7-Eleven is releasing a new parfait ice cream that recreates a popular menu item from “nana’s green tea,” a leading brand of Japanese-style cafes.
nana’s green tea is a highly popular Japanese brand celebrating its 25th anniversary. Now, it is finally making its much-anticipated debut in Japanese convenience stores (konbini).
Through a joint development with the long-established food manufacturer “Imuraya,” the “nana’s green tea Matcha Parfait” was born. It will be gradually released at 7-Eleven stores across Japan starting Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Japanese convenience stores are world-renowned for releasing high-quality new sweets almost every week. This new release is already gathering massive attention.
A Gathering of Japanese Sweets Giants! The First Collaboration by 7-Eleven, Imuraya, and nana’s green tea
This new product is an ice cream created by combining the expertise of three companies with overwhelming popularity in their respective fields: 7-Eleven, Imuraya, and nana’s green tea.
For nana’s green tea, this is the first time in the brand’s history that they are releasing a product in convenience stores. Because of this, it has caused a huge stir among fans in Japan.
This collaboration began with nana’s green tea’s philosophy of cherishing Japanese food culture. This was combined with the advanced techniques of Imuraya (specifically, their technology for cooking red bean paste and mochi), a company that has been making traditional Japanese sweets and ice cream for many years.
Furthermore, the high product development capabilities and massive sales network of Japan’s 7-Eleven were added to the mix. As a result, a packaged product was completed that allows you to enjoy the high-quality taste of a cafe right in your own home or hotel.
During development, the balance of each ingredient was adjusted to the absolute limit. It is designed to maximize the appeal of traditional Japanese ingredients.
An Astounding 6-Layer Structure! The Composition of an Extremely Luxurious Parfait Ice Cream
The greatest appeal of the “nana’s green tea Matcha Parfait” lies in its complex and meticulous 6-layer structure. You can enjoy a different flavor every time you insert your spoon.
The taste of the cafe’s signature menu item, the “Matcha Shiratama Parfait,” has been perfectly recreated in ice cream form. With every bite, different textures and flavors unfold, allowing you to enjoy it to the very last bite without getting bored.
1. Rich Matcha Syrup
At the very top sits a “Matcha Syrup” (a rich, thick matcha sauce) made with a special matcha blend specifically for this ice cream. The bitterness is intentionally made stronger than the base ice cream underneath. This tightens the overall flavor and highlights the authentic presence of the matcha.
2. Whipped-Style Ice Cream
Softening the bitterness of the matcha is a whipped-style ice cream with a light and fluffy texture. This creamy layer further enhances the depth of the matcha syrup, creating an exquisite flavor contrast.
3. Chewy Mochi
This is the mochi (a traditional Japanese food made from glutinous rice) layer. Thanks to Imuraya’s outstanding manufacturing techniques, it maintains a surprisingly soft and chewy texture even when frozen. It beautifully recreates the texture of “shiratama” (small, round mochi dumplings), which are essential to Japanese parfaits, right inside the ice cream.
4. Chunky Red Bean Paste with Sweetened Beans
This is the tsubuan (sweet red bean paste: a traditional Japanese paste made by boiling adzuki beans with sugar) layer, cooked using Imuraya’s proprietary technology. Furthermore, amanatto (sweet beans coated in sugar) is mixed in. The texture of the adzuki bean grains and their rich flavor elevate the perfection of this dessert as a traditional Japanese sweet.
5. Premium Matcha Ice Cream
This is the star of the show: the matcha ice cream layer. It generously uses nana’s green tea’s original blended matcha. The natural sweetness and rich aroma of the matcha will spread throughout your mouth and tickle your nose.
6. Fragrant Cookie Crunch
At the bottom layer, there is a bed of cookie crunch. Amidst the smooth ice cream and chewy mochi ingredients, the crispy texture serves as a great accent. It keeps the eating experience enjoyable down to the very last bite.
An Obsession with Matcha: 2 Types of Original Blends
Under the supervision of nana’s green tea, the matcha used in this product is packed with extraordinary dedication.
Surprisingly, this ice cream uses two completely different types of matcha for the “matcha ice cream” and the “matcha syrup.” For the matcha ice cream, they adopted a blend that best brings out the umami and aroma of matcha. On the other hand, a different blend that imparts a deep, bittersweet taste is used for the matcha syrup.
Because of this, even when all the layers are eaten together, the matcha flavor never disappears, achieving a complex and rich deliciousness.
Over its 25-year history, nana’s green tea has maintained a philosophy of using more than 10 different types of matcha depending on the product. The pride of the brand is condensed into this small cup.
The Techniques for “Mochi” and “Anko” Supported by Long-Established Imuraya
The reason the mochi doesn’t harden in the ice cream and the red bean paste doesn’t lose its flavor is all thanks to Imuraya’s technology. Imuraya is a long-established Japanese food manufacturer founded in 1896.
Their manufacturing techniques for cooking their own “anko” (red bean paste) and making “mochi” that stays soft even when frozen are among the best in Japan.
It achieves an exquisite balance that does not interfere with the delicate flavor of the matcha while still strongly asserting its individuality as a traditional Japanese ingredient. This is true craftsmanship that only Imuraya can provide.
Product Information for the nana’s green tea Matcha Parfait
The details of this authentic parfait ice cream, perfect for a little daily luxury, are as follows:
- Product Name: nana’s green tea Matcha Parfait
- Price: 388 JPY (approx. $2.50 USD) excluding tax
- Release Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Sales Locations: 7-Eleven stores across Japan
- Manufacturing & Development: Jointly developed by 7-Eleven, Imuraya, and nana’s green tea *Note: May not be available at some stores in Japan.
The Global Appeal of nana’s green tea
nana’s green tea was born in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, in 2001. Its concept is a “New Form of Japan.” As a cafe themed around matcha and Japanese tea, it is one of the largest brands of its kind not only in Japan but worldwide.
The interiors of their cafes are designed with the image of a “modern tea room.” They adopt different designs for each store, creating spaces that blend Japanese tradition with modern style.
They also never compromise on the quality of their ingredients. The matcha is carefully selected by experts at long-established tea wholesalers in Uji, Kyoto. The rice used is organic rice grown in Japan.
Packed with the pride of such a brand, this new ice cream will surprise even non-matcha fans with its high quality.
It is the most anticipated product of this spring, fusing traditional Japanese flavors with innovative food technology. When you visit Japan and stop by a 7-Eleven (konbini), be sure to check the ice cream section first!
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