A new matcha butter cake called "Matcha Bataa Cake Chachitsuteto" (抹茶ばたぁけいく 茶ちつてと) is set to go on sale at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on June 1, 2026 (Monday), offered by Kotobuki Koujyuan.
Development Background
The product traces its origins to a matcha financier that had been sold at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi. After it was discontinued, the shop received many requests from customers who wanted to enjoy that taste again. In response to that feedback, development began on a new product that would honor the beloved flavor while offering something fresh — a richer, more satisfying matcha butter cake in place of the original financier.
Product Overview
Uji matcha accounts for 94% of the matcha used in this product.
The result is a moist, rich butter cake that layers the deep aroma of Uji matcha with the rounded, full-bodied flavor of fermented butter. At first bite, the soft matcha batter and the savory richness of the fermented butter meld together in a juicy, lingering finish.
100% Fermented Butter
Fermented butter is used throughout the cake, giving it a moist texture and a deep, spreading flavor. Each bite fills the mouth with an aromatic richness that lingers long after.
Uji Matcha
Uji matcha accounts for 94% of the matcha used.
Fragrant and beautifully colored, the Uji matcha lends a refined, distinctly Kyoto character to every slice.
About the Name "Chachitsuteto"
The name "Chachitsuteto" (茶ちつてと) draws inspiration from the quiet serenity of Kyoto gardens and the gentle rhythm of stone-paved paths. The name is intended to evoke not just a taste but a lingering sensory experience — the sound of a word, the appearance of the packaging, the mood that remains after the last bite. It is designed to be a matcha sweet that leaves an impression beyond flavor alone.
Product Details
Photo is for illustrative purposes.
The product comes in a wooden box that evokes the feel of a craft piece, making it well-suited as a gift or souvenir. It is shelf-stable at room temperature, convenient to carry and share.
Product Name: Matcha Bataa Cake Chachitsuteto (抹茶ばたぁけいく 茶ちつてと)
Launch Date: From June 1, 2026 (Monday)
Price: ¥2,700 (tax excluded)
Available at:
- Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi, B2F, Kyoto Veneto
