Japanese convenience store giant 7-Eleven is releasing special chocolates perfect for the colder season. The new lineup features two varieties: “7-Premium Earl Grey Nama Choco Truffles” and “7-Premium Kaga Bo Hojicha Nama Choco Truffles.”
These truffles feature a dual-layer structure with a melting nama chocolate center wrapped in aromatic, tea-infused chocolate. They will be available in limited quantities at stores across Japan, rolling out sequentially starting Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The appeal lies in being able to easily enjoy an authentic, specialty-store-like taste at your local convenience store.
‘Earl Grey Nama Choco Truffles’ with the Refreshing Scent of Bergamot
First up is the “Earl Grey Nama Choco Truffles,” which offer a sophisticated, Western-style flavor.
Product Name: 7-Premium Earl Grey Nama Choco Truffles
Price: 348 JPY (375.84 JPY with tax)
Release Date: Rolling out from Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Sales Area: Across Japan (Limited quantity)
These truffles use tea leaves grown on select plantations in Sri Lanka. The leaves, scented with citrusy bergamot, are ground into a fine powder and lavishly blended into the outer chocolate coating.
With the first bite, the characteristic refreshing astringency of Earl Grey and the rich aroma of bergamot fill your mouth. It slowly melts together with the powerful cacao flavor of the nama chocolate center, creating a delightful harmony of taste.
‘Kaga Bo Hojicha Nama Choco Truffles’ with a Toasty, Japanese Flavor
Next is a Japanese-style chocolate featuring “hojicha” (roasted green tea), a traditional Japanese tea.
Product Name: 7-Premium Kaga Bo Hojicha Nama Choco Truffles
Price: 348 JPY (375.84 JPY with tax)
Release Date: Rolling out from Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Sales Area: Across Japan (Limited quantity)
This product uses “Kaga Bo Hojicha,” which is particularly known for its excellent aroma. This hojicha, made by roasting the stems of the tea plant, has a unique, toasty fragrance. Its powder is blended into the chocolate coating to create a distinctly Japanese flavor.
The moment you open the bag, the fragrant aroma of hojicha spreads out, intertwining exquisitely with the rich cacao flavor and leaving a deep, lasting impression. You can enjoy a new kind of Japanese chocolate experience where the umami and richness of the roasted tea leaves harmonize with the smoothness of the nama chocolate.
The Secret to the Smoothness: A Special Nama Chocolate Called ‘Mizuneri’
The “silky melt-in-your-mouth” texture, the greatest appeal of these truffles, is achieved with a special nama chocolate ingredient used in the center called “Mizuneri <Nama Chocolat>.”
Nama chocolate (commonly known as “nama choco”) is a type of ganache that contains over 10% moisture, giving it a much softer, meltier texture than regular chocolate. It’s an incredibly popular sweet in Japan, but its high moisture content makes quality control difficult, and it typically requires refrigeration.
However, “Mizuneri” utilizes a unique technology that controls the state of water within the chocolate, enabling long-term storage without refrigeration. This allows you to purely enjoy the powerful, nutty aroma of Venezuelan cacao beans and the smooth texture from fresh cream, without the use of liqueurs.
A Sustainable Chocolate for the Future
This product is more than just delicious. Based on the concept that “buying a product connects to the future,” a portion of the sales will be donated to Ghana, a cacao-producing country, through the certified NPO, ACE.
This initiative supports the “improvement of educational standards” and “increase in cacao production” in the region, creating a sustainable system where consumers can contribute to solving issues in cacao-producing areas simply by choosing this product.
For a moment of relaxation in your busy day or as a small treat for yourself, why not try these authentic-tasting truffles available at 7-Eleven? You can also enjoy choosing between the Western-style Earl Grey and the Japanese-style hojicha, depending on your mood.
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