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[Umemi / Minami-Alps City] A hidden gem that we don't really want to tell you about: "Castella Beniume Specialty Store"

Release: 2024.06.27

[Umemi / Minami-Alps City] A hidden gem that we don't really want to tell you about: "Castella Beniume Specialty Store"

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Umemi is a hidden gem in Minami-Alps City, a specialty store of castella and red plums. When I see the news "Today is open!" on Instagram stories, I get excited in the morning. It's one of my favorite stores.

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When I had just moved to Yamanashi, my mother-in-law gave me "Castella Beniume" and said, "This is delicious."
It's like a soft cookie, with a slightly firm surface and a fluffy, soft interior; it feels like something I've eaten before, but also like I haven't... After just one bite, I was completely captivated by the nostalgic, simple sweetness and strange texture.

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Made from starch syrup, the dough is kneaded by hand and carefully baked one by one on a hot plate... traditional Umemi Castella Beniume is made with no effort whatsoever.
They come in all different shapes and flavors, but I'd like you to try the classic plum-shaped plain one first. The firmness and volume change subtly depending on the size, and the different flavors are delicious, but the plain ones are in a class of their own! They have a warm, heartwarming taste that reminds you of the unwavering warmth of a mother.

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I don't really want to tell anyone about it, but I can't help but want to share this deliciousness with the people I care about and say, "This is delicious"...For me, Umemi Castella Beniume is that kind of sweet.
Today, the recommended item is the "Tofu Cream Cheese Sandwich with Yuzu Peel," so I rushed over to the store!

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"I want a lot of people to know about it, but the amount I can make is limited, and I don't want to make my regular customers feel lonely because the number of customers has increased too much," said Umemi, who usually refuses interviews. That's why this time, I decided to quietly publish the article without announcing it on LINE.
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In front of the store, there are different sizes of plain Beniume Castella, as well as flavors such as Japanese pepper and ginger, which can be ordered as takeaway or eaten in with a drink.

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I'll take the sandwich of the day, "Yuzu Peel Tofu Cream Cheese Sandwich," for myself, and the small animal-shaped castella beniume for my father-in-law, who has recently lost his appetite. I'm sure he'll smile when he eats it!
The Castella Beniume, scented with Japanese pepper and ginger, is a great treat to enjoy between writing manuscripts. As a spice lover, I enjoyed a chai latte, while my companion enjoyed Umemi's original blend of dark roast coffee.

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The recommended sandwich is made with tofu soaked in homemade salted rice malt, making it smooth and creamy like cream cheese, and is accented with the unique bitter and sweet flavors of yuzu.
The harmony of these two flavors is softly wrapped in the Umemi Castella Red Plum. Is this a Japanese sweet? Or a Western sweet? It's so delicious that you'll be in agony! It's full of generosity that brings together the subtle saltiness, sweetness, and bitterness. It's nostalgic and new...

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A happy snack that naturally brings a smile to the face of anyone who eats it. Give your favorite Umemi Castella Beniume to someone you love...

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Address 2334-28 Yagoshima, Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Opening hours Check Instagram for opening dates
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  • Castella Beniume (small) 500 yen *2 large plum-shaped pieces
  • Castella Beniume (medium) 900 yen *8 pieces
  • Castella Red Plum (GINGER) 650 yen
  • Castella Beniume (Japanese pepper) 650 yen
  • Chai latte 680 yen
  • Strawberry latte 680 yen
  • Today's coffee (hot) 500 yen, (iced) 550 yen
  • Today's sandwich (Yuzu peel tofu cream cheese) 680 yen

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This article was created based on interviews and proofreading.The content of the article is based on information as of November 2024, 06, but may differ from the latest information.Thank you for your understanding.

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