Japanese Mix Drip Bag Coffee - Medium Roast

☕ Flavor Analysis | Is this the right fit for you?

If you prefer coffee that is not overly acidic, smooth, and has a warm but not heavy aroma, this blend is very approachable. As a black coffee, you can experience a balance of nuts and sweetness; when milk is added, it becomes a smooth and delicious treat with sweet butterscotch and nutty aromas.

• Gentle Acidity: Low to medium-low presence, primarily used for brightening; non-stimulating.
• Warm Sweetness: Roasted nuts and a butterscotch finish; smooth and never cloying.
• Great for Black / Milk Coffee: Clean and balanced as a black coffee; becomes even silkier and sweeter with milk.

📌 Style Highlights (Sensory Evaluation)

Overall style: The main theme is roasted nuts and light cocoa aroma, with a finish carrying a slight butterscotch-like sweetness, offering a rounded and smooth drinking experience.

📊 Flavor Indicators (Sensory Evaluation)

Flavor Progression (Front / Middle / Finish)

• Front (Head): Roasted nuts, light cocoa, and soft caramel sweetness; mellow entry.
• Middle (Body): Rounded and silky mouthfeel; nut and cocoa tones become more concentrated with a clear balance.
• Finish (Finish): Butterscotch-like sweetness extends into a clean finish with a delicate lingering sweetness.

💧 Drip Bag Brewing Guide | 10g/bag

We use oxygen absorbers for freshness, which packs the coffee grounds tighter inside the bag, potentially causing a slower flow rate during brewing. Simply tap the bag to loosen the grounds first and pour in stages with a small water flow to stably extract the sweet nutty aromas and butterscotch finish.

• Suggested Temperature: 90°C–92°C (Try 89°C–90°C for a sweeter, mellower cup).
• Suggested Water Volume: 160–180ml (10g/bag; use 160ml for a stronger cup, or 180ml for a smoother cup).
• Suggested Cup Type: Tall cup (avoid steeping for a cleaner flavor).
• Pouring Rhythm: Bloom for 25–30 seconds + 2–3 pours (maintain a small water flow and steady dripping).

✅ Essential Drip Bag Tips (Must Do)

• Tap/Shake to Loosen Grounds (Crucial): Oxygen-free freshness packaging makes the grounds tighter and slows the drip rate. Tapping it firmly before tearing open improves the flow rate and ensures even extraction.
• Do Not Steep: Use a tall cup to keep the drip bag in a "dripping" state, ensuring a cleaner sweetness.
• Do Not Squeeze the Filter Bag: Remove the bag when it is almost done dripping; squeezing easily extracts harsh bitterness and astringency.

Quick Adjustment Tips:

• For more sweetness and body: 89–90°C, 160ml, divide into 2 pours → Nutty sweetness becomes more concentrated, mouthfeel becomes rounder.
• For milk coffee: Brew a stronger cup with 140–160ml, then add 120–180ml of milk/oat milk → Butterscotch notes become more prominent, mouthfeel becomes silkier.

Drip Bag Tip: The charm of this blend lies in its "balance and smoothness." Loosening the grounds + pouring in stages with a small water flow + avoiding squeezing is the easiest way to extract the roasted nut aroma and butterscotch finish.

👨🔬 Meet the Roaster | Rika Tanaka

A professional coffee roaster from Japan, holding two prestigious international certifications:

• SCAJ (Specialty Coffee Association of Japan) Advanced Barista
• JCQA Certified Coffee Instructor

Supplementary Note

The flavor descriptions on this page are subjective sensory experiences intended to help understand the flavor direction; actual performance may vary based on cup type, pouring rhythm, water temperature, water quality, and personal preference. If the drip bag flows too slowly, it is mostly related to tightly packed grounds; please tap to loosen the coffee bed first and switch to a staged, small water flow, which usually significantly improves sweetness and clarity.