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As of now, a lot of our articles have focused on stores or individuals located (or originating) from the Fukuoka prefecture. We have talked about champions, like Hidenori Izaki who...

Coffee is almost like wine; each variety has its own typical character. Many factors ensure a unique result in your cup, all the way from the coffee plant to the...

The coffee industry in Japan has never flourished as much as in the past few decades. A lot of that progress came from the local shops and roasteries that, along...

There are several brands that no matter where you are in the world, there is a good chance you will encounter them. This could be something like Starbucks for the...

Tokyo can sometimes make us feel a bit lonely, especially when it starts to get cold outside. That’s when we crave familiar faces and a warm, cozy place that welcomes...

Specialty Coffee Association of Japan and World Coffee Competitions Japan has often been characterized as a tea country, and for good reason. However, it is also a country that has...

Confession time: I'm a bit of a gathering enthusiast. You know, those moments when people gather to celebrate life - the beats of a music festival, the sandy shenanigans of...

“Coffee is balm to the heart and spirit.” Guiseppe Verdi, the greatest Italian opera composer of the 19th century So a few weeks ago, I found myself longing for a...

Costa Coffee. Does it sound familiar? Many of us might recognize it from its welcoming red cups or a trip to Europe; after all, it is the second-largest coffee chain...

Have you ever secretly wished your coffee to be more artistic and colorful than usual? If you have (believe me, I have), then I know the perfect spot in Tokyo...

One of the most common questions from my coffee-loving friends is, "What are some of the best Japanese coffee brands I should try out?" Some of them have heard about...

Introduction Across the span of the past few centuries, coffee beans reached all corners of the world. In every place it went, people poured a drop of their own philosophy...

It might seem strange to talk about seasonality when it comes to coffee. Usually, the focus is not on seasonality but rather on a quality that is as constant as...

Commodity Vs Premium Coffee - What's The Difference and Which One Should You be Drinking Have you ever wondered why coffee tastes so different based on where you get it...

With so many types of coffee beans in the world today, it might seem intimidating to start knowing about different types of coffee beans, but it does not have to...

The “hot air roasting” and “direct fire roasting” have been the two predominant types of roasting in the world of coffee but an exciting, third type of coffee roasting has...

You would probably be more inclined to associate the country of Japan with tea rather than with coffee, but the Japanese are, in fact, avid coffee drinkers. The country is...

Different factors like the origin of the coffee beans, the farming practices followed and the roasting techniques applied, play a major role in the final aroma and flavor you have...

The majority of individuals start their day with only a cup of coffee. People are unable to survive without it. It boosts their energy levels and keeps them alert throughout...

Kenya AA Bourbon Pacamara Tokunoshima Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Toarco Toraja Kopi Luwak Sumiyaki Panama Gesha Jamaica Blue Mountain There are loads of people who want their coffee to taste the same...

Much like the other roles, yours is a very important one too because by purchasing premium coffee you help towards a more sustainable coffee industry.  It’s only fair when you...

"Hokkaido" – Japan's northernmost prefecture known for its abundance of nature, beautiful water bodies, fresh air, mountain ranges, and active volcanoes. Throughout the year, the humidity is low and the...

Coffee’s popularity spans the entire planet. There are coffee lovers and evidence of the high demand for this favorite beverage no matter where you go. And if you ask in...

Japan is known to boast a strong coffee culture. Of course, coffee in itself represents Western influence in the country, but it has also already entrenched itself in Japanese society...

Blue Bottle coffee vs. Sapporo Coffee Kan – Two leaders of the third-wave coffee culture A few days ago, I wrote about Starbucks vs. Sapporo Coffee Kan. Since then, another name...

Nowadays, finding enough information to determine the correct grind for different brewing methods is no longer a problem, but choosing the right coffee roast profile can often be confusing. What...

Today, we are going to take a look at two coffee companies that are both very dear to my heart: Starbucks and Sapporo Coffee Kan. Looking at the title, 'Starbucks...