Japanese canned coffee is one of the most unusual items for tourists from overseas. It is easily available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and vending machines, yet it is also becoming very popular as a way to enjoy authentic coffee. Many people would like to try canned coffee when they visit Japan.
Here we introduce eight recommended canned coffees available in Japan.
SUNTORY | BOSS Luxury Fine Sugar 185g
Suntory’s Boss Luxury Fine Sugar is a fine sugar type canned coffee with a well-balanced taste filled with the flavor of coffee without any cloying taste. It is blended with specially roasted and carefully selected premium beans, and dripped luxuriously with only the tastiest parts. You can enjoy the refined full-bodied flavor. It has a full-bodied yet easy-to-drink taste with just the right amount of sweetness. <Basic Information Name: Boss Luxury Fine Sugar 185g can
Distributor: Suntory Holdings Limited
Suggested retail price: 140 yen (excluding tax)
UCC | Black Unsweetened 185ml
UCC’s Black Unsweetened is made from 100% regular coffee in order to let people enjoy the true flavor of coffee. UCC’s unique patented “3-temperature natural drip brewing method,” which brews coffee at three different temperatures (low, medium, and high), is used to bring out the original high aroma and sharpness of regular coffee. No flavoring agents are used to achieve the original aroma and taste of the coffee. <Basic Information Name: BLACK unsweetened can 185g
Distributor: UCC UESHIMA COFFEE CO.
Suggested retail price: 135 (tax included)
Coca-Cola| Georgia Emerald Mountain Blend 185ml
Coca-Cola’s Georgia series has been a coffee brand supported by a wide range of people since its birth in 1975. Based on the concept of “a coffee experience that stimulates the five senses,” the brand is particular about the beans and manufacturing process.
Emerald Mountain Blend achieves a royal balance of coffee and milk by using only 100% domestic milk and “Emerald Mountain,” a high-grade bean* that is certified only for the top 3% of Colombian coffee beans, which are carefully picked by hand and nurtured by the majestic nature. <Basic Information Name: Georgia Emerald Mountain Blend
Distributor: Coca-Cola Japan Co.
Suggested retail price: 125 yen (excluding tax)
Coca-Cola| Georgia Cafe au Lait
Georgia Cafe au Lait is a café au lait released from the Georgia series of coffee brands by Coca-Cola. It is made with domestically produced milk and has a gentle flavor that allows you to take a sip and relax. ＜Basic Information Name: Georgia Cafe au Lait
Distributor: Coca-Cola Japan Co.
Suggested retail price: 140 yen (excluding tax)
Asahi Soft Drinks| Wanda Morning Shot 185g
Wanda Morning Shot is a canned coffee for mornings when you want to start the day with a good feeling. The unique Wanda Morning Aroma, which was analyzed using a special method, is used to create an aroma that is freshly baked, freshly ground, and freshly brewed. For the beans, we use 100% Arabica beans carefully selected from all over the world, and we insist on extracting the beans within 12 hours after baking them in four stages. <Basic Information Name: Wanda Morning Shot 185g can
Distributor: Asahi Soft Drinks Co.
Suggested retail price: 140 yen (excluding tax)
Daidoh| Daidoh Blend Fine Sugar 260g supervised by the world’s best barista
DAIDOH BLEND Fine Sugar, supervised by the world’s best barista, was developed under the supervision of Pete Licata, the 14th World Barista Championship Champion. The coffee beans are ground and blended in eight stages to achieve a gorgeous aroma with layers of flavor. In addition, the extraction process, which takes a long time for steeping like hand drip by a barista, is focused on drawing out the concentrated components of the coffee and maximizing the fine aroma. <Basic Information Name: DAIDOH LIMBLEND Fine Sugar, supervised by the world’s best barista
Distributor: DAIDOH DRINKO CO.
Suggested retail price: 160 yen (excluding tax)
Kirin| FIRE Black 185g
Kirin’s FIRE insists on roasting its beans over an open flame in order to achieve a savory aroma. Direct flame roasting is a process that requires expert skill, and by sticking to it, we are able to bring out the best in the beans’ savory aroma. Fire Black is a powerful
It is a black coffee with a strong and clear flavor. ＜Basic Information Name: Kirin Fire Black 185g can
Distributor: Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
Suggested retail price: 140 yen (excluding tax)
TULLY’S COFFEE | Barista’s Black 285ml
This black coffee has a sharp, deep richness that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is made from 100% aromatic Arabica coffee supervised by a barista. By using Brazilian beans as the base and adding Mocha (Ethiopian) beans, which are known for their aroma and clean flavor. The aroma is further enhanced by the addition of Mocha (Ethiopian) beans, which are known for their clean aroma. In addition, the flavor is concentrated by using 100% domestically roasted beans and shortening the time between the grinding of the beans and extraction. ＜Basic Information Name: BARISTA’S BLACK
Sales company: ITO EN CO.
Suggested retail price: 150 (excluding tax)
Conclusion
In this article, we introduced eight recommended canned coffee products available in Japan. Although canned coffee is easy to drink while walking around, it is packed with a lot of attention to detail and allows you to enjoy the authentic taste of coffee. Please try a canned coffee when you visit Japan.
