Where do you go when you want to have tea with friends or family?
Cafes that specialize in coffee are lovely, but how about visiting a tea shop?
Since having tea at “Tea Room aura” in Kurashiki, even I, who used to drink only coffee, have found a new option: going out for tea.
Tea Room aura serves carefully brewed cups of tea and fluffy chiffon cake. Its fruit parfaits, which you'll want to enjoy in any season, are also very popular. You can spend a relaxing moment in its peaceful setting.
Here, we introduce the charms of the tea shop Tea Room aura.
The information presented here was current when this article was published in September 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About Tea Room aura
Tea Room aura is a tea shop that opened in 2022 in a residential neighborhood in Hiroe, Kurashiki City.
Set in a machine-cut log cabin (a log cabin built from uniformly processed logs) with a garden, it has an atmosphere like stepping into a fairy-tale world.
The couple opened the shop after retiring, and take great care in selecting all the ingredients they use. You can enjoy tea carefully brewed one cup at a time by the owner, chiffon cake made with carefully selected ingredients, and sweets such as fruit parfaits.
Dogs are welcome on the terrace, so you can also relax there with your beloved pet.
Tea Room aura's menu
Tea and chiffon cake are the standout menu items, and the fruit parfait, available only on Saturdays and Sundays in a limited batch of 10, is also very popular.
We tried several recommended menu items.
Seasonal special! Peach fruit tea
The fruit in the “fruit tea” changes with the seasons.
When we visited in August 2025, peaches were in season, so we tried the peach fruit tea.
The first thing that surprised us when we tasted it was how sweet the peach was. It was as sweet as if it had been drizzled with syrup, and the glass contained a whole soft, perfectly ripe peach. There were also plenty of chunks of fruit at the bottom of the glass, making it fun to scoop them up with a spoon.
The aroma of the tea and the sweetness of the peach come together, letting you savor both flavors at once.
Owner's recommendation! Cream tea set
The “cream tea set” includes two kinds of chiffon cake and one kind of scone, along with a pot of the day's tea.
That day, the chiffon cakes were plain and pineapple, the scone was chocolate chip, and the tea was Uva, enough for two generous cups.
The chiffon cake is fluffy, yet its moist texture is especially memorable. It is made without baking powder or preservatives and uses homemade soy milk.
It has a gentle flavor and is not too sweet.
The scones are crisp and fluffy, and taste even better served with homemade jam and clotted cream.
Some people may think of scones as “dry,” but tasting these scones is sure to change that impression.
Chiffon cake and scones are also available to take home, making them a great gift.
A hugely popular menu item! aura parfait
A hugely popular item in every season is the “aura parfait,” available only on Saturdays and Sundays, with just 10 servings each day.
It's made with plenty of seasonal fruit, and the ingredients change throughout the year, including strawberries, grapes, peaches, and blueberries. When we visited, it was a blueberry and orange parfait.
The fruit is very sweet and pairs perfectly with the lightly sweetened cream and tea jelly. Finely cut pieces of chiffon cake are also added, making this a truly indulgent treat.
A mini parfait is also available, but even the regular size is light enough to finish with ease.
The fruit parfait is very popular and may sell out around lunchtime, so we recommend visiting in the morning.
Tea Room aura uses only carefully selected ingredients, and the owner's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the shop. We spoke with owner Ouchi Akiyoshi.
Tea Room aura details
| Name | Tea Room aura |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-15-44 Hiroe, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 090-2095-1454 |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and irregular days Updates are posted on Instagram |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted Seating reservations not accepted Please inquire about takeout reservations |
| Seating | 14 seats (4 counter seats, 8 table seats, 2 terrace seats) |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Families | Children and strollers welcome |
| Website | Tea Room aura |
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