Roaster · 福岡市, 福岡県
rec-coffee.com ↗Prices in JPY
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About the roasterShop tour
Kurasu Kyoto · 29.6K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook 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.
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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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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7 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Panama and Colombia.
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit and YouTube. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 7 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
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.
The catalog
Roaster flags Vivid Sweetness Reminiscent Of Red Berries, Bright And Refreshing Acidity Like Orange And Grapefruit, and Juicy Flavor Of Cherry And Ripe Citrus in the cup.
Comayagua, HN
Typical US$1.58 to $3.00/oz
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Typical US$1.86 to $3.54/oz
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Typical US$1.40 to $2.66/oz
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Washed lot with Orange, Stone Fruit, and Red Berry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Typical US$1.58 to $3.02/oz
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Typical US$1.31 to $2.50/oz
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Typical US$1.42 to $2.72/oz
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Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Red Grape, Watermelon, and Orange on an anaerobic washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Raspberry, Orange, and Citrus from this experimental lot.
Panama City, PA · Experimental
Expect Floral, Strawberry, and Papaya from this natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Expect Orange Cream, Herbals, and Sweet Chocolate from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Ripe Mango, Passion Fruit, and Syrup on an anaerobic washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Anaerobic Natural lot with Red Grape, Wild Berry, and Winey in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Raspberry, Dried Prune, and Stone Fruit on an anaerobic natural lot.
La Paz, HN · Anaerobic Natural
Cupping notes point toward Passion Fruit, Fruit Candy, and Tropical Flavor.
Cauca, CO
Red Apple, Plum, and Molasses on a black honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Black Honey
Expect Wild Berry, Citrus, and Pineapple from this anaerobic natural lot.
Gedeo, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Cacao, Chocolate Liqueur, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
Caldas, CO · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:
Roaster flags Strawberry, Raspberry, and Berry Jam in the cup.
Boquete, PA
Cupping notes point toward Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, and Peach.
Boquete, PA
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Ripe Cherry, and Herbal Nuance.
Huehuetenango, GT
Washed lot with Brown Sugar, Nougat, and Orange in the cup.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed
Roaster flags Raisin, Tangerine, and Herbal in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE
Cupping notes point toward Bergamot, Fig, and Citrus.
Huehuetenango, GT
Think Nectarine, Caramel, and Almond.
Minas Gerais, BR
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Stone Fruit, and Sweet Chocolate.
Nueva Segovia, NI
Roaster flags Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Floral Aroma in the cup.
Roaster flags Molasses, Chocolate, and Apple in the cup.
Think Orange, Lime Juice, and Juniper Berry.
Orange Wine Like Acidity, Baked Apple, and White Peach on a honey lot.
Tarrazu, CR · Honey
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.
…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*
…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
Flagship cafe
大丸福岡天神店
天神1-4-1 本館B2階, 福岡市, 福岡県
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