Summer-Only 'Chocolate Shaved Ice' Made from House-Roasted Cacao: VANILLABEANS THE ROASTERY at Yokohama HAMMERHEAD Launches Rotating Menu of Three 'Glasspile' Flavors Featuring Berry, Lychee, and Pear
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Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS is launching a summer-limited shaved ice series called 'Glasspile,' featuring three rotating flavors—Berry, Lychee×Cacaopulp, and Pear—made with house-roasted cacao ice. Available from June to September 2026 at VANILLABEANS THE ROASTERY in Yokohama HAMMERHEAD, each flavor combines unique fruit pairings with rich chocolate for a premium dessert experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Where is Glasspile sold?
- A: At VANILLABEANS THE ROASTERY on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Hammerhead. The café offers a terrace with views of Minatomirai’s waterfront.
- Q: What is special about the cacao pulp product?
- A: Cacao pulp, the fruit surrounding the beans, has a fruity, refreshing acidity. Usually discarded, it’s used here as a mousse to reduce waste.
- Q: Tell me about VANILLABEANS' sustainability efforts.
- A: Through the 'Cacao Forest Project,' the company donates cacao seedlings to young farmers in Ecuador, using the harvested beans in its chocolate.