【ICHIJI】Bean to Bar Chocolate Specialty Shop in Ashiya City, Japan

ASHIYA
Bean to Bar Chocolate ASHIYA’s Bean to Bar Chocolate Specialty Shop

News

2024.09.21NEW: 9/21(Sat)Newly Opened!
9/23(Monday holiday) Thanks for 8th anniversary!
2024.09.12: 9/14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 16 (Monday holiday) 10:00-18:00
Pre-open fair held!

About Us

We want to deliver to you the true flavor and scent of cacao beans.
ICHIJI was born out of this desire.

When this desire took shape,
it became “Bean to Bar Chocolate”,
where the entire process of manufacturing chocolate
happens within the company’s workshop.

After purchasing the beans, all the sorting, roasting, grinding, blending,
and molding is done by hand.

Enjoy “Beans to Bar Chocolate”,
which we are sure will change your perception of what chocolate is.

Products

Quality beans are carefully selected from well-known production regions of cocoa beans.
You can choose from 12 types of chocolate, a combination of 4 countries of origin and 3 types of flavors
※We are continually pursuing the best quality. Currently we import from four countries: Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, and Ghana.

First of all, please choose the origin of the cacao beans.

4 countries of origin

HaitiFruity and sour,
with the rich flavor and sweetness of almonds

Cacao content
72%

Roasting temperature
110~140℃

Roasting time
40min.
Trinidad & TobagoWoody flavor like hinoki,
with the sourness and bitterness

Cacao content
75%

Roasting temperature
95~115℃

Roasting time
35min.
TanzaniaA rich aroma
and the like toast flavor

Cacao content
70%

Roasting temperature
100~120℃

Roasting time
30min.
GhanaThe fragrance of coconuts
and familiar to dark chocolate

Cacao content
78%

Roasting temperature
115~135℃

Roasting time
20min.

Next, please choose a flavor. (The difference in flavor is shown by the color of the box)

3 types of flavors

SMOOTHA deliciousness that matches
the type of cacao beans
CRUNCHYA crunchy texture created with
the addition of cacao nibs
BITTERA bitter flavor
with a cacao content of 85%

Gift Packages

We offer packages for gifts.
Your thoughts to that special someone will be wrapped in a Tosa Washi paper with an ocean wave design, tied with red and white cords.

※ Small boxes (beige / dark red / black) and paper bags are free

Process

“Bean to Bar Chocolate” is created from the entire process of cacao beans becoming chocolate.
We bring out the true flavor and fragrance of cacao beans and create each one carefully.

Step 1. Purchasing
ICHIJI chooses and selects the highest quality cacao beans
from all over the world.

Step 2. Sorting
The beans arrive in bags made of hemp,
and are manually sorted one by one by shape, size and condition.

Step 3. Roasting
The beans are roasted based on the origin and characteristics.

Step 4. Grinding
The roasted beans are crushed coarsely.

Step 5. Wind sorting
Wind power is used to separate the fruit (cacao nib)
from the seed coat.

Step 6. Manual sorting
Any remaining seed coat
will be removed carefully by hand.

Step 7. Pulverizing / mixing
The cacao nibs are ground into fine powder,
after which sugar is added.

Step 8. Temperature control
The chocolate is made so that it is glossy
and doesn’t melt easily.

Step 9. Molding
The chocolate is poured into a mold
and any air bubbles are removed.

Step 10. Sealing
The chocolate is removed from the mold,
vacuum-sealed and packed into boxes.

The entire process, along with all manufacturing
and management up to this point is done at our company’s own workshop.

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chocolate drink

chocoalte drink

hot chocolate¥680

inced chocolate drink¥720

coffee

specialty coffee

hot coffee¥500

iced coffee¥500

cafe latte

hot coffee¥600

iced coffee¥600

cafe mocha

hot coffee¥730

iced coffee¥770

cafe mocha hot coffee

soft serve ice cream

sweets

ICHIJI, Co. Ltd.

8-8 Kinmitsucho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo
(HANSHIN Ashiya Station North Exit)
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TEL.0797-69-6388
OPEN 10:00-18:00