82Expect Oolong Tea, Lychee, and Peach from this honey.
Yunnan, CN · Honey
Roaster
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
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Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Glitch Coffee & Roasters is widely recognized as a premier destination in the Japanese specialty coffee scene, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters like Apollon's Gold and Kurasu. They maintain a strong international presence, often appearing at major coffee festivals and being sought out by enthusiasts traveling to Tokyo. While their main shops are noted for a specific, sometimes "dark-ish" aesthetic, they are highly regarded for the quality of their beans, with some users finding their flavor profiles difficult to replicate with US-based roasters.
On YouTube
8 videos · 300k combined views
Outside coverage consistently characterizes Glitch Coffee and Roasters as a pioneering force in the Japanese specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's commitment to light roasts that highlight unique and distinct flavor profiles. The brand is recognized for its philosophy of challenging conventional roasting and brewing methods to uncover new possibilities in coffee. Furthermore, observers note that the staff members are deeply passionate and technically skilled, often engaging in meticulous brewing practices that prioritize aroma and precision.
Coverage from others
Why is Glitch Coffee so hyped? 🇯🇵
The Coffee Chronicler
Eating in Tokyo. Tempura Omakase. Star Bar. Glitch Coffee and Street Food. Part 1
James Andrews
The coffee I had at Glitch Coffee was the most amazing in the universe [Messiah Gale Travelogue ~...
/岩崎泰三 -Coffee Journalist Taizo Iwasaki -
TOKYO's Finest Specialty Coffee Shops
2nd Passport.
Is This $30 Cup of Coffee Worth It? Glitch Coffee Tokyo (Panama Geisha)
Precision Coffee Lab
【Innovators】- Glitch Coffee & Roasters 鈴木清和氏
テイストメイド ジャパン
GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS | TYPICA | Meet the Roasters Video
TYPICA Coffee Community
BEST COFFEE in Tokyo? Glitch Coffee review!
Gordon Gets Coffee
Flagship cafe
Glitch Coffee & Roasters Jimbocho
Tokyo
Open in maps →The website mentions multiple locations (Jimbocho, Ginza, Nagoya, Osaka) but does not provide specific street addresses for any of them.
The catalog
82Expect Oolong Tea, Lychee, and Peach from this honey.
Yunnan, CN · Honey
82Anaerobic Washed lot with Hibiscus Tea, Apricot, and Soldum in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
82Melon, Golden Kiwi, and Water Melon on a anaerobic washed build.
Risaralda, CO · Anaerobic Washed
82Expect Cranberry, Ripe Plum, and American Cherry from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
81Chamomile, Pear, and Orange on a experimental build.
Huila, CO · Experimental
81Washed lot with Apricot, Orange, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
80Grape, Honey, and Red Apple on a washed build.
Sidama, ET · Washed
79Expect Almond, Oolong Tea, and Barley from this natural.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
79Green Apple, Red Grape, and Apricot on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
79Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail lot with White Grape, Orange, and Green Apple in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail
82Bubble Gum, Grape, and Aloe on a experimental build.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
82Raisin, Hazelnut, and Orange on a anaerobic natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
82Peach Tea, Nectarine, and Floral on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
81Natural lot with Black Tea, Orange, and Honey in the cup.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
81Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry, Dried Prune, and Herb in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Anaerobic Natural
81Lemongrass, Coconut, and Lime on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
80Grape, Red Wine, and Chocolate on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
80Expect Berry, Black Tea, and Chocolate from this natural.
Gedeb, ET · Natural
80Expect Mandarin, Passion Fruit, and Earl Gray from this honey double fermentation.
Huila, CO · Honey Double Fermentation
80Bubble Gum, Candy, and Cranberry Jam on a experimental build.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
80Washed lot with Coconut, White Chocolate, and Cinnamon in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
79Expect Orange, Grape, and Black Tea from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
79Expect Cherry Tomato, Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
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