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This section brings together the most beloved and sought-after topics in Japanese Coffee culture under one roof. It covers a wide range of topics, such as the best places to experience coffee while in Tokyo, the intense coffee battles between Japanese Coffee giants, personal stories from my coffee trips around the world, hot questions regarding the rare Sumiyaki roasting technique, and common queries you might face during your day-to-day coffee brewing.

Introducing Hokkaido Blend K-Cup Pods

We are proud to announce that Hokkaido Blend Coffee is now available in K-Cup pods!Enjoy the same rich, balanced taste you love, now in convenient, quick-brewing K-Cup form.  Check it out!

Anticipation Builds: Sapporo Coffee Kan Gears Up for SCAJ (Specialty Coffee Association of Japan) Conference 2023

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...

Experiencing Coffee First-Hand in Italy - The Land of Espresso

“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...

How Water Affects the Taste of Coffee

You may be surprised to learn that water is one of the most important factors in how coffee tastes. This post will explore this critical element and give you some...

Behold: Balmuda's "The Brew" - Tokyo-based design powerhouse brings their coffee maker to the USA

The birth and growth of Balmuda Balmuda's Timeline Why Balmuda is a "Design and creativity powerhouse" rather than an appliance maker Design awards received by BALMUDA The genius behind the...

The 10 Coffee Shops In Japan

The 10 Coffee Shops In Japan Coffee Lovers Must Try If you are a coffee lover who loves to travel, you might be used to carry your own coffee pods...

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...

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...

The History of Coffee Culture in Japan

If there is one drink that is most popular next to water, that would most probably be coffee. Nowadays, drinking coffee may be enjoyed either with a book on hand...

Myth Busted? - Coffee Is Not Healthy Like Green Tea

Both tea and coffee have caffeine and antioxidants.  They help in weight loss and can make your mind calm yet, at the same time, attentive. Despite of these known health...

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...

Can Japan Grow Coffee? - Coffee Quiz

Good quality coffee is best grown on mountainsides or at high altitudes near the Equator, where daytime and nighttime temperatures alternate. Most coffee beans are produced along what is known...

Top 10 Most Exotic Premium Coffees

Kenya AA Bourbon Pacamara Tokunoshima Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Toarco Toraja Kopi Luwak Sumiyaki Panama Gesha Jamaica Blue Mountain Many people want their coffee to taste the same every day, but amongst...

About Sapporo Coffee Kan - The Roaster

"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...

Everything You Need to Know about Different Types of Coffee - List of every type of coffee in the universe (maybe)

Distinguishing between different types of coffee is not an easy task! There are so many different ways to categorize coffee so it really just depends on what you are asking exactly. ...

5 delicious Japanese food recipes you can make with coffee

A few days ago, I wrote about Japanese foods that pair well with coffee. Then an idea came to my mind, what if we go one step further and put...

Everything you need to know about Caffeine and Coffee

There is a lot of misinformation and myths regarding caffeine out there so today I am going to tackle the subject and answer the most common questions you might have...

How Harvesting and Processing Technology Affects the Taste of Coffee

There are so many variables that affect the taste of coffee that I could be writing all day long! However, it all starts in one place: the coffee farm.In past...

12 Unique Japanese Coffee Arrangement Recipes

I love the autumn season. And I believe many of my coffee-loving friends love this season too. What better time of the year to sip on a delicious cup of...

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.

10 Trendy Coffee Cocktail Recipes You will Love

Sure, a shot of espresso before your 7 a.m. meeting is great, and many of us cannot get through an 8-hour shift without multiple cups of coffee to keep us...

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...

Anko & Coffee – AnCoffee?

Anko Coffee, have you heard of it? The name of this drink is as interesting as the combination of ingredients it is made of. It is made by mixing ‘Anko'...

How to Make Japanese Coffee Jelly

How to Make Japanese Coffee Jelly – a classic bittersweet delicacy that you can make using your favorite coffeeOne of the things many people dearly miss about Japan when living...

Coffee Flavor Terminology - Everything You Need to Know

No coffee knowledge is complete without appropriate jargon and a little know-how about fun facts from the world of coffee. So, today I am going to talk to you about...

How to Brew Tasty Japanese Coffee and Japanese Tea

How to Brew Tasty Japanese Coffee and Japanese Tea - Video - By Kei Nishida  I was lucky to be able to host a live session on Japan Fair 2021...

Moccamaster™ Coffee Maker - Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks to make your coffee to taste better using Moccamaster™ Coffee Maker  The Moccamaster Coffee Maker is said to be one of the best coffee makers available by...