82Expect Oolong Tea, Lychee, and Peach from this honey.
Yunnan, CN · Honey
Tea LikeLycheePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.08/oz
Roaster
Glitch Coffee & Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 80.6
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
OriginsCOETCNKEBR
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube95/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency79/10010/10 lots · weight 5%
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.
top-tier Japanese roastermust-visit Tokyo destinationhigh-quality beansfrequent festival presencedistinctive shop atmosphere
Threads cited (10)
- r/pourover · 634↑ · I visited Glitch Coffee’s homiest and cosiest coffee shop in Tokyo.
- r/Coffee · 388↑ · Tokyo coffee scene: my impressions / little guide
- r/pourover · 317↑ · Top 50 Coffee Roasters of 2025
- r/pourover · 68↑ · [Haul] My coffee pilgrimage to Hong Kong was a success!
- r/pourover · 60↑ · Japan (and Thailand) is amazing for pour over experience
- r/pourover · 56↑ · Random Pics from WOC Jakarta
- r/pourover · 55↑ · Japan coffee rundown - Kyoto
- r/pourover · 48↑ · 6 pound Tokyo Coffee Haul…Not sure I bought enough….
- r/pourover · 44↑ · 2024 Coffee Wrapped
- r/espresso · 36↑ · Closest brand to Glitch coffee beans in the US?
On YouTube
5 videos · 232k combined views
Outside coverage consistently identifies Glitch Coffee and Roasters as a pioneering force in the Japanese specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize their commitment to light roasts that highlight distinct and unique flavor profiles. The roaster is frequently praised for a philosophy that challenges conventional roasting and brewing methods to uncover new possibilities. Furthermore, observers note that the staff possesses an intense, almost obsessive dedication to their craft, which balances a professional exterior with deep passion.
Unconventional roasting philosophyEmphasis on light roast profilesObsessive staff dedicationExploration of infused processing methodsDirect relationships with farmersChallenging industry fixed concepts
Coverage from others
- 56k views
Why is Glitch Coffee so hyped? 🇯🇵
The Coffee Chronicler
- 49k views
Eating in Tokyo. Tempura Omakase. Star Bar. Glitch Coffee and Street Food. Part 1
James Andrews
- 46k views
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 -
- 43k views
TOKYO's Finest Specialty Coffee Shops
2nd Passport.
- 38k views
Is This $30 Cup of Coffee Worth It? Glitch Coffee Tokyo (Panama Geisha)
Precision Coffee Lab
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
10 in stock · 13 archived
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82Anaerobic Washed lot with Hibiscus Tea, Apricot, and Soldum in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
HibiscusApricotPlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.26/oz
82Melon, Golden Kiwi, and Water Melon on a anaerobic washed build.
Risaralda, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MelonKiwiWatermelon+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.23/oz
82Expect Cranberry, Ripe Plum, and American Cherry from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
CranberryPlumCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.23/oz
81Chamomile, Pear, and Orange on a experimental build.
Huila, CO · Experimental
ChamomilePearOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$36.12/oz
81Washed lot with Apricot, Orange, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
ApricotOrangeBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.66/oz
80Grape, Honey, and Red Apple on a washed build.
Sidama, ET · Washed
GrapeHoneyApple+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.54/oz
79Expect Almond, Oolong Tea, and Barley from this natural.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
AlmondTea LikeCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.19/oz
79Green Apple, Red Grape, and Apricot on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
AppleGrapePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.66/oz
79Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail lot with White Grape, Orange, and Green Apple in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail
GrapeOrangeApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.69/oz
Archived (13)
82Bubble Gum, Grape, and Aloe on a experimental build.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
Bubble GumGrapeAloe Vera+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.78/oz
Out of stock
82Raisin, Hazelnut, and Orange on a anaerobic natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightRaisinHazelnutOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$36.12/oz
Out of stock
82Peach Tea, Nectarine, and Floral on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
PeachNectarineFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$12.29/oz
Out of stock
81Natural lot with Black Tea, Orange, and Honey in the cup.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
Black TeaOrangeHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$12.76/oz
Out of stock
81Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry, Dried Prune, and Herb in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Anaerobic Natural
BlackberryPruneHerb+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.78/oz
Out of stock
81Lemongrass, Coconut, and Lime on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
HerbCoconutCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.44/oz
Out of stock
80Grape, Red Wine, and Chocolate on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
GrapeWineyChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.14/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Berry, Black Tea, and Chocolate from this natural.
Gedeb, ET · Natural
BerryBlack TeaChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Mandarin, Passion Fruit, and Earl Gray from this honey double fermentation.
Huila, CO · Honey Double Fermentation
TangerinePassion FruitBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.04/oz
Out of stock
80Bubble Gum, Candy, and Cranberry Jam on a experimental build.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
BubblegumCandyCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.23/oz
Out of stock
80Washed lot with Coconut, White Chocolate, and Cinnamon in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightCoconutWhite ChocolateCinnamon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.23/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Orange, Grape, and Black Tea from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
OrangeGrapeTea Like+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.66/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Cherry Tomato, Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
LightTomatoGrapefruitBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.66/oz
Out of stock
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