NARUSHIMA COFFEE

At NARUSHIMA COFFEE, part of the appeal is finding a coffee to suit your taste, starting with the beans. Visitors have said they could choose not only the beans but also the drip-brewing method, making it enjoyable to settle on a cup while putting their preferences into words. One person who knew little about coffee simply described the kind of flavours they liked and ordered from there.

The menu’s descriptions make it easy to compare the beans. Santa Maura Farm Pacamara from Nicaragua, for example, is described as low in bitterness, with sweet and tart notes reminiscent of peach and melon. Guatemala’s Antigua Azotea Farm is presented with aromas of citrus, apple and muscat grapes, alongside hints of herbs and cinnamon; it could suit those looking for a clean, refreshing citrus acidity. Kenya’s Red Mountain AA Top, by contrast, is rated as more bitter, with raspberry-like flavours, caramel-like sweetness and nutty aromas. The descriptions offer a guide to choosing between lighter, fruit-led coffees and cups with more bitterness and roasty character.

There is more than one way to enjoy the coffee: drip, French press and AeroPress are all on the menu. One visitor wrote about having a light-roast coffee made with an AeroPress, a welcome option for anyone interested in both the beans and the brewing method. You could also start with the coffee of the day. Another visitor described enjoying the daily cup in the café and spending a quiet spell there.

Beyond coffee, the menu includes café au lait, served hot or iced, as well as tea and caffeine-free herbal tea. You can take your drink away or settle in and enjoy it at the café, whether you have time to consider the beans or simply want a cup to go. This is a café for taking time to find a coffee that suits your taste in Kami-Shakujii.