Love specialty coffee? This video takes you inside Glitch Coffee Osaka, a haven for serious coffee lovers in Osaka, Japan. Here’s what awaits: Prime Location: Easily accessible from Osaka Station via Dojima Chika Center (Exit C93), right next to the Conrad Osaka Hotel. Exquisite Coffee: Immerse yourself in a world of over 20 different varieties… Read more »
In a seismic shift for the coffee world, the 2024 US Brewers Cup witnessed a decaf coffee take the crown. Weihong Zhang, wielding a decaffeinated Colombian Typica, brewed a cup that wowed the judges, shattering the perception of decaf as a flavorless afterthought. This isn’t a mere blip – it’s a tremor that could trigger… Read more »
Coffee pods are a simple and fast way to get consistent, quality coffee in an instant. However, there are common issues against coffee pod machines. To reuse coffee pods with my own fresh coffee beans, I need to pay attention to the grind size and dose. Grinding the coffee too coarse will result in water… Read more »
This is my favourite coffee brew method. It gives me consistently better results than V60 Pour Over or French Press. It’s a mix of both of those brewing methods; Filter (Percolation) and Immersion. There are specific coffee brewers made for this, but you can achieve a similar brew with a generic drip coffee machine using… Read more »
Made an instructional video for my current daily pour over coffee method with a Hario V60 dripper. This method was inspired by Tales Coffee’s No Bloom Pour Over Method. https://youtu.be/EToMOWCIpdc The reason why I like this method is because it’s fast and effective in getting an even extraction with the Hario V60 dripper. I previously… Read more »
Do you slurp your Ramen noodles? If not, you might be missing out. Studies in Japan say that slurping your Ramen can make it taste 4 times better.
Craft Coffee Stand E-MA Building, Osaka Umeda I noticed a new coffee stand opened in the E-MA building in Umeda, Osaka, so I had to check it out. My review is as follows: Not bad for a very small coffee stand. Only one variety of coffee beans available. Reasonable price. Seating available in the Loftman… Read more »
UCC Coffee Museum Learn the History of Coffee with Tasting included I heard about the UCC Coffee Museum through a blog post. It sounded like a good hands-on opportunity to further my knowledge in coffee production and tasting. I presumed there would be a cafe there too, but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality… Read more »
Brooklyn Roasting Company – Namba Brooklyn comes to Minami On a visit to Brooklyn Roasting Company in Kitahama, I noticed a blackboard at the front of the store advertising a new shop, Brooklyn Roasting Company – Namba. I thought it would be exciting to check out a new branch, so I set out during the… Read more »
Namtastic Gourmet and Cafes In addition to Namtastic’s Top5 Specialty Coffee Cafes in Osaka, here you can find an introduction to cafes, coffee and gourmet culture in Japan. Namtastic’s Top5 Specialty Coffee Cafes in Osaka Takamura Wine and Coffee Roasters (Higobashi) Brooklyn Roasting Company Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama South Swell (Hommachi) Brooklyn Roasting Company Namba… Read more »