Japanese Coffee Profession
This Blog is a collection of articles related to Japanese Coffee and Charcoal Roasted Sumiyaki coffee, unique roasting only found in Japan. Coffee culture in Japan has evolved as isolated from around the world and has much uniqueness not found in the rest of the world.
Introducing the New Hokkaido Blend Single-Serve Pour-Over Package
Discover the charm of Hokkaido Blend, a unique Japanese coffee experience. Fresh, charcoal-roasted, and packed in a new, eye-catching design. Indulge in the taste of Japan with our top-selling Single-Serve...
JAS Certification - What is it?
JAS Certification - HOW CAN IT ASSURE AN ORGANIC PRODUCT The Japanese started to be conscious of their food. When men started to be conscious about anything they ingested in...
Cup Tasting (also known as Cupping) and Japan Cup Tasters Championship
You know that favorite brand of coffee or roastery blend you probably have that you absolutely love? You know exactly which one I am talking about if you have one....
The Latest Japanese Coffee Trends
Innovation. That’s the first word that comes to mind when talking about Japan and the way they approach business practices. But it goes beyond that. The Japanese have a way...
Specialty Coffee Association of Japan - Who Are They?
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...
Yoshikazu Iwase - World Barista Champion from Japan
There are quite a few Baristas all over the world who have performed in National and World Class Championships and many of them have impacted the coffee world with their...
Miki Suzuki – First Female Woman World Barista Champion from Japan
Introduction Hundreds of exceptional Baristas have emerged from national competitions all over the world. And each year, a different batch of ambitious champions, comes together, to compete in the World...
Why Japanese Iced Coffee is so popular
Japanese iced coffee has won the hearts of many baristas and coffee industry professionals around the world because it’s quick to make, it’s super refreshing and it has a...
Japanese Green Tea vs. Japanese Coffee
Both beverages are drinks of choice during breakfast and can inspire the youth to learn how to craft these and continue the tradition masterfully. At the same time, tea and...
Japan Brewers Championship – All You Need to Know
Introduction Strange as it may sound, there are thousands of coffee-related events held all over the globe each year. Sure, most of them are merchant conferences and auctions for special...
What is So Special About Sumiyaki Charcoal Roasting?
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...
What is Single-Serve Pour-Over Disposable Filter Bag (Cup-On)?
First of all, we made this short video of what Single-Serve Pour-Over is. A Picture (video?) is worth a thousand words!. View video in different languages: Spanish French German Italian Chinese What is Single-Serve Pour Over...
Why We Don't Vacuum-seal Our Coffee
Would vacuum-sealed packs be the best to store your coffee beans? You spend too much on its quality. You do not want it to go wrong right away, right? You...
Japan Latte Art Championship - What is it?
For the past few centuries since coffee was first introduced, an outstanding number of techniques have been invented to push the loved beverage forward. Everything, from unique machinery to extensive...
Hidenori Izaki – First Japanese World Barista Champion
Introduction No matter where you are from, what your profession is and how old you may be, if you love coffee this is the Championship you absolutely MUST watch at...
Japan Barista Championship – Everything You Need to Know
Introduction People have been competing in all kinds of ways and for many different prizes since the beginning of our species. Whether in the form of a game, like football...
What is Japan Coffee Fair Trade Conference (AJCFT)
Have you ever found yourself wandering through the market looking for certain stickers or stamps that assure you that the products you will buy have passed a certain quality and...
Blue Bottle coffee vs. Sapporo Coffee Kan
Discover the differences between Blue Bottle Coffee and Sapporo Coffee Kan, and find out which one is right for you on your next trip to Japan.
Starbucks Vs. Sapporo Coffee Kan
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...
HARIO Nel Drip - Everything You Need to Know
『HARIO』- A must-have device for making your first Nel drip coffee What is “Nel Drip Coffee”? Features of Nel Filter Things to consider when buying What it is like to...
Coffee Science - 12 Scientific Tips for Brewing Coffee To Taste Better
The no more protracted debate that coffee has been a staple drink. It is not just in the morning for most of us, and many of us would stay curious...
About Our Premium Decaf Coffee
Our Premium Decaf Coffee – The Unique Decaffeination Process that makes it stand apart from the rest Decaf Coffee is gaining momentum The fascinating world of coffee keeps on evolving...
Coffee Associations in Japan: AJCRA, JCQA, AJCA, and SCAJ
Two of the well-known coffee organizations in Japan are the All Japan Coffee Roasters Association or AJCRA for brevity, and Japan Coffee Quality Authority or JCQA. Not much are known...