Japanese Coffee Blog

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

Kalita’s ‘Made in Japan’ series: Products that celebrate the local craftsmanship from all over Japan One of the most commendable business practices a company can follow is to uphold the...

Hario and Kalita are two of the biggest names in the specialty coffee industry today. They are both Japanese companies making products related to specialty coffee brewing, such as pour-over...

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...

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...

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...

Vending machines are ubiquitous in Japan. For a long time now, not only drinks and food have been offered here, but also all kinds of curiosities that you can really...

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

How to Make Coffee Shochu (コーヒー焼酎): A unique coffee-infused Japanese spirit beverage that you can easily make at home The title of this article might have made you wonder, "Coffee...

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...

At the heart of Starbucks are people. Yes, some of our readers might be raising an eyebrow, questioning, “Wait, but Starbucks is all about coffee, right?” While Starbucks indeed is...

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...

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...

UCC’s Charcoal Roasted Coffee – The perfect blend of heritage, exceptional flavor, and a unique roasting technique  UCC – What makes this company a core contributor to Japan’s coffee scene?...

Some people asked me why I am writing about Starbucks. I understand that some people disregard Starbucks as high-end coffee.  I will be honest with you; I like Starbucks. I...

Jimoto Frappuccino mentioned in this article is no longer served in Starbucks Japan as of Aug 3 2021. In our last article about the Starbucks Japan regional landmark stores, we...

Starbucks Japan Regional Landmark Stores – experience the local architecture, design, and community spirit The three most popular Regional Landmark Starbucks Store in Japan Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya Store Kagoshima...

HARIO V60 – How Hario V60 became the icon of specialty pour over coffee Hario: The Japanese Glassware Company that brought the V60 to the world The V60 journey -...

How to Make Otemae Coffee – Making Coffee with Japanese Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) お点前珈琲 One of the best things about the art of making coffee is that it is not...

Sabouru (さぼうる) Ihatoubo (いーはとーぼ) Pronto Café Après-Midi (カフェ・アプレミディ) Café Les Jeux Au Grenier (カフェ レ ジュ グルニエ) We can all agree that a lot is known about the Japanese tea...

Hario Grinders A beginner’s guide to choose the right Hario grinder (Comparison of features and Grind adjustment settings) Why a grinder in the first place? – The importance of having...

Overview of Hario Mugen V60 dripper Comparing Hario Mugen Dripper to other common drippers Single Pour Vs. Multiple Pours Why choose Hario Mugen? Basic Method for brewing the perfect cup...

The traditional kissaten (喫茶店) is imbibed with a Japanese interior and traditionally a tearoom that serves coffee. Nowadays, kissaten also serves breakfast, luncheon, coffee, sandwiches, and light meals. Coffee back then...

『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...

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...