UCC Drip Pod 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' Vol. 12: Set of Two YO KAN KA with 'Summer Blend 2026' & 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice'

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; Capital: 100 million yen; President: Hiroshi Shibaya; hereinafter UCC) will begin accepting pre-orders for the 12th installment of the 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' set, which allows you to experience the terroir of coffee from the capsule drip coffee system 'Drip Pod' that delivers 'a straight cup crafted from the farm,' starting Wednesday, June 3rd, exclusively on the Drip Pod official online store, limited to 150 sets.

This set is the first in the 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' series to incorporate yokan (sweet bean jelly). The selected coffees are 'Summer Blend 2026,' made with specialty coffee, and the highly popular 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice,' which went on sale in April. By pairing them with 'YO KAN KA,' a yokan created by a pastry chef with a unique interpretation, we offer two types of marriage experiences that allow you to fully enjoy the lingering aroma of iced coffee, just as you would with hot coffee. Please enjoy the special taste of this summer, along with the original 'YO KAN KA' that can only be tasted in this set.

<About this 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' set>

The 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' set, an exclusive project of the Drip Pod official online store that has been offering various marriage experiences since June 2022, reaches its 12th edition this time.

This summer-exclusive set allows you to enjoy two types of marriages. We have originally developed a yokan 'YO KAN KA' that enhances the aroma and aftertaste of each of the two Drip Pod iced coffees. Enjoy a marriage unique to this season, where the aroma of iced coffee lingers long and pleasantly. For 'Summer Blend 2026,' we paired a yokan with the richness of coconut and the refreshing taste of pineapple. For 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice,' we paired a yokan with the depth of brown sugar, the aroma of walnuts, and the vibrant fruitiness of passion fruit. Enjoy a special coffee marriage experience for summer only, where the aroma of cold coffee unfolds more richly with each bite of yokan.

*Coffee marriage: Selecting food that goes well with coffee and combining them to enhance the original flavor of the coffee and the deliciousness of the paired food.

<About the Coffee Marriages>

(1) Summer Blend 2026 × Coconut & Pineapple YO KAN KA

'Summer Blend 2026' is an iced coffee with a bright, refreshing aroma reminiscent of lemon, lime, and mint. Pairing it with 'Coconut & Pineapple YO KAN KA' combines the soft richness of coconut with the juicy, bright fruitiness of pineapple, making the refreshing aroma even more vibrant. This is a summery marriage that spreads a bright aftertaste reminiscent of tropical fruits within the cool drinking experience.

(2) Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice × Brown Sugar Walnut & Passion Fruit YO KAN KA

'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice' is an iced coffee with a bright, clean sweetness reminiscent of sweet oranges and cherries. Pairing it with 'Brown Sugar Walnut & Passion Fruit YO KAN KA' combines the depth of brown sugar, the aroma of walnuts, and the vibrant fruitiness of passion fruit, making the gentle sweetness more impressive and spreading richly to the aftertaste.

<About the Set Items>

1) Set Item: Drip Pod Exclusive Specialty Capsule 'Summer Blend 2026'

A limited-edition blend inspired by the refreshing early summer with the scent of fresh greenery. It has a light, clean taste with a refreshing aroma reminiscent of lemon and mint. The blend uses three specialty coffees: 'Colombia Lupata Estate,' 'Kenya AA Kiandumiru,' and 'Rwanda Fuye Mountain.' The sharp freshness of Kenya is central, the rich fruitiness of Rwanda adds roundness to the palate, and Colombia provides a clean finish.

2) Set Item: Drip Pod Exclusive Capsule 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice'

A fruity iced coffee with a clean, light drinking experience like iced tea, featuring a fruity aroma reminiscent of fruit and a gentle sweetness.

News release regarding the launch of 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice' issued on April 27, 2026: https://www.ucc.co.jp/company/news/2026/rel260427b.html

3) Set Item: 'YO KAN KA'

A yokan created by a pastry chef with a background in French confectionery, using a unique interpretation without strictly adhering to traditional yokan-making techniques. It is characterized by a new flavor created by following the rules of using bean paste and agar, using seasonal ingredients, and incorporating Western confectionery concepts.

○ Coconut & Pineapple YO KAN KA

A yokan made by simmering coconut milk and white bean paste, with coconut flakes mixed in just before it finishes cooking for a rich coconut texture. It includes pineapple compoted with white wine and lemon juice for a refreshing taste, offering the richness of coconut and the refreshing flavor of pineapple.

○ Brown Sugar Walnut & Passion Fruit YO KAN KA

A yokan combining roasted walnuts and dried passion fruit with a brown sugar-based bean paste. It offers a delightful texture with the deep sweetness of brown sugar, the aroma of walnuts, and the acidity of passion fruit.

4) Details of the Set Items

Product Name

Traveling Coffee Marriage ~Two Types of Yokan "YO KAN KA" Made by a Pastry Chef~

Set Contents

UCC DRIP POD 'Summer Blend 2026' x 1 box (12 capsules/box)

UCC DRIP POD 'Pride of the Taster Fruity Ice' x 1 box (12 capsules/box)

Yokan 'Coconut & Pineapple YO KAN KA' x 2 pieces (Content: approx. 45g/piece)

Yokan 'Brown Sugar Walnut & Passion Fruit YO KAN KA' x 2 pieces (Content: approx. 45g/piece)

Pre-order Start Date / Scheduled Shipping Date

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM / Scheduled to ship from Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Sales Outlet

Exclusive sale on the Drip Pod official online store

https://drip-pod.jp/Form/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?shop=0&pid=S260603-1

Quantity

150 sets (sale ends on a first-come, first-served basis)

Price

4,980 yen (tax included)

*Shipping is free for orders placed during the pre-order period.

*General sale will begin on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

*Shipping fee for general sale is 580 yen (tax included), free for purchases of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).

<About the 'Traveling Coffee Marriage' Set>

UCC provides coffee beans, crafted with consistent dedication from the farm to the production method, through the 'Drip Pod' system that replicates professional hand-drip coffee.