Hakata Blend
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58preliminary
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US$1.49/ozJPY 2080.00 for 250g
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★ 4.9from 22 on-shop ratings · not counted in the Index
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- Weight
- 250g
- Bag price
- JPY 2080.00
- Price / oz
- US$1.49/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
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今年最も美味しいブレンドコーヒーに出会った...REC COFFEEのブレンドコーヒー豆３種を徹底レビュー！
トモヤの珈琲塾☕️🍒
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From トモヤの珈琲塾☕️🍒, discussing Hakata Blend:
“クッキーみたい。”
“ブラジル結構いいやつ入れてるわ。美味しいな。うまい。これ結構うまいな。”
Tasting notes mentioned: クッキー
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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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