February 13, 2023

Was canned coffee invented in Japan?

Canned and ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee products, including cold brew and milk-based beverages, have been popular in many countries for some time now.  However, it’s been...

January 12, 2023

What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the...

November 29, 2022

What makes coffee production in Okinawa unique?

According to the International Coffee Organisation, Japan is the third-largest consumer of coffee in the world, after the European Union and the US. In 2020/21,...

September 15, 2021

Exploring Japanese coffee shop culture

The Japanese coffee market is huge and sophisticated. It is one of the foremost coffee consuming countries in the world and is renowned for its...