Kagoshima's GELATERIA CUORE: Pastry chefs turn the bounty of Kirishima and other produce into gelato.

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First published in: BRUTUS No. 1009 "Really Delicious Ice Cream" (released June 3, 2024)

photo: Hiroki Isohata / text: Yoshimi Yamashita / edit: Mutsumi Hidaka

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GELATERIA CUORE

The bounty of Kagoshima, including Kirishima, is brought to you by our pastry chefs.

Pastry chef Hisateru Yamauchi's gelato, made with ingredients from Kagoshima, mainly Kirishima, is popular. The shop's signature espresso is specially extracted by Voila Coffee Kirishima Kokubu Main Branch, and has a rich aroma and a strong bitterness.

Kirishima Tea, a unique blend of Kirishima Nishiseicha's first-grade matcha and mill-ground sweet tea, is rich yet elegantly sweet with a clean aftertaste. The Salt Milk, made with Kinko Bay Nishiki Salt, is mellow yet has a pronounced salty flavor. The skillful use of fruits and nuts, as well as the quality of the caramel paste, are testament to the skill of a pastry chef.

Kagoshima GELATERIA CUORE gelato
Double drinks start at 464 yen. "Espresso" and "Kirishima Tea." Strawberry sorbet and "Salted Milk" made with "Kinko Bay Nishiki Salt."
Kagoshima GELATERIA CUORE exterior

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