Nakamura , Japan's top roaster for the third time, takes on a new variety from Panama. Champion commemorative bottle released
Yoshiyuki Nakamura is a roaster who won the Japan Coffee Roasting Championship (JCRC), which determines the best roaster in Japan, in 2017 and 2022, and recently won his third championship in the 2025 competition. Nakamura , who runs mamepolepole in Okinawa City and is a leading figure in Japan's coffee scene as a champion, has achieved a record of second place in the world championships, and his roasting, which combines theory and intuition at a high level, is something that many roasters aspire to.
CROWD ROASTER will be releasing a special bottle to commemorate Nakamura becoming the JCRC 2025 Champion.
CROWD ROASTER will be releasing a special bottle to commemorate Nakamura becoming the JCRC 2025 Champion.
Nakamura roasted the new variety "Lupao," developed at the Auromar Farm in Panama. This bottle embodies all of Champion's thoughts on exploring the new possibilities of coffee.
It has a fruity taste reminiscent of oranges and mandarins, a complex flavor, and a glossy sweetness like molasses. The aftertaste is pleasantly lingering, similar to Assam tea, and while it has a simple structure, it has a taste that allows you to enjoy a wide range of flavors.
A new variety, "Lupao," born from a world-renowned farm
Lupao is an original variety that was born by chance through natural hybridization at Auromar, a world-renowned Panamanian Geisha farm. It all began when farm owner Roberto Brenes (pictured Shin ) noticed two unfamiliar, short trees among Geisha trees during his second year of cultivation. The trees eventually grew into sturdy, vibrant specimens, which he named "Lupao" after Roberto's eldest granddaughters, Lucia and Paola.
The varietal composition is 70% Geisha and hybrid, with the remainder being Catuai and a trace of Bourbon . It has a mellow, full-bodied Panamanian Geisha aroma and a rich finish derived from traditional Arabica varieties. It is produced at an altitude of 1,570-1,770m in Pietro Candela, Chiriquí, using a natural process.
Panama's "next generation coffee" is still little known to the world. To bring out its potential, we asked champion roaster Nakamura to roast it for us.
The varietal composition is 70% Geisha and hybrid, with the remainder being Catuai and a trace of Bourbon . It has a mellow, full-bodied Panamanian Geisha aroma and a rich finish derived from traditional Arabica varieties. It is produced at an altitude of 1,570-1,770m in Pietro Candela, Chiriquí, using a natural process.
Panama's "next generation coffee" is still little known to the world. To bring out its potential, we asked champion roaster Nakamura to roast it for us.
I hope you will try this rare coffee at least once.
This is a completely limited quantity sale.
The bottle design is also limited edition.
Brand information Country of origin: Panama Region of production: Chiriqui Province Pietro Candela Farm: Auromar Producer: Roberto Brenes Altitude: 1,570-1,770m
Variety: Lupao (70% hybrid including Geisha , Catuai, Bourbon )
Process: Natural Flavor: Orange, Lemon, Syrup
You can purchase this special bottle of Yoshiyuki Nakamura 's coffee at CROWD ROASTER ONLINE STORE. Please also check out our premium lineup, including Panama Geisha .
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