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A world-renowned coffee shop
A world-renowned coffee shop
- The story behind this globally loved cup of coffee -
Coffee has now become a global culture, with unique coffee shops popping up all over the world. Among them, there's always a reason why a shop is called a "world-renowned coffee shop." The sourcing of high-quality beans, roasting techniques, attention to extraction, and the story of the space and brand come together to make it a place that continues to be loved by coffee lovers around the world.
In this article, we will introduce some of the most highly acclaimed coffee shops in the world, and delve into their commonalities and appeal.
Blue Bottle Coffee (Blue Bottle Coffee / USA)
Blue Bottle Coffee, which was founded in Oakland, California, is a symbol of the "third wave coffee" movement. The brand focuses on light roasts, cherishing the natural fruitiness and clear flavor of the beans, and is also known for its simple and sophisticated store design. It has now expanded across the United States and is also popular in Japan and Korea.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters (Stumptown / USA)
Stumptown, a Portland-based coffee company, is a pioneer in the specialty coffee industry. They deal directly with farms and procure high-quality beans while valuing their relationships with producers.
It is also known as the brand that popularized cold brew and has earned high praise both in the United States and abroad.
Arabica (from Kyoto, expanding globally)
% Arabica, born in Kyoto, Japan, is a brand that has attracted international attention for its sophisticated store design and unique worldview. Its simple, beautiful logo and consistent store design have been highly popular in the age of social media, accelerating its overseas expansion. It has stores in countries around the world, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and is gaining more fans in each region.
Tim Wendelboe (Norway)
Tim Wendelboe, a small roastery and cafe in Oslo, Norway, is famous for being run by a world barista champion. Its light roast coffee, based on thorough quality control and roasting philosophy, is highly regarded by coffee professionals around the world.
Its simple yet sophisticated taste is considered a representative example of "Nordic style" and has set the standard for specialty coffee around the world.
BONGENCOFFEE (Ginza, Japan)
BONGEN COFFEE , with locations in Ginza and Nihonbashi, is gaining attention from Japan to the world. Its spatial design incorporates Japanese aesthetics, its tranquil interior decorated with bonsai trees, and its specialty coffee roasted at SHIRAFUSHI, are its defining features.
"Ginza Blend" and "Original Blend" are both deep and mellow, and offer a unique style of pairing with Japanese sweets and rice balls. The experiential value of fusing Japanese and Western styles is a uniquely Japanese appeal not found in overseas brands, and has the potential to gain international recognition in the future.
What globally acclaimed coffee shops have in common
What these brands have in common is:
・Comprehensive commitment to quality
・Unique roasting philosophy and style
・Experience value including space and storytelling
・International communication ability
Summary: Towards the next generation of recognition
Globally acclaimed coffee shops each have a strong philosophy: Blue Bottle's freshness, Stumptown's sustainability, Arabica's design, Tim Wendelboe's Scandinavian style.
BONGEN COFFEE presents a new perspective: "The fusion of Japanese aesthetics and specialty coffee." It is one of the "globally acclaimed coffee shops" that has spread its wings from Japan to the world.
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https://ginza-bongen.jp/
