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There are an increasing number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them, and Morioka, which was introduced as a "coffee town" in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023," also has many shops that roast their own beans
Each shop offers unique and delicious coffee, with careful attention paid to everything from the selection of green beans to the roasting method and brewing method
Why not try comparing the coffees from these shops and find your favorite home-roasting coffee shop?
NAGASAWA COFFEE (Ueda 1-chome)
From NAGASAWA COFFEE official Facebook page
After being featured in an article in the New York Times, the restaurant has become a popular destination with an increasing number of customers from overseas
From the official NAGASAWA COFFEE website
The large glass windows make the store bright during the day, and the roaster placed inside the spacious and open interior adds to the atmosphere
There are only 12 seats inside the shop, but you can enjoy your coffee in a relaxed atmosphere without worrying about those around you
The owner, who is originally from Morioka, almost gave up on his dream of opening a coffee shop after the Great East Japan Earthquake, but after many twists and turns he opened in 2012 and has become a home-roasting coffee shop that represents Morioka and is loved by coffee-loving Morioka residents
About NAGASAWA COFFEE's coffee
From the official NAGASAWA COFFEE website
The coffee roaster, the UG15, manufactured by the German company Probat in the 1960s and highly acclaimed worldwide, is customised to produce coffee with a strong sweetness and aroma
There are always around 10 types of beans available, and you can choose from three levels of roasting depending on the characteristics of the beans: light, medium, or dark (some beans have a specific roasting method)
From NAGASAWA COFFEE official Facebook page
There is a wide variety of cakes to accompany your coffee, and the square scones are recommended, and the coffee set is a great value
From the official NAGASAWA COFFEE website
If there are no seats available, you can order takeout and enjoy a drink while walking around Morioka
NAGASAWA COFFEE＜Information＞
Store name: NAGASAWA COFFEE
Address: 1-11-23 Ueda, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-681-6868
Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday to Sunday 11:00-20:00
The walls and ceilings inside the store have a aged feel, as if the aroma and color of years of roasting have permeated them. Right next to the entrance of the store is a well-used roasting machine that even has a dignified feel to it, and a fragrant aroma wafts outside the store as well
The daughter, who took over from the previous owner who passed away four years ago, is preserving the taste of Clammbon's coffee, which has many fans.The previous owner's drawings are on display in the store, and they have been published as a picture book called "Clammbon of Cat Town."
There are five blends available, with the slightly dark roasted original blend being particularly popular. There are always more than 10 types of straight roasted coffee available, with Mandheling being the most popular
The dark roasted beans have a strong bitterness and a rich flavor
A variety of sweets are also available to go with this, and the pudding in particular is said to be "exquisite."
Another recommendation is the Vienna coffee, which is not coffee with whipped cream on top, but coffee poured into a glass with a layer of whipped cream floating on top
There is sugar at the bottom of the glass, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors by stirring it little by little as you drink
Clammbon <Information>
Store name: Clammbon
Address: 5-33 Konyacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-651-7207
Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 (in-store dining until 16:00)
Closed: Sundays, Wednesdays, 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays
Since opening in 1985 in a residential area a little way from the downtown area, it has become a popular cafe serving home-roasted coffee
From the official Facebook page of Weaver
The beans selected by the owner from all over the world are left to rest for a while, aged, and then roasted to the best condition.The ``Nel'' in the shop's name is said to be difficult to handle, but the drip coffee they make has a rich and mellow taste
From the official Facebook page of Weaver
They also have branches in Kawatoku Cube II and Cross Terrace in the city, and next to the main store is their own directly managed Honmachi Confectionery Store, which sells sweets that go perfectly with coffee, which you can enjoy with your coffee at the main store
About Weaver Coffee
There are four blends: the dark roasted and slightly bitter "Strong," the fragrant and mellow "Soft," the lightly bitter and fragrant "Morioka Blend," and the "Fourth Blend (2nd)," which is based on Ethiopian mocha
From the official Facebook page of Weaver
If you're lucky, be able to taste some rare old coffee , so be sure to ask at the store.
In addition to the seasonal blends available only in summer and winter, and eight types of straight coffee, there are also other extra coffees available, and the "tasting set" allows you to choose two of these to enjoy at a great value
From the official website of Weaver
These coffees go well with the sweets and scones from the Honmachi confectionery shop next door, so be sure to try them together
Machine shop＜Information＞
Store name: NeruDrip Coffee Hataya
Address: 3-2-11 Honmachidori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-653-8833
Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 19:00
Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed) and the first Tuesday of each month
The owner, who is originally from Rikuzentakata City, discovered coffee in Hiroshima during his university days, and returned to his hometown of Iwate Prefecture after the Great East Japan Earthquake
In 2014, they opened a store across from Morioka Theater, and it has now become one of the most popular coffee shops in the Yawatamachi area。
From the official Inada Coffee House website
In February 2023, the restaurant will move to the first floor of the renovated Shoeikan building, close to its previous location, making the interior more spacious and adding terrace seating, which was previously unavailable
It's also nice to purchase a book at Shoshi Mizumori, a small new book store on the second floor of Shoeikan, and then relax and read while sipping on a delicious coffee from Inada Coffee Shop
About Inada Coffee House's coffee
From Inada Coffee House official Facebook page
When roasting the beans, we focus on the "neutral point" where bitterness and acidity are well balanced, and our signature coffee blends, "K Blend" and "Mild Blend," offer a balanced, comforting flavor
There are also eight other types of straight coffee that allow you to taste the unique characteristics of the beans, but the most popular at Inada Coffee House is a blend that seeks to balance sweetness, bitterness, sourness, bitterness, and aroma
From the official Inada Coffee House website
The sweets are also popular, and in addition to chiffon cakes and baked goods, we recommend the "Happy Cheesecake" made with Danish cream cheese and high-quality fresh cream. Its smooth texture makes it a perfect match with coffee
The morning set, which includes a blend of coffee, thick-cut toast, and salad, is also popular and is available from 7:30 a.m
Inada Coffee House <Information>
Store name: Inada Coffee House
Address: 1F Shoeikan, 1-12-18 Minami-Odori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
In addition to the coffee shops introduced here, there are many other in-house roasting coffee shops throughout Morioka City that we would like to introduce. At each shop, you can enjoy unique and delicious coffee, roasted to bring out the best flavor in the coffee
There are also many shops in Morioka that primarily sell roasted beans, and visitors will be able to smell the aroma of coffee beans being roasted all over the city.
If you are visiting Morioka, be sure to take home-roasted beans from various shops as souvenirs and remember Morioka with their aroma
I'm a former Edokko man who loves Morioka and the six Tohoku prefectures, and I also love history, food, travel, sports, alcohol, and singing. I'll be introducing you to the interesting, delicious, and great things about Tohoku!
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