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I discovered and fell in love with Japanese canned coffees when I moved to the Bay Area. There's lots of Asian markets there that carry them. They are not grea
by giantrobot 3y ago
I discovered and fell in love with Japanese canned coffees when I moved to the Bay Area. There's lots of Asian markets there that carry them.
They are not great coffee nor are they bad. They're mostly just good. Boss and UCC and other brands I can't remember have options with different roasts and brews. In a sufficiently stocked store you can probably find a coffee you like.
Edit: accidentally a word
I used to buy a bunch and put them in a paper bag in the shared office fridge. I stuffed the bag in the back so no one ever disturbed it. I still dream of being able to grab one from a vending machine to get the full effect.
- spike021 3y agoBoss Coffee, Rainbow Mountain blend is my favorite. Really hits the spot. I live in the Bay Area as well and I've found that both Mitsuwa and Nijiya markets haven't had them in stock nearly as much as pre-COVID; guessing some logistics/supply chain situation that still hasn't quite recovered. I'm going back to Japan next month though, so my cravings will finally be satisfied!
- astrange 3y agoMy favorite Japanese brand is Georgia Emerald Mountain coffee, by Coca-Cola Japan, because Georgia doesn't make coffee or have anywhere called Emerald Mountain. There's also a crepe stand in Akiba called "Atlanta Crazy Crepes" and I always wondered if it was somehow related.
- spike021 3y agoHeh there's also a crepe stand in Harajuku called Santa Monica Crepes, if I'm remembering correctly. I think I've had that Emerald Mountain one too.