Saza Coffee Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture) will participate in the regular "Choco Mint Festival" at ecute Omiya (JR Omiya Station Ekina-ka), held from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Monday, July 20, 2026. We will be offering two types of "Choco Mint Pan" for a limited time exclusively at the ecute Omiya store. We are particular about bread, chocolate, and mint, and their compatibility with coffee. Saza Coffee has its own brand, "Saza Pan," which supplies bread, cakes, and other items to 16 Saza Coffee stores in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Saza Coffee President Taro Suzuki has a commitment to food, stating, "Salt or sugar, if added, it's an additive, but we are particular about what we add." This time, bread made with domestic Tokachi wheat, chocolate, and mint has been created. President Taro Suzuki commented, "Both the melon bread and the koppe pan have a strong mint flavor and are a perfect match with chocolate." ■ Choco Mint Melon Pan: 450 yen (tax included) ■ Choco Mint Koppe Pan: 450 yen (tax included) This event marks the third year of this popular summer event, where choco mint products will be gathered within the ecute Omiya building. Saza Coffee is participating for the first time this year, developing choco mint bread that pursues compatibility with coffee, an idea unique to a coffee specialty store. The taste, a blend of refreshing mint aroma and the sweetness of chocolate, is also perfect for pairing with Saza Coffee's proud specialty coffee and the authentic deep-roasted Shogun Coffee. Product Details ■ Choco Mint Melon Pan Price: 450 yen (tax included) This melon pan features a chewy and rich bread dough made with Tokachi wheat from Hokkaido, combined with a crispy cookie dough. Chocolate and mint are kneaded into the dough, and with the first bite, a refreshing mint aroma spreads, leaving a pleasant coolness as a lingering aftertaste. The refreshing sensation of mint enhances the aroma of coffee, allowing you to en