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Even in Japan, interest in coffee has been growing in recent years. This seems to affect the third wave of coffee festivals in different places that show no interest in coffee or with. Now a layer has been carried out.

This kind of Japanese coffee culture seems a little special overseas. Here, we will introduce the coffee culture and its characteristics in Japan.

Do you only drink iced coffee in japan?

The most special thing about Japanese coffee culture is that "I often drink iced coffee". For those cases where there is no bright overseas coffee, do you think "hot coffee ice is a choice?"

In fact, however, "cold coffee" is not very common around the world. Although Star Frappuccino, etc., developed into famous through large chain stores such as Starbucks, about a decade ago, it can be said to have emerged as a "Japanese unique" culture that was not drunk overseas.

Recognizing that "coffee = hot" is still persistent, it is Japan that consumes iced coffee so far. For a certain period of time, Kansai (also known as iced coffee), known as "cold goo" coffee, is also popular.

Can only coffee be developed in Japan?

"Coffee can" released by a variety of companies is a unique culture that cannot be seen abroad. In Europe, there is a strong sense of "drinking fresh coffee", and there is almost no canned coffee itself.

Some popular gap in the United States is that bottled Starbucks coffee is sold, but it is not as common as in Japan and cannot be said to be general. In fact, there are many Asians like Japanese who are buying Starbucks coffee from Honbin.

Black, milk coffee, Japan buys all kinds of coffee, such as sweetened vending machines, although this is a meaning privileged environment, it can not be said to deviate a bit from the original manufacture to enjoy coffee.

In Europe, espresso is the main, in Japan.?

Mainstream coffee is divided into dripping coffee or espresso according to countries and regions. Espresso is common in many European countries, but in Japan, coffee (or instant) is the main thing. In the country of the coffee superpower, I heard that there are many coffee machines at home.

However, one of the fruits of national character, the constant pursuit of easy-to-drink coffee, dripping coffee and instant coffee, Japanese drinks are brewed at home and tourists are unexpectedly popular from overseas.

Although the state of coffee and major and graduate students, more moaning and delicious dripping coffee and instant coffee, instant coffee in Japan is considered to have a higher level.

Black is regular coffee?

Japanese coffee culture, which is most surprised by overseas people, says "drink black coffee".

In fact, many Japanese have the impression of being close to the "uncool" virtue of espresso. However, there are even fewer overseas people who drink black coffee. Some people say they look forward to eating sugar that doesn't melt after eating espresso.

Did you know that espresso is actually a way to enjoy a cup of sugar?

A Summary of Coffee Culture and its characteristics in Japan

Even in the common Japanese culture, seen from overseas, there are actually many different things. The Japanese coffee culture mentioned here is a strange and good example.

However, this means that the coffee enjoyed in Japan still has a lot of interesting discoveries and charm. Throughout the coffee culture of other countries, you may be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the depth and new discoveries of coffee that you did not know before.