Travelers who enjoy Japanese cafe desserts will have new limited-edition items to add to their lists starting in mid-May. Komeda Coffee, a popular Japanese coffee chain, is collaborating for the first time with LOTTE's long-selling chocolate brand CRUNKY to launch two co-branded products: \"Shiro Noir CRUNKY\" and \"Jericho CRUNKY.\"<\/p>\n
This new product will be available for a limited time starting May 14, 2026, at Komeda Coffee locations nationwide in Japan. If you're looking for a place to rest, have dessert, or enjoy a cool drink during your trip to Japan, keep an eye out for this limited-time collaboration featuring a chocolate crunchy texture.<\/p>\n\n
The star of this collaboration is LOTTE's chocolate brand, CRUNKY, which has been beloved since its launch in 1974. CRUNKY is characterized by its crispy texture and sweet chocolate flavor, and in April 2026, it underwent a large-scale renovation to further enhance its signature crunchy texture.<\/p>\n
Komeda's Coffee is a popular coffee chain in Japan, known for its spacious seating, relaxed atmosphere, and classic desserts. This collaboration combines the chocolate crunchiness of CRUNKY with Komeda's signature desserts and beverages, aiming to offer a dessert experience that helps people relax and switch moods in their daily lives.<\/p>\n
\"Shiro no waal CRUNKY\" is a variation of Komeda's signature dessert, the \"Shiro no waal,\" with the addition of CRUNKY elements. Warm Danish bread is filled with chocolate spread and crunchy chocolate puffs, and the soft-serve ice cream on top is also sprinkled with chocolate puffs and thin, crispy flakes.<\/p>\n
The overall characteristic is a crispy texture from the first bite to the last. The rich chocolate sauce, refreshing sweet ice cream, and chocolate cream puff bits are layered, adding Crunky-style crispiness to the already substantial dessert.<\/p>\n
Another drink, \"Jericho CRUNKY,\" is based on Kurunche's popular drink, Jericho. Jericho itself is a dessert-style drink that combines coffee jelly with beverages. This time, with the addition of CRUNKY chocolate elements, it has become a chocolate dessert drink that can be enjoyed by \"drinking, eating, and stirring.\"<\/p>\n
Chocolate puff bits are used both below the coffee jelly and above the whipped cream, providing a crisp texture from the very first bite. The slightly bitter flavor of the coffee jelly is combined with the sweetness of the chocolate, making it ideal for travelers who want both a drink and a dessert.<\/p>\n
This collaboration merchandise is available in limited quantities and is expected to be sold until early July 2026, but sales will end once sold out. If you wish to try it during your trip to Japan, we recommend not waiting too long.<\/p>\n
Shiroi Koibito Danish Ice Cream CRUNKY: \u00a5980 - \u00a51,040<\/p>\n
Mini size: 780 yen - 840 yen<\/p>\n
Jericho CRUNKY: \u00a5710 - \u00a5950<\/p>\n
Prices may vary by store.<\/p>\n
The stores selling these items are all Komeda's Coffee shops throughout Japan, though some locations may not carry them. If you have a specific store in mind, we recommend confirming with them in advance if they have the product before your visit.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the official also reminds that the CRUNKY chocolate is not included with the product itself, but is made with the concept of CRUNKY flavor and texture. For the CRUNKY flavor of Shiroi Koibito Danish ice cream, the soft serve cannot be replaced with whipped cream; and for Jericho CRUNKY, the whipped cream cannot be replaced with soft serve.<\/p>\n
If it's your first time visiting Komeda's Coffee, we recommend enjoying these collaboration items during your afternoon tea. The Shiroi Koibito Danish Ice Cream CRUNKY is quite substantial and perfect for sharing between two people, while the Jericho CRUNKY is more suitable for those who want to enjoy a dessert drink by themselves.<\/p>\n
Komeda Coffee has locations throughout Japan, and you have the chance to encounter them whether you're traveling in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or other regional cities. For Taiwanese travelers, these limited-time collaboration desserts are also a great little surprise for a short break during their trip.<\/p>\n
Komeda Coffee and LOTTE CRUNKY's first collaboration infuses the classic crunchy chocolate flavor into their signature desserts and drinks. Whether you're a chocolate dessert lover or a traveler looking to experience limited-edition items from Japanese cafes, keep an eye out for these new limited items available starting May 14th.<\/p>\n
Since the quantity sold is limited and it's expected to sell out, if you see it available in stores during your trip to Japan, you might as well take the opportunity to try it.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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