend NOLA — ¥1,866
For those who want to enjoy NOLA beyond the cafe, the Craft Instant Coffee Blend NOLA offers the same beloved flavor in convenient stick packaging. Specialty coffee blended with chicory is processed into fragrant granules that recreate NOLA's gently sweet, chicory-rich taste. Just dissolve the granules in water, add ice, and mix with your preferred milk — dairy, oat, or otherwise — for a quick cup of NOLA anytime, anywhere. Each serving is individually packaged in a stick format, making it easy to carry to the office, on trips, or outdoors.
Contents: 14g × 5 sticks
SPECIAL NOLA TAKEOUT CUP
From around June, takeout orders of NOLA drinks at Blue Bottle Coffee cafes across Japan will be served in a special cup featuring the NOLA logo. The midnight blue cup with a vivid blue logo makes for a bold, eye-catching design, delivering the NOLA experience from the moment you pick it up.
*Excluding HUMAN MADE Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee and HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee.
Morning Coffee Time at Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee also offers a morning and brunch menu to pair with your coffee. Some menu items will be refreshed starting April 30 to feature seasonal ingredients suited to the warmer months.
Brunch Plate — from ¥1,544
The Brunch Plate is a satisfying one-plate meal loaded with fresh salad, colorful grilled vegetables, avocado, onion, and soft-boiled free-range egg alongside a savory waffle. From April 30, the plate will be served with soy romesco sauce made with red bell pepper and plain hummus. Two options are available: "Complet," which includes grilled bacon, and "Vegetable," a lighter plant-forward option. Select cafes serve the plate with bread from local bakeries — baguette from Katane Bakery at Aoyama, ciabatta from Et Nunc at Daikanyama, and white bread from Pain Stock at Fukuoka Tenjin.
Available at: Aoyama, Shibuya, Daikanyama, Toyosu Park, Nagoya Sakae, Umeda Chayamachi, Kyoto, and Fukuoka Tenjin cafes.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup — Honey Mustard Chicken & Asparagus
New from April 30 — from ¥1,300
A hearty grilled sandwich featuring honey mustard chicken paired with the gentle sweetness of asparagus. The chicken is seasoned with soy sauce and lemon, then layered with creamy mozzarella cheese for a sandwich bursting with layered flavors. A well-balanced Blue Bottle Coffee-style twist that pairs naturally with coffee.
*Sandwich alone is available from ¥1,140.
Available at: Kiyosumi-shirakawa Flagship, Roppongi, Sangenjaya, Hiroo, Shibuya, Takeshiba, Toyosu Park, Minatomirai, Nagoya Gate Tower Mall, Nagoya Sakae, Kyoto, Kyoto Kiyamachi, Shinsaibashi, and Kobe Hankyu cafes.
Meat Pie Pork & Asparagus — ¥570
New from April 30
A meat pie packed with slowly braised pulled pork seasoned with several spices and an in-house BBQ sauce flavored with apple vinegar and mustard. The tender pork, infused with the sauce's sweet and tangy flavors, is paired with green asparagus lightly sautéed in butter for freshness and texture. Bold yet balanced, with mustard and herb accents providing a clean, refreshing finish ideal for the early summer season.
Available at: Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Ginza, Ebisu, Takeshiba, Sangenjaya, Ikebukuro, NEWoMan YOKOHAMA Cafe Stand, Kyoto Rokkaku, and Kobe cafes.
Lemon Cream Pie — ¥550
Available from April 30
A seasonal sweet pie well-suited for summer mornings. In-house lemon confit is combined with smooth ricotta, creamy custard, and fragrant almond powder, all wrapped in flaky pastry. A dusting of cane sugar on top gives it a light, crisp texture and a summery finish. The bright acidity of lemon, the richness of ricotta, and the gentle sweetness of custard come together in a treat that is light yet satisfying.
Available at: Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Ginza, Ebisu, Takeshiba, Sangenjaya, Ikebukuro, NEWoMan YOKOHAMA Cafe Stand, Kyoto Rokkaku, and Kobe cafes.
Waffle Plate Strawberry & Orange Cream — ¥990
New from April 30
A light and refreshing waffle plate for breakfast or brunch, topped with strawberries coated in sweet-and-tangy strawberry sauce, orange segments, and specially made whipped cream infused with fresh orange aroma. The rich yet airy cream paired with citrus brightness elevates the sweetness of the strawberries. Finished with lemon zest and edible flowers for a look and taste that welcomes early summer.
Available at: Kiyosumi-shirakawa Flagship, Aoyama, Daikanyama, Shibuya, Toyosu Park, Nagoya Sakae, Kyoto, Umeda Chayamachi, and Fukuoka Tenjin cafes.
*All prices are tax-included. Release dates are subject to change without prior notice.
