KUROMAME BOLO (black soybean cookies)

Interior Content: 70g (2.47oz)

KUROMAME BOLO is a Japanese confection made from traditional Japanese ingredients, and is often served with Japanese green tea. KUROMAME means black soybeans in Japanese. KUROMAME for our BOLO are one of the most famous black soybeans grown in the middle part of Kyoto prefecture, and soybeans produced in Kyoto prefecture are known to be of premium quality. Each black soybean is carefully selected and picked by hand to ensure there is no damage. The entire process is done by hand with a great deal of time and care.

KUROMAME black soybeans are also a traditional Japanese food. They are not only tasty but also healthy and nourishing, therefore they have been used in many dishes or sweets since ancient times. KUROMAME are regarded as auspicious, and they have become an indispensable part of food culture in Japan.

BOLO is a general term for baked confections. It is one of the traditional confections coming from European countries more than 400 years ago. The combination between KUROMAME black soybeans and BOLO confection is known as the traditional Kyoto confection, called KUROMAME BOLO. Enjoy the savory taste and light crunchy texture.

ISE GENROKU TACHIBANAYA is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto, founded in 1708 by Ise Genroku, the first generation of the family. For about 300 years since its establishment, they have been dedicated to the business of Kyoto WAGASHI Japanese confections, carefully preserving the traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. This KUROMAME BOLO is a popular Japanese confection that represents ISE GENROKU TACHIBANAYA. This Japanese confection is also suitable for the most prestigious Matcha tea ceremonies. Of course, you can enjoy it as a casual tea snack that you enjoy every day. We are proud to offer KUROMAME BOLO.

Enjoy our KUROMAME BOLO with Japanese green tea and feel the atmosphere of the ancient city of Kyoto.

No artificial additives