The overall experience was not what I imagined, but I would say that it exceeded my expectations in a different way.
- Sourcing specific sake making water from brewery (good coffee starts with good water)
- "single-origin milk" milk from Juliet the only active cow in the Ishikawa farm.
- seasonal fruits, the graded pear in the espresso mocktail was amazing
- The coffee beans were sourced directly from the farmer.
Chadō
The space seats only 4, in a broken metal cocoon (aka cokuun), to invoke the feeling of being inside a namu teapot. Small space, limited group size, creates and intensifies meaningful conversations.Kaiseki
Every piece of tableware was tastefully selected for both form and aesthetic. Each course was setup like an art work, simliar to what would be expected in a Kaiseki meal. Knowledge of how each vessel and material affects sight, smell and taste, demostrates the depth of planning and experimentation. The coffee vessel for the pourover was co-created by them with an arita pottery to enhance the aroma of the coffee, very similar to the shape of a glencain whisky glass.Dedication to perfection
The commitment to maximise the taste experience was amazing- Sourcing specific sake making water from brewery (good coffee starts with good water)
- "single-origin milk" milk from Juliet the only active cow in the Ishikawa farm.
- seasonal fruits, the graded pear in the espresso mocktail was amazing
- The coffee beans were sourced directly from the farmer.
Showcasing a single coffee type
I like their concept of using only a single coffee bean type, and showcasing various aspects of the same bean and how it blends from a traditional pour over, to mocktail, to something experimental.Chamomericano
Her own creation of both the word and her blend of Chamomile with Espresso. Experimental.Speakeasy
Their address was not listed, nor pinned in google. You are only informed of the exact location after paid reservation. Was told that even some Japanese customers had problems locating the space. Not sure if this contributed much to the overall expereince, but i guess humans like mystery.Overall
Miki San had such a pleasant personality, spoke excellent English and was obviously passionate and knowledgeable about every topic we chat upon during the session. We enjoyed the way she conducted the entire session.
