Melting Pot Harapecolab Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; hereinafter Harapecolab), known for its "Art na Food de Asobu" (Playing with Art Food) concept, is introducing the "誕生石のタルト〜7月ルビー〜" (Birthstone Tart: July Ruby) — an ice tart inspired by ruby, the birthstone of July. Each gemstone-shaped amber candy (kohakuto) is cut by hand by artisans, giving each piece a brilliance reminiscent of a real precious stone. The product will go on sale in limited quantities starting June 25, 2026 at noon via the Harapecolab official online store.
Harapecolab Official Online Store: https://harapecolab.com/products/%E8%AA%95%E7%94%9F%E7%9F%B3%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88-7%E6%9C%88%E3%83%AB%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC
A Tart That Shines Like a Real Gemstone
The "誕生石のタルト" (Birthstone Tart) series features forms carved one by one by artisans, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. The July edition is inspired by the dignified crimson of ruby, July's birthstone. In the bright summer season, this special tart — as vivid as a ruby in full bloom — offers a moment of pure delight. The freshly cut kohakuto glows like a real precious stone, earning it the nickname "edible birthstone sweets."
Comes with a Card Featuring Ruby's Stone Meanings
Each tart is delivered with a card featuring a beautiful photo of the tart and the stone meanings of ruby. The product has been popular as a birthday gift for someone special, or as a personal treat. Ruby's stone meanings are: passion, courage, love, benevolence, dignity, and charisma. Known as the "queen of gemstones," ruby has been cherished by royalty and nobility since ancient times. Its vivid brilliance symbolizes passion and the power of love, and is said to bring strength and radiance to those who possess it.
Crafted with Carefully Selected Ingredients
Harapecolab has put as much care into the flavor as the appearance. The tart base uses the popular "宝石のカッサータ" (Jewel Cassata) cream — a blend of fresh cream and ricotta cheese generously mixed with nuts and chocolate. The vividly gem-cut ruby pieces are expressed in raspberry and peach-coconut flavors, while the matrix rock is rendered in muscat and caramel flavors. The freshly cut kohakuto delivers a distinctive jiggly, soft texture unique to this confection.
Product Details
Product Name: 誕生石のタルト〜7月ルビー〜 (Birthstone Tart: July Ruby)
Price: ¥6,480 (tax included)
Weight: 370g
Size: Size 4 tart — diameter 122mm (bottom 115mm) × height 18mm + kohakuto approximately 3cm high
Container: Cake tray with dome lid — 155mmφ × 76mmH
Shipping box size: 275mm × 175mm × 95mmH (external dimensions)
Best before: Delivered with at least 1 month remaining (frozen; store at −18°C or below)
Ingredients: Sugar (domestic), tart shell (wheat flour, margarine, sugars [sugar, glucose-fructose syrup], egg, almond, whey protein, salt), food product mainly from dairy (raw milk, whey, cream), cream, white chocolate, lemon peel, cashew nuts, bitter chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, black currant, agar, muscat liqueur, raspberry liqueur, strawberry purée, peach liqueur, coconut liqueur / trehalose, stabilizers (modified starch, pectin, carrageenan), emulsifier, leavening agent, coloring agents (anthocyanin, gardenia yellow, beet red, gold leaf), acidulant, flavoring (contains dairy, wheat, egg, soy, cashew nut, almond, orange, and peach)
How to Purchase
Online only
Sales start: June 25, 2026 at noon (limited quantity)
Shipping: nationwide, shipping fees apply separately
Also Launching Same Day: July Ruby Kohakuto "こうぶつヲカシ"
On the same day, the monthly limited-edition birthstone kohakuto series "こうぶつヲカシ" (Kobutsu Wokashi) is also releasing the July Ruby edition. The colors include blue (mint flavor), light blue (cider flavor), yellow (lemon flavor), green (La France pear flavor), deep red (cassis flavor), purple (blueberry flavor), and black (black sesame flavor). Along with the raspberry-flavored ruby as the centerpiece, the assortment offers plenty of variety to enjoy. The delicate gradations and sculptural beauty created by artisan handcraft are paired with the unique kohakuto texture — crisp on the outside and soft and melting on the inside. A perfect birthday gift, a self-reward for your birth month, or a celebratory sweet for a new baby or anniversary.
