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Three Must-Visit Coffee Shops in Tokyo

March 17, 2017 By Guest 2 Comments

There are few things we enjoy more than traveling. Drinking coffee is one of them. Visiting world-class coffee shops in one of the most exciting cities in the world? That might take the cake. Today we’re living vicariously through guest-contributor Andy Cenci’s recent Tokyo café-crawl. These are Cenci’s top three Tokyo coffee shops you shouldn’t miss:…

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Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo, Verve Coffee

An American Barista in Tokyo

June 5, 2015 By Guest Leave a Comment

barista in Tokyo

In April 2015, three of the biggest names in the US competitive latte art scene traveled to Japan to encounter one of the most dynamic and exciting coffee cultures in the world. We commissioned one of them, John Letoto, to chronicle his journey. 

Visiting Tokyo as an American barista was not merely an unforgettable experience, it was an experience the particulars of which I am still trying to grasp. The city itself is an endless series of wonders. The culture is shocking to the American palate. The sights and sounds are overwhelming at times, yet in the midst of this, there is an intrinsic sense of order and systemization that runs through every single aspect of their society. More than anything else, this Japanese sense of rightness was what made me feel at once more comfortable …

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Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Cabell Tice, Japan, John Letoto, latte art, Nicely Alameda, Tokyo

Life is Bear Pond

August 25, 2012 By Michael Leave a Comment

Life Is Bear Pond Espresso from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

I’ve never been to Bear Pond Espresso, but after watching this video I know I’ll make it a priority if I’m ever in Tokyo again. …

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Filed Under: Coffee in Japan Tagged With: Bear Pond Espresso, coffee, espresso, Japan, Tokyo

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