COFFEE CULTURE
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Specialty Coffee
Japanese specialty coffee has its own accent — lighter roasts, meticulous pour-over technique, and a near-obsessive attention to detail.
Why So Light?
Japanese roasters tend to favor lighter roasts that preserve a bean's origin character — expect more acidity and fruit, less bitterness, than coffee you may be used to.
The Pour-Over Ritual
Filter coffee isn't an afterthought here — it's often the main event, brewed slowly and deliberately at a dedicated bar.