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66Noted
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Confident: 3 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
US$4.55/ozJPY 2540.00 for 100g
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Buyers
★ 5.0from 6 on-shop ratings · not counted in the Index
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This lot, indexed 66 on confident evidence.
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- 100g
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- JPY 2540.00
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- US$4.55/oz
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About REC Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 60/100
One thread author reports bringing home REC Coffee's Hakata Blend and a Colombia Granja Paraíso 92 from a Fukuoka coffee haul. Another thread author describes REC as more commercial being a chain store, but notes that it still served pretty good cups.
Threads cited (2)
- r/pourover · 89↑ · My recent coffee haul from Fukuoka, Japan
…Filter Supply** — Colombia, San Rafael / Yeast Fermentation * **Fake It Coffee** — Honduras / Natural * **Manly Coffee** — Kenya, Kangocho / Washed * **REC COFFEE** — Hakata Blend * **REC COFFEE** — Colombia, Granja Paraíso 92 / Red Bourbon, Inoculated * **Coffee County** — Ethiopia, KURUME / Washed * **Fuglen Coffee*
- r/pourover · 70↑ · Fukuoka Coffee Haul
…eisha ASD) and they used an aeropress instead of filter lmao. Manly, Homachiame, Coffee County and KuromoN all had good vibes, quaint shops and excellent coffee. Rec is more commercial being a chain store but still served p gud cups. I was foolish to not translate Filter Supply’s instagram post announcing their store
On YouTube
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About the roasterShop tour
Fukuoka's Coffee Scene in 1 day
Kurasu Kyoto · 29.6K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers REC Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
The reviewer tours REC Coffee's roastery and shop location in Fukuoka, noting its position as an established specialty roaster in Japan since 2008. The video highlights the brand's focus on Central and South American origins and its founder's industry prominence.
Inside this video
From Kurasu Kyoto:
“They have several shops within the city, but this is their roastery.”
“The owner Iwasa San is super focused, really dedicated to sourcing amazing coffee.”
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Across the coverage of REC Coffee
Reviewers describe REC Coffee as a prominent Japanese specialty roaster founded in Fukuoka in 2008 that grew from a humble cafe truck into a respected multi-location business. Outside coverage emphasizes the brand's connection to world-champion barista and co-founder Yoshikazu Iwase, whose industry leadership shapes their dedication to exceptional sourcing. Observers note their strong emphasis on Central and South American origin coffees alongside a polished brick-and-mortar cafe experience.
Grew from a cafe truck into a prominent Fukuoka brand · Led by world champion barista Yoshikazu Iwase · Established presence in the Japanese coffee scene since 2008 · Focused sourcing on Central and South American origins · Transitioned successfully to a brick and mortar roastery model
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