Guide: Yuma Kawano (CEO of LIGHT UP COFFEE)
Yuma Kawano says, "By learning about each roaster's flavor-making policy and concept, as well as the characteristics of each country's coffee culture, you'll be able to find a flavor that suits your taste."
"For example, Australia has a strong café culture, and I feel like there are many shops that roast coffee beans to create a gentle flavor that suits your daily life. On the other hand, Northern Europe has a history of light roasting, so I get the impression that there are relatively more roasters that handle beans with delicate flavors." Furthermore, learning about the relationship between geography and bean distribution deepens your interest even more.
"If you go south from Europe, you'll end up in Africa. Because of this proximity, roasters and producers tend to build good relationships, and there are many opportunities to purchase delicious African beans."
Checking out the original goods is also fun. "In addition to mugs, tote bags, and T-shirts, there is also a website that stocks a wide variety of equipment with the store's logo. Fragile items are also packaged properly so you can rest assured when they arrive."
Additionally, in Western shops where Christmas sales are popular, holiday season products are also a good target. "For example, Tim Wendelboe traditionally sells unique fruity beans called 'Christmas Edition.'"
When using this service, you may be concerned about shipping costs. Many sites only determine shipping costs after you select a product and proceed to the payment screen, so be sure to check the total amount before purchasing. After payment, it is essential to check and keep the purchase confirmation email and shipping completion email. Also, overseas beans tend to be larger in volume than those in Japan, starting at 250g per pack, so it is recommended to buy together with several coffee enthusiasts as shipping costs will be cheaper.
Momos Coffee
Momos Coffee / 2019 World Barista Champion Chung Ju-yung is on staff. They handle beans from 130 producers in about 16 countries, and sell about five blends and seven single origins online. A special gift set of two blends is delivered in modern wrapping. en.momos.co.kr
Market Lane Coffee
Market Lane Coffee offers 7-8 varieties of beans packaged in paper bags starting from 20 AUD for 250g, as well as limited edition canned coffee starting from 35 AUD for 100g, available online. The two-pack set is a great deal. "All the beans have a soft sweetness, clarity and fruitiness, making them the perfect coffee for everyday use for people in Melbourne," says Kawano. marketlane.com.au
MAME
Not only are they offering reasonably priced beans starting from 20 Swiss francs for 250g of mame, but they also have rare competition lots selected by the two owners, who have a proven track record in various competitions. The simple yet luxurious can packaging will lift your spirits when you open it. They also sell drippers with the "MAME" logo. mame.coffee
Coffee Collective
Coffee Collective is a popular shop with nine stores in Denmark that is committed to direct trade. In addition to being able to purchase single origin coffees from a variety of regions through its online store, the shop also offers a subscription service that allows customers to choose the frequency of their coffee, such as once every two weeks or once every four weeks. The "Secret Box" sold every December is a popular item that contains four types of beans with the contents hidden. coffeecollective.dk
Tim Wendelboe
Tim Wendelboe / One of the industry's leading roasters. They stock niche, high-quality beans, including those from the top Honduran farm Caballero. They also offer a Tim Select subscription package. "They bring in fresh beans that aren't often available outside of Ethiopia and Kenya, so I recommend checking their new products regularly." timwendelboe.no
NOMAD COFFEE
Nomad Coffee continues to take on new initiatives, such as establishing a lab where general customers can learn about specialty coffee through workshops. The site allows users to search and purchase approximately 20 types of beans by origin, processing method, and flavor, and also features the ability to watch recipe videos for each bean by clicking on the product screen. nomadcoffee.es/en
If you want to try beans from around the world more easily,
For those who are hesitant to jump straight into overseas e-commerce, you can try out cross-border e-commerce malls run by Japanese companies. You can try out carefully selected products in small quantities with peace of mind.
Heirroom
Heirroom: You can buy coffee beans from popular roasters in about four Asian countries. Register as a member and receive free samples.
CFFBNS (by PostCoffee)
Coffee Beans is operated by Post Coffee, which has a physical store in Shimokitazawa. Products are limited in quantity, so check the release every Thursday. cffbns.com
