Hotel New Grand (Yokohama City, Naka Ward, Yamashita-cho 10 / General Manager: Hirofumi Kiso) will begin selling a limited-edition package of their popular Original Blend Tea featuring Garden Bear starting March 19, 2026.
As an officially licensed product for "Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026" hosted by Yokohama City, the package features an adorable illustration of Garden Bear, the official mascot character, enjoying an elegant tea time. The Original Blend Tea, based on Ceylon tea with added champagne and cherry aromas, is blended with cornflower and marigold herbs, creating a sweet and gorgeous fragrance with a rich taste. Served at the Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on the main building's first floor, this tea has been a favorite among fans since its launch in 2017. The convenient individually wrapped tea bags make perfect small gifts or souvenirs from exploring Yokohama. Enjoy this cup that adds elegance to relaxing moments at home or the office.
Product Details
Release Date: March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Price: ¥1,080 (tax included)
Contents: 5 individually wrapped tea bags (2g each)
Available at / Inquiries:
- S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND / 045-681-1841 (main)
- S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND Yokohama Takashimaya Store / 045-534-3970 (direct)
- Main Building 1F Lobby Lounge La Terrasse / 045-681-1841 (main)
- SOGO Yokohama 10F Bar Sea Guardian III / 045-465-5995 (direct)
- Hotel Official Online Shop: https://www.hotel-newgrand-shop.com/
About Garden Necklace Yokohama
Garden Necklace Yokohama is a large-scale greening promotion event hosted by Yokohama City, held in spring and fall. Imagining Yokohama City adorned with beautiful flowers and greenery as a "necklace," various gardening events and exhibitions are held throughout the city, centering on Yamashita Park, Harbor View Park (Minato no Mieru Oka Koen), and Nihon Odori. This initiative aims to showcase Yokohama City's rich natural environment and flower culture, providing a place where citizens and tourists can enjoy while learning about the importance of nature and greenery.
Official website: https://gardennecklace.city.yokohama.lg.jp/
Period: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) to June 14, 2026 (Sunday) (scheduled)
Locations:
- Minato Area: Yamashita Park, Harbor View Park, Yokohama Park, Shinko Central Square, Nihon Odori, and more
- Satoyama Garden: 1425-4 Kamishirane-cho, Asahi Ward, Yokohama City (adjacent to Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia)
- Throughout Yokohama City
Original Blend Tea
The Original Blend Tea was first released in 2017 to commemorate the hotel's 90th anniversary. Initially offered only as an in-lounge menu item, many repeat customers requested to purchase it, leading to its commercialization in 2021 so guests could enjoy it at home. The package features a simple color scheme combining New Grand Blue with white, incorporating the geometric patterns from the ceiling and beams of the historic main building's second-floor lobby. The design reflects the stylish and sophisticated worldview unique to Hotel New Grand.
Enjoy In-Store
Original Blend Tea ¥1,328 (tax and service included)
The rich fragrance of the Original Blend Tea elegantly enhances comfortable moments in the lounge. Enjoy an elegant tea time that adds elegance to conversations with loved ones.
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About Hotel New Grand
Opened in 1927 (Showa 2) as a symbol of Yokohama's reconstruction after the Great Kanto Earthquake, Hotel New Grand was established as an authentic European-style hotel. Loved by numerous celebrities including General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth, it is one of Japan's leading classic hotels, welcoming guests with authentic hospitality cultivated through history and tradition. The main building, which maintains its original appearance since opening, was designated as a Yokohama City Historic Building in 1992 and received recognition as a Site of Japan's Modern Industrial Heritage selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2007. The adjacent Tower building opened in 1991, with all rooms offering harbor views. Guest rooms facing directly toward Yokohama Port provide sweeping views of the Bay Bridge, Osanbashi Pier, and the Minato Mirai nightscape, among other spectacular Yokohama scenery. The hotel features six diverse restaurants, bars, and lounges offering carefully crafted cuisine, and four banquet halls of various sizes available for weddings, parties, and conferences.
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