GaienmaeTEAPOND Aoyama Store｜Christmas Limited Edition Black Teas, Tea Calendar 2025-2026, Assorted Gift Reviews

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What is TEAPOND? Reasons for its popularity

TEAPOND, a tea specialty store located in Gaienmae, is a popular place to visit in winter. The store is decorated for the holidays, and you can enjoy a sense of the season just by stepping inside. In this issue, we report in detail on the charm of the Gaienmae store, focusing on the limited-edition items we actually visited and purchased.

TEAPOND is known as a black tea specialty store from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo. It offers a wide range of teas, from straight teas to flavored teas, selected from tea gardens around the world. The seasonal limited edition series is especially popular, with many fans visiting the store to enjoy the unique packaging and aroma of the year.

The store's interior is a relaxed, classic space based on black and wood tones, with an impressive array of white tea tins that give the store a sense of unity and beauty. The atmosphere is as if you have entered the world of Western books, and the time spent choosing tea itself feels special. Seasonal label designs and gift boxes are another reason for the store's popularity, and they even create a sense of excitement when you give a cup of tea as a gift.

Particularly popular reasons are as follows.

• High-quality tea leaves.
  Tea leaves are carefully blended from regions around the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and China.
• Classical design
  The sight of white tea cans lined up in a calm space with black and wood as the basic tone is very photogenic.
• Seasonal products are especially strong
  In winter, the shop offers limited-edition Christmas teas and limited-edition tea tins, which many people collect every year.

I visited the TEAPOND Aoyama store. The Christmas-themed store is just too cute!

TEAPOND, a tea specialty store located in Gaienmae, is a favorite place to visit in winter. The store is decorated in a festive holiday style, with limited-edition Christmas products and gift assortments. In this issue, we will introduce in detail the limited items we actually visited the store and purchased, as well as the features of their popular products.

On the day we visited the Gaienmae store, the interior was already in Christmas mode. The large glass windows were filled with ornaments, which sparkled in the light and looked very festive. Even from the outside, the shop is so pretty that it makes one's heart skip a beat and one's winter mood is lifted the moment one visits the store.

The showcase inside the store is lined with tea bags and tins in limited edition packages, meticulously decorated with pine cones, ribbons, and other holiday decorations. The contrast between the white tea tins and Christmas colors is beautiful and pretty enough to make you want to take pictures. Christmas gift sets are also placed on the shelves, and even the time spent trying to decide which one to pick up is enjoyable.

The paper bag in which the tea is placed is also elegant, and the black background with a gold logo makes it a perfect gift. The paper bag itself is already very special, and the charm of TEAPOND is that it offers the "pleasure of choosing" as well as the charm of the tea itself.

Review of the 2024 Winter Limited Edition. Two popular items we actually purchased

From here, I would like to introduce the limited winter set that I actually purchased this time. Both are popular products perfect for the holiday season and recommended as gifts or for yourself.

Christmas & New Years Holiday Tea Calendar 2025-2026 (12 Days) Review

This tea calendar is a set of 12 bags with a different tea each day from December 23 to January 3. The price is 2,970 yen (tax included). It features vivid colors that look like a retro pattern design, and each bag has its own date, so you can enjoy it like a daily calendar.

The aroma and flavor are different every day, making it an exciting time for tea lovers to wonder which is today's tea. The set is popular as a set to accompany the season, from savoring the pre-Christmas exuberance, to slowly reflecting on the end of the year, to welcoming the New Year.

At the store, they were displayed in showcases and near the center of the shelves, in a position that made them easy to pick up. Among the limited edition products, it has a particularly festive look and presence that makes you want to take it home and display it as part of your interior décor.

Tea Bag Selection Christmas Collection (Set of 8) Review

Priced at 1,863 yen (tax included). Wrapped in a burgundy envelope, the eight tea bags offer a well-balanced selection of winter-appropriate scents, including warm spiced teas, dark teas perfect for milk tea, and berry teas. An instruction booklet is included to make it easy for first-time TEAPOND tea drinkers to understand.

The tea bags are decorated with Christmas trees and presents, and just by opening the bag, you can feel the joy of the holiday season. The assortment, which makes it easy to try a variety of flavors, is recommended as a gift or as a treat for yourself to savor the season.

The fact that they are mail-order compatible also makes them easy to use as gifts for distant friends and family. At the actual store, they were displayed in a prominent position in the seasonal lineup, and many people picked them up because of their gorgeous appearance.

The appeal of tea that can be drunk in the store. Standing, casual tastings available.

The Gaienmae store has a standing space where customers can casually drink tea. The menu includes seasonal teas, tea leaves for milk tea, and tea leaves by region suitable for straight tea.

This is a great place to solve the problem of "I want to buy a tea, but I don't know what it smells like or tastes like," and to be able to confirm your preferences before you buy. The store's calm atmosphere makes it possible to spend a short time in the store and feel at home.

Summary of TEAPOND's popular products. From standard items to winter-only items

TEAPOND offers many popular products. For example, Earl Grey Tricolor is one of the signature products, with a gorgeous bergamot aroma. Mist Valley is a popular standard as an aromatic Nepalese tea. The winter-only Carol is particularly popular as a tea that goes well with milk tea, and Strawberry Circus, with its sweet aroma, is also popular all year round.

The mini can series and sets with pouches are popular as gifts, and easy-to-gift sets combining tea and accessories are also popular. Because they look cute and can be given to any recipient, they sell well regardless of the season.

TEAPOND is also an ideal gift. Reasons why TEAPOND is chosen as a souvenir

Tea lasts for a long time, so it can be given as a gift without worrying about expiration dates. Especially during the holiday season, limited-edition cans and labels are often available, increasing the demand for gifts due to their gorgeous appearance. teapond's paper bags are designed with a luxurious black and gold base, making them special just to hold in the hand and enhancing the occasion.

Another advantage is that they are lightweight and easy to carry, so you can easily hand them to friends and family you meet on your way home from shopping in Gaienmae.

Advantages and disadvantages found through actual use

Each type of tea has its own unique aroma and flavor, and the big advantage is that you can find the perfect cup for your relaxation time. The limited-edition products have attractive packaging, which adds to the pleasure of opening the box.

On the other hand, the large variety of products can make it time-consuming to choose the right one if it is your first visit. However, the beauty of TEAPOND is that you can enjoy the time it takes to make your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Until when can I buy Christmas products?
A. Usually, the products go on sale in early November and are sold out by the end of December. If there is a product you are interested in, it is advisable to purchase as early as possible.

Q. Can a beginner enjoy black tea?
A. Yes, it is beginner-friendly, as there is a set with an explanation booklet and standing tasting available.

Q. What is the budget for a souvenir?
A. The assortment is in the 1,800 yen range, and the tea calendar can be purchased for around 3,000 yen, making it suitable for a wide range of budgets.

Q. How crowded is the Gaienmae store?
A. It is a little crowded on weekends and in the evening, but the store is small and the turnover is quick, so there is rarely a long wait.

Summary. Gaienmae TEAPOND is a must-visit tea store in winter!

TEAPOND in Gaienmae is a tea specialty store with particularly attractive limited edition teas for winter and Christmas displays. The tea calendar and Christmas collection are both worth buying and make great gifts. The store's world view is so complete that the time spent choosing is enjoyable.

If you are in doubt about which tea to buy for a winter outing or a tea gift, visit TEAPOND in Gaienmae.

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