Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS (バニラビーンズ), operated by Chocolate Design Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Masahiro Otsuki, headquartered in Yokohama), has launched new room-temperature chocolate baked goods designed to be carried even on hot summer days. Sales began on June 18, 2026.
The new lineup uses chocolate made with cacao beans roasted in-house, offering cookies sandwiches and cup cakes unique to a dedicated chocolate shop. Items are easy to carry in summer and suitable for personal use, gifts, and souvenirs across a range of occasions.
New Products
Tuile Sand Assortment (12 pieces)
A new chocolate sweet that can be stored at room temperature and carried in summer heat.
Cacao-blend chocolate (55% cacao, using beans from Ecuador and Ghana) is sandwiched between crispily baked tuile cookies for a satisfying crunchy texture. The cookie dough uses homemade natural cocoa powder that has not been alkalized, bringing out the gentle acidity and sweetness of the cacao itself.
Two varieties are available: "Orange Chocolat," featuring the refreshing fragrance of orange peel, and "Nuts Chocolat," with the aroma and texture of almonds and hazelnuts.
Contents:
- Tuile Sand Orange Chocolat x 6 pieces
- Tuile Sand Nuts Chocolat x 6 pieces
Price: ¥2,293 (tax included)
Sales period: From Thursday, June 18, 2026 — on an ongoing basis
Where to buy:
- Online: Official website, Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon, au PAY Market
- Stores: Kawasaki, Bayside, Roastery Tokyo, Terrace Mall Shonan, Shin-Yokohama, LaLaport Ebina
"Tuile Sand Orange Chocolat"
Orange peel is mixed into the cookie dough, spreading a refreshing, summery fragrance. The fruity acidity of orange pairs beautifully with the 55% cacao bitter chocolate, leaving a clean, not-too-sweet finish.
Contains spirits for flavoring.
"Tuile Sand Nuts Chocolat"
Almonds and hazelnuts are mixed into the tuile cookie dough, which is then used to sandwich chocolate for a fragrant, crunchy bite. The nuttiness and texture enhance the flavor of the 55% cacao bitter chocolate.
Classic Chocolat (2 pieces)
A cup cake made with 55% cacao chocolate (Ecuador and Ghana blend) and homemade natural cocoa powder. Careful attention to ingredients and baking time produces a moist texture that practically invites you to eat it with a spoon. The rich, gateau-chocolat-like flavor brings out the original taste of the cacao. Room-temperature carry is possible.
Contents: Classic Chocolat x 2 pieces
Price: ¥972 (tax included)
Sales period: From Thursday, June 18, 2026 — on an ongoing basis
Where to buy:
- Online: Official website, Rakuten Ichiba (Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon, au PAY Market planned)
- Stores: Minato Mirai Main Store, Kawasaki, Bayside, Roastery Tokyo (from July 1), Terrace Mall Shonan (from July 1), Shin-Yokohama, LaLaport Ebina, Yokohama Takashimaya
Baked Goods Assortment (11 pieces)
A room-temperature assortment of chocolate baked goods, combining both Tuile Sand varieties and Classic Chocolat in one set. Individually wrapped for easy storage, the assortment is suitable for home use, homecoming gifts, and presents throughout summer.
Contents:
- Tuile Sand Orange Chocolat x 4 pieces
- Tuile Sand Nuts Chocolat x 4 pieces
- Classic Chocolat x 3 pieces
Price: ¥3,060 (tax included)
Sales period: From Thursday, June 18, 2026 — on an ongoing basis
Where to buy:
- Online: Official website, Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon, au PAY Market
- Stores: Minato Mirai Main Store, Kawasaki, Roastery Hammerhead
About VANILLABEANS
VANILLABEANS (バニラビーンズ) is a Yokohama-born craft chocolate specialty shop founded in 2000, starting with online sales. Today it operates several café-equipped stores centered around Yokohama Minato Mirai.
The brand has also been committed to sustainability for many years. It currently runs the "Cacao Forest Project" in Ecuador, supporting cacao planting and cultivation. Between 2024 and 2026, the project aims to provide approximately 9,500 cacao seedlings to young farmers establishing their first farms, supporting sustainable cacao production. A portion of VANILLABEANS product sales is allocated to aid young cacao farmers in difficult economic circumstances; after approximately three years of cultivation and harvest, the goal is to process the harvested beans into chocolate in Japan and offer "Farm to Bar" products.
Official website: https://www.vanillabeans.yokohama/
