DEAN & DELUCA, operated by Welcome Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masanori Yokogawa), will launch chocolate drinks made with their specially blended "House Chocolate" at Market and Cafe locations starting January 15th, 2026. Additionally, a "Fondant Chocolat" dessert will be available for dine-in customers.
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Aromatic and Enchanting Hot Chocolate
As the cold weather intensifies and chocolate becomes especially appealing, DEAN & DELUCA has prepared three hot chocolate drinks that carefully bring out the charm of chocolate, perfect for quality time with loved ones or moments of self-care. For Valentine's season 2026, these beverages are crafted to complement the season.
The new flavor "Hot Chocolate Pistachio & Kadaif" layers smooth hot chocolate with the richness of pistachio and the light texture of kadaif (ultrafine thread-like pastry made from wheat or corn flour baked in-store). The fragrant aroma of cacao and the flavor of nuts harmonize beautifully, allowing you to enjoy the lingering notes of chocolate until the last sip.
"Hot Chocolate Rose & Lychee" combines the elegant fragrance of rose with the fresh nuance of lychee. Built on a base of rich cacao, it offers a floral and light aftertaste. With a restrained sweetness, it's pleasant to enjoy even after meals.
"Hot Chocolate Double Choco" brings out the depth and richness of cacao. While intense in flavor, it finishes clean, allowing you to thoroughly savor the authentic taste and aftertaste of chocolate.
The hot chocolate drinks generously use House Chocolate specially blended for DEAN & DELUCA, crafted with cacao powder, milk, and beet sugar. The cacao powder is also an original creation by "MAISON CACAO," the same producer behind the House Chocolate. Its beautiful acidity, richness, and soft flavor with subdued bitterness integrate seamlessly with the House Chocolate, creating a smooth taste.
Furthermore, the three distinctive toppings bring out the nutty notes and fruity acidity hidden within the cacao, with each flavor elegantly highlighting the characteristics of the House Chocolate.
During this season when chocolate gifts take center stage, please enjoy chocolate savored at a cafe.
Aromatic and Enchanting Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Pistachio & Kadaif
¥690 (¥745 including tax)
Hot chocolate made with melted House Chocolate, layered with pistachio cream and pistachio sauce, topped with kadaif (ultrafine thread-like pastry made from wheat or corn flour) baked in-store and pistachios. The pistachio sauce, with dates syrup as a secret ingredient, soaks deliciously into the crispy kadaif, and the enhanced flavor and texture of the pistachios beautifully bring out the nutty notes of the chocolate.
Hot Chocolate Rose & Lychee
¥690 (¥745 including tax)
This flavor brings out the fruity flesh-like quality of cacao by layering lychee with the fruity and floral House Chocolate. Topped with cream prepared with raspberry sauce and lychee syrup, raspberry sauce, and rose petals. The elegant taste and lingering notes brought by flowers and berries continue in this fragrant beverage.
Hot Chocolate Double Choco
¥690 (¥745 including tax)
A base where House Chocolate and cacao powder meld together, topped with chocolate cream, chocolate sauce, and cacao nibs. As the cream and sauce gradually dissolve, the chocolate flavor intensifies. Crystal salt hidden in the topping gently tightens the flavor, allowing you to fully appreciate the House Chocolate's character.
Seasonal Drink "Hot Chocolate" Sales Overview
- Sales Period: January 15th, 2026 to February 25th, 2026
- Available Locations: Market stores (Roppongi / Shinagawa / Yurakucho / Shinjuku / Ebisu / Hiroo / Yaesu / Atre Kawasaki / Tamagplaza / CIAL Yokohama / Nagoya / Kyoto / Okayama / Amu Plaza Hakata)
- Cafe Stores: All locations
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*Prices shown include 8% consumption tax (10% consumption tax applies for dine-in)
Cool Vanilla Meets Melting Cacao: Fondant Chocolat
Perfect to pair with warm chocolate drinks is the "Fondant Chocolat," a dessert offering rich cacao flavor. Smooth-textured chocolate cake served with cold vanilla ice cream creates an enjoyable contrast through temperature differences. As a combination of drinks and dessert unique to the Valentine's season, it makes cafe time even more memorable.
Fondant Chocolat
¥810 (¥891 including tax) *Dine-in only
A moist and rich fondant chocolat that melts deliciously. Plated together with sweet vanilla ice cream, fruit-filled raspberry sauce, and fluffy whipped cream topped with almond slices. Enjoy the delicious harmony and sweet aftertaste that changes with each bite.
Cool Vanilla Meets Melting Cacao: Fondant Chocolat
- Sales Period: Through late February 2026
- Available Locations: *Dine-in only
- Market Stores: Shinagawa / Hiroo / Atre Kawasaki / Tamagplaza / CIAL Yokohama
- Cafe Stores: Marunouchi / Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. / PARCO_ya Ueno / Jikei University Hospital / Echika Omotesando / Shibuya Stream / NEWoMan Shinjuku / Tokyo College of Music Nakameguro Daikanyama Campus / Seijo / Shin-Yurigaoka OPA / Haneda Airport / Outlet Kisarazu / Narita Airport Terminal 1 / Colette Mare Minatomirai / Terrace Mall Shonan / ODAKYU Shonan GATE / Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi / Bakery Cafe Meijo Park / Crysta Nagahori
