[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 4 recommended home-roasted coffee shops in Morioka! Delicious coffee starts with roasting the beans!

The number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them is increasing, and Morioka, which was introduced as a ``coffee town'' in the New York Times' ``52 Cities to Visit in 2023,'' also has a coffee shop that roasts its own coffee. There are many shops.

Each shop is particular about the selection of green beans, roasting methods, and brewing methods to offer unique and delicious coffee.

Why not compare the drinks at these shops and find your favorite home-roasted coffee shop?

NAGASAWA COFFEE (Nagasawa Coffee: Ueda 1-chome)

It is a famous store that has been featured in an article in the New York Times, and has attracted an increasing number of customers from overseas.

The large glass windows make it bright during the day, and the roaster is placed inside the spacious and open store, creating a lively atmosphere.

The number of seats inside the shop is small at 12, but you can enjoy your coffee in a relaxed atmosphere without worrying about your surroundings.

The master, who is 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 became one of Morioka's leading home-roasted coffee shops, loved by the coffee-loving citizens of Morioka.

About NAGASAWA COFFEE's coffee

We use the globally acclaimed UG15 roaster, which was manufactured by Probat in Germany in the 1960s, to create coffee with a strong sweetness and aroma.

There are always around 10 types of beans available, and the degree of roasting can be selected from three levels depending on the characteristics of the beans: ``light roast'', ``medium roast'', and ``dark roast'' (the roasting method is determined depending on the bean) There are also some).

There is a wide variety of cakes to accompany your coffee, and we recommend the square scones, which are a great value when paired with coffee.

If there are no seats available, it's a good idea to order takeout and enjoy walking around Morioka while drinking.

INFORMATION

• Store name: NAGASAWA COFFEE
• Location: 1-11-23 Ueda, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
• Phone number: 019-681-6868
• Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday 11:00-20:00
• Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
• URL: NAGASAWA COFFEE official website

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Clam Bon (Konyacho)

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The walls and ceiling of the store have the aroma and color of many years of roasting, giving it a vintage feel.There is a well-used roasting machine right next to the store entrance that gives it a dignified appearance. It also has a nice, fragrant scent.

The daughter who took over from the previous master who passed away four years ago has preserved the taste of Clambbon's coffee, which has many fans.The previous master's paintings are on display inside the store, and they have been published as a picture book called ``Crambon of Nekomachi''.

About Clambon coffee

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There are 5 types of blends, and the original blend, which is slightly darker roasted, is popular, and there are always more than 10 types of straight roasts, with Mandhelin being the most popular.

The dark roasted beans have a strong bitterness and a rich flavor.

There are various sweets that go well with this, and the pudding in particular is said to be ``exquisite.''

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Another recommendation is Wiener coffee, which is not the type that has fresh cream on top of the coffee, but one that has coffee poured into a glass and a layer of fresh cream floating on top.

Sugar is settled at the bottom of the glass, and you can enjoy a variety of flavors by stirring it little by little.

INFORMATION

• Store name: Clambon
• Location: 5-33 Konyamachi, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
• Phone number: 019-651-7207
• Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (dine-in until 16:00)
• Closed: Sunday, Wednesday, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of the month
• URL: Clambon Official Instagram

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Nerdlip Coffee Machine Shop (Hataya: Honmachi-dori 3-chome)

Since opening in 1985 in a residential area a little outside of the downtown area, it has become a popular coffee shop serving home-roasted coffee.

The beans selected by the master from all over the world are left to rest for a while, then aged and roasted to the best possible condition.Although the ``Nel'' in the store's name is said to be difficult to handle, the drip coffee is rich and mellow in taste. is.

In addition to having branches in Kawatoku Cube II and Cross Terrace in the city, there is also a directly operated Honmachi Confectionery Store next to the main store, which sells sweets that go perfectly with coffee. You can taste it.

About machine shop coffee

There are four types of blends: "Strong" which is dark roasted and bittersweet, "Soft" which is fragrant and mellow, "Morioka Blend" which has a light bitterness and flavor, and "4th Blend (2nd)" which is based on Ethiopian mocha. .

Also, if I was lucky, I slept in the aging room.You can taste rare old coffeePlease ask at the store.

In addition to seasonal blends limited to summer and winter, and 8 types of straight coffee, there are also extra coffees, and in the ``drink comparison set'' you can choose 2 types and enjoy them at a great price.

These coffees go well with the sweets and scones from Honmachi Sweets Shop next door, so be sure to try them together.

INFORMATION

• Store name: Nerdlip Coffee Hataya
• Location: 3-2-11 Honmachi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
• Phone number: 019-653-8833
• Business hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00
• Closed: Mondays (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), 1st Tuesday of the month
• URL: Nerdlip Coffee Machine Shop Official Website

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Inada Coffeesha (Minamiodori 1-chome)

The master, who is originally from Rikuzentakata City, encountered coffee in Hiroshima during his university days, and returned to Iwate Prefecture after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In 2014, we opened a store across from the Morioka Theater, and now it is one of the most popular coffee shops in the Yawata-cho area.。

In February 2023, the store will be relocated to the first floor of the renovated Shoeikan, closer to the previous store, making the store more spacious, and there will also be terrace seating, which was not available before.

It's also a good idea to buy a book at Shoshi Mizumori, a small new bookstore on the second floor of Shoeikan, and relax and read while enjoying Inada Coffee's delicious coffee.

About Inada Coffeesha's coffee

When roasting beans, we are particular about achieving a ``neutral point,'' where bitterness and acidity are well balanced, and our signature coffee blends, ``K Blend'' and ``Mild Blend,'' have a well-balanced and comforting flavor.

In addition, there are eight types of straight beans that allow you to enjoy the unique characteristics of the beans, but Inada Coffeesha's most popular is the blend that pursues the balance of sweet, bitter, sour, harsh, and fragrant.

Sweets are also popular, and in addition to chiffon cakes and baked goods, we recommend the ``Shiawase Cheesecake'', which is made with Danish cream cheese and high-grade fresh cream, and has a smooth texture that goes well with coffee.

The morning set of blend, thick-sliced ​​toast, and salad, available from 7:30 a.m., is also popular.

INFORMATION

• Store name: Inada Coffeesha
• Location: Shoeikan 1st floor, 1-12-18 Minamiodori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
• Phone number: 019-656-7766
• Business hours: Tuesday-Sunday 7:30-19:00
• Closed: Mondays, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
• URL: Inada Coffeesha official website

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summary

In addition to the coffee shops introduced here, there are other in-house roasting coffee shops throughout Morioka City that we would like to introduce to you, and all of them offer unique and delicious coffee through roasting methods that bring out the best taste of the coffee. You can taste it.

Additionally, there are many shops in Morioka that mainly sell roasted beans.Visitors can smell the aroma of coffee beans being roasted throughout the city.

If you are visiting on a trip, please take home roasted beans from various shops as souvenirs and remember Morioka with the aroma.