Blue Bottle Coffee Japan LLC (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) will open “Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto -” for a limited time from Tuesday, October 1st, to Monday, December 2nd, 2024. “Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto -” was inaugurated in March 2023 as a place for James Freeman, the founder of the brand, to reconnect with coffee through various brews and interactions with people, more than 20 years after the brand’s inception. It aims to provide the exceptional coffee experience he envisions today. To ensure the highest quality coffee experience, every aspect surrounding the coffee is designed to be understated and delicate, with careful attention given to everything from the barista’s attire and the coffee brewing process to the cups and the overall setting.
The coffee course features a selection of rare single-origin coffee beans, brewed in a unique manner to highlight their distinct characteristics, along with a menu inspired by the coffee shop culture that influenced James significantly. The course includes six beverages and two desserts, with confections curated by Yuichi Goto and Kazuhiro Nakamura of Tangentes. This fall, the course will introduce a new drink, “Soluble,” which is a special instant coffee made from XR (Exceedingly Rare) coffee beans—the first of its kind offered by Blue Bottle Coffee in Japan. This beverage has been crafted with the intention of delivering an exceptional coffee experience at the Studio. Guests can enjoy a private and exclusive space with just five seats, designed and renovated by Schemata Architectural Planning’s Tsuneo Nagasaka, situated within a traditional Kyoto townhouse that is over 100 years old.
After completing the coffee course, attendees can purchase the brewing equipment and tableware used in the session, as well as beautifully crafted wooden canisters resulting from a collaboration between Gato Mikio Shoten, product designer Shigeichiro Takeuchi, and Blue Bottle Coffee, along with tote bags dyed with coffee grounds.
We eagerly await your visit to Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto – amidst the breathtaking autumn scenery of vibrant foliage.
Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto –
Blue Bottle Studio Coffee Course
8,910 yen
At Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto -, we offer a reservation-only coffee course with only five seats available per session. The course begins with three original beverages, “Leaf, Flower, Cherry,” allowing you to fully experience the leaves, flowers, and fruits of the coffee plant. You can savor refreshing and diverse flavors that are rarely tasted. Following this, you will enjoy the newly created drink “Soluble.” Soluble is an exclusive instant coffee made using XR (Exceedingly Rare) coffee beans. The beans are meticulously roasted, extracted, and crystallized to enhance the rich aroma and flavors inherent in coffee. This marks the first time Blue Bottle Coffee is offering this in Japan. A selection of three exceptionally rare single-origin coffee beans, carefully chosen from around the globe, awaits you for an encounter with unique and special coffee. Enjoy a menu that reinterprets coffee’s past and history while showcasing its charm. The coffee will be paired with sweets curated by Yuichi Goto and Kazuhiro Nakamura of “Tangentes.” This autumn, inspired by the vibrant fall leaves of Kyoto, we are featuring pâte de fruits made with red apples and red currants, and warm financiers to enjoy at the course’s conclusion.
Relax and appreciate the harmony and contrast of your coffee in our lounge, a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse that is more than a century old.
LIMITED ITEM at Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto – Limited items
Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto – offers coffee brewing equipment and utensils used in our courses, allowing you to enhance your coffee experience at home. We have curated new limited items available exclusively here.
Left: Wood cup / Right: Wood canister
Wood Canister
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Gato Mikio Shoten × Blue Bottle Coffee Wood Cup 7,484 yen
Gato Mikio Shoten × Blue Bottle Coffee Wooden Canister 41,800 yen
Yamanaka lacquerware is renowned for its exceptional woodturning craftsmanship. The canister and cup were developed through a partnership involving Gato Mikio Shoten, which excels in lacquerware, product designer Takeuchi Shigeichiro, and Blue Bottle Coffee. The elegant and delicate contours of each piece, intricately carved from solid zelkova wood, stand gracefully in any environment like elegant artworks. The canister is crafted with precision by skilled artisans to ensure that the body and lid fit perfectly, providing airtight protection that effectively preserves coffee beans. The cup features a gentle curve that conveys warmth, nestles comfortably in your hand, and boasts an open rim allowing you to fully appreciate the aroma, making it a unique vessel for coffee. Using them together will enrich your home brewing experience.
Wood Cup
Size: Diameter approx. 8cm, height approx. 8.3cm
Capacity: Approx. 220ml (filled)
Material: Zelkova
Wood Canister
Size: Diameter (main body opening) 6.5cm x Height 17cm x Width 11.5cm
Capacity: Holds about 150g of coffee beans
Material: Zelkova
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Blue Bottle Studio Tote Bag 14,520 yen
The Blue Bottle Studio Tote Bag is a collaborative creation with Lefts, makers of 100% botanical dyed aprons, bags, and other lifestyle products. This tote bag is dyed using coffee grounds from the barista training at Blue Bottle Studio Kyoto, focusing on minimizing leftover fabric during production. This original Blue Bottle Coffee design features a short handle and a long shoulder strap, allowing it to be carried in multiple ways. The muted colors and simplicity blend seamlessly into your daily routine, and its comfortable texture ensures long-lasting use.
Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto – Information
Blue Bottle Coffee Truck in Kyoto
The Blue Bottle Coffee Truck is a mobile café featuring an espresso machine stationed in a classically designed vehicle featuring the brand logo. With the intention of bringing our coffee to regions lacking Blue Bottle Coffee shops, we strive to provide guests with delicious coffee and a moment of relaxation during their busy lives in various locations. This spring, we opened a location at the Sairaiin subtemple of Kenninji Temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, where we offered Blue Bottle Coffee’s first matcha latte developed in collaboration with Gion Tsujiri, an Uji tea specialty store. Visitors enjoyed espresso drinks from the Outdoor Blend while admiring the exquisite gardens of Sairaiin Subtemple. After the summer break, we will introduce a new limited menu item, Matcha Terrine Chocolat, utilizing matcha from Gion Tsujiri, which our matcha latte collaboration was based upon, and we look forward to welcoming guests back.
Left: Matcha chocolate terrine / Right: Matcha latte[NEW] Blue Bottle Coffee Truck Exclusive
Matcha chocolate terrine 810 yen
The Matcha Chocolate Terrine is crafted from white chocolate and incorporates matcha from Gion Tsujiri, who also collaborates on the Matcha Latte. This delicate chocolate terrine melts in your mouth, showcasing the richness of matcha and the vibrancy of young leaves. The gentle aroma of Japanese pepper enhances the matcha scent further. This dessert pairs excellently with our limited edition Matcha Latte and coffee, creating a delightful combination available only here.
Blue Bottle Coffee Truck Exclusive
Matcha Latte (HOT/ICED) 928 yen
The “Matcha Latte” was created to offer a unique experience at Kenninji Temple in Kyoto. Made with “Jutoku,” a matcha tea traditionally used at the temple, the vibrant color and aroma are blended with milk to achieve a refined and clean taste. The subtle sweetness of organic sugar enhances the matcha flavor, allowing you to appreciate its complexity and rich sweetness. We invite you to enjoy a peaceful moment with our matcha latte, meticulously crafted in the serene atmosphere of the Kenninji subtemple Sairaiin.
Blue Bottle Coffee Truck Exclusive
Matcha Affogato 1,350 yen
This unique affogato, available exclusively here, is made with Gion Tsujiri’s Jyutoku matcha, a historical matcha supplier to the head temple of Kenninji, and complemented with Biei single-origin milk ice cream from HiO ICE CREAM, a craft ice cream brand based in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. This luxurious treat marries the deep notes of matcha with the lightly sweet ice cream that dissolves delightfully in your mouth. Savor this affogato in the tranquil ambiance of the Sairaiin subtemple, ensuring a blissful experience.
MENU Blue Bottle Coffee Truck Menu (partial excerpt)
COFFEE
Outdoor Blend Americano (HOT/ICED) 621 yen
Outdoor Blend Latte (HOT/ICED) 699 yen
FOOD
Blue Bottle Yokan 408 yen/bottle
Blue Bottle Yokan Mandarin Orange & Dried Fruit 466 yen/bottle
ITEM
Outdoor Blend Coffee Beans (200g) 2,157 yen
Craft Instant Coffee Blend Nora 1,866 yen
Keychain – Coffee Truck – 1,870 yen
*Please refrain from consuming food or beverages within Kenninji Temple, except at the Sairai-in subtemple.
*Drinks containing milk can be substituted with oat milk (plant-based milk) at no extra charge.
COFFEE TRUCK INFORMATION About coffee trucks
Access
[For those arriving by train]
7-minute walk from Keihan Railway “Gion-Shijo Station”
10-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station
[For those arriving by bus]
From JR Kyoto Station, take city buses 206 and 100
5-minute walk from Higashiyama Yasui city bus stop
7-minute walk from “Minamiza-mae” city bus stop
*An admission fee (500 yen, 400 yen for coffee truck patrons) is required to enter the Kenninji Temple subtemple Sairaiin. There is no fee to visit the coffee truck.
*Business hours may change due to policies from the facilities where we operate.
*Changes to business days and hours may occur due to inclement weather, etc. For the latest information, check the Blue Bottle Coffee X official account.
Blue Bottle Coffee X Official Account@bluebottlejapan
*All prices include tax.
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Blue Bottle Coffee was founded in Oakland, California, USA, in 2002 by James Freeman. We provide specialty coffee that aims for the highest level of deliciousness, roasting high-quality, fresh coffee sourced from farms worldwide in our roasting facility in Japan, and brewing it carefully after receiving your order. Driven by our commitment to quality and sustainability, we strive to connect the world through remarkable coffee under the simple belief that “delicious coffee makes life more beautiful.” We currently operate over 100 cafes across the United States and Asia (Japan, Korea, Shanghai, Hong Kong). For more information, please visit Blue Bottle Coffee’s social media accounts and official online store.
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Experience the Best Coffee at Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto –
Blue Bottle Coffee Japan LLC is set to enchant coffee enthusiasts with the temporary opening of Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto – from October 1st to December 2nd, 2024. Originally launched in March 2023 by founder James Freeman, this concept is designed to reinvent the coffee experience through exceptional brews and intimate interactions.
About Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto –
Situated in a beautifully renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, the Studio is an ode to the delicate art of coffee brewing. Every detail, from the barista’s uniform to the crafted cup in which coffee is poured, has been meticulously chosen to enhance your coffee experience.
The Unique Coffee Course
The Coffee Course, priced at 8,910 yen, invites participants to savor a remarkable lineup of drinks and desserts. Each experience is tailored for just five guests per reservation, ensuring an intimate setting.
Course Features
- **Three Original Drinks**: “Leaf, Flower, Cherry,” showcasing the full potential of the coffee plant.
- **Introducing ‘Soluble’**: Special instant coffee crafted with **XR (Exceedingly Rare) coffee beans**—a Blue Bottle first in Japan.
- **Single-Origin Flight Set**: Taste rare single-origin coffee sourced from around the globe, celebrating the art of coffee diversity.
- **Sweets from Tangentes**: Delightful desserts crafted under the supervision of renowned chefs Yuichi Goto and Kazuhiro Nakamura.
The course also includes exquisite treats inspired by Kyoto’s autumn leaves, featuring warm financiers and delicious pâté de fruits made with seasonal fruits.
Limited Edition Items
Enhance your coffee culture at home with exclusive items available at Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto -. The limited selection includes:
Brewing Equipment and Utensils
- **Wood Cup**: Crafted in collaboration with Gato Mikio Shoten, this cup holds approximately 220ml and showcases the elegance of zelkova wood.
- **Wood Canister**: Ideal for storing coffee beans, available for 41,800 yen, crafted with precision for optimal freshness.
Exclusive Tote Bag
The Blue Bottle Studio Tote Bag, available for 14,520 yen, is dyed using coffee grounds from barista training. Designed by Lefts, its unique shape allows for dual-use, making it a perfect addition to your daily routine.
Blue Bottle Coffee Truck in Kyoto
The Blue Bottle Coffee Truck delivers exquisite coffee across Kyoto, now featuring unique offerings such as the Matcha Latte and the Matcha Chocolate Terrine, created in collaboration with Gion Tsujiri, a revered tea store in Kyoto.
Truck Menu Highlights
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Matcha Chocolate Terrine | 810 yen |
| Matcha Latte (Hot/Iced) | 928 yen |
| Matcha Affogato | 1,350 yen |
Visit Blue Bottle Studio – Kyoto –
Engage in a coffee experience shaped by history and quality. Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating and high demand.
Blue Bottle Coffee – A Tradition of Excellence
Founded in Oakland, California in 2002, Blue Bottle Coffee is dedicated to the art of specialty coffee. With an emphasis on quality and sustainability, each cup is brewed to perfection using single-origin beans from around the globe. With over 100 cafes in the United States and Asia, the vision remains clear: “Delicious coffee makes life more beautiful.”
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