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There are 4 spiced chai flavours to choose from, and part of the pleasure is smelling them when you order to find one that suits you. One reviewer noted the mint aroma in a Japanese black tea-based chai; another enjoyed “ここから、再出発”, made with an oolong tea base and spices such as pepper. With a range of different flavours, chai is worth considering when you fancy something a little different from your usual milk tea.

For a cheesecake pairing, try the spices served alongside it a little at a time—a particularly Talk with way to enjoy the dessert. One diner sampled 8 kinds of spice, while another found the texture reminiscent of pudding. Order it with chai and you can take your time over both.

The seating is shared with the neighbouring sandwich shop, so you can stop in for chai and cake or pair your drink with a sandwich for lunch. Talk with opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 to 17:00. It is an option to keep in mind when you’re looking for a café in Kitakagaya where choosing your chai is part of the experience.