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From Kyoto!! Up-and-coming roaster Yasunari Sawanoi ( ABOUT US COFFEE ) is participating!

2023.10.12
Roaster Yasunari Sawanoi ( ABOUT US COFFEE ) has joined CROWD ROASTER as a new member.
We will also be offering a tasting set featuring coffee roasted by Sawanoi .

Winner of "Coffee Collection World Discover" to discover the world's best single-origin coffee

 
Yasunari Sawanoi , who used to work in the fashion industry, chose coffee as a way to express his individuality at the age of 30. He became fascinated with Manabu while studying coffee at a specialized Manabu school, and opened " ABOUT US COFFEE " in Kyoto immediately after graduating.

He obtained his Q Grader certification, participated in many roasting study sessions, and continued to hone his skills. In 2022, he won his first competition at the "Coffee Collection World Discover" to discover the world's best single-origin coffee. He has become a prominent figure in Kyoto.

Sawanoi values ​​the diversity of coffee.
We want to bring out the individuality of various coffees and make them enjoyable for people with diverse tastes.
The store's name also reflects the idea that "US" is the main focus, including producers, baristas, and coffee lovers.
 

Sawanoi 's special tasting set is now on sale!

To commemorate the participation of Yasunari Sawanoi ( ABOUT US COFFEE ), we will be selling a limited number of "SAWANOI COFFEE COLLECTION CHAMPION BOX" tasting sets (50g x 3 brands)!

This is the first ever tasting set from CROWD ROASTER , which is packed with Sawanoi 's attention to detail.

This time, we carefully considered the compatibility between Sawanoi and the brands and selected three unique brands.

[CSLC] Colombia/El Paraiso Farm/ Castillo /Double Anaerobic Lychee [ETH] Panama/Kotwa Farm/Ethiopia/Natural [ SL28 ] Kenya/Kiamabala/ SL28 /Washed

This is a tasting set that offers a variety of different wines, with different selections and countries of origin.

This set has been named the "SAWANOI COFFEE COLLECTION CHAMPION BOX" after Sawanoi 's history of winning the "COFFEE COLLECTION WORLD DISCOVER" on his first appearance.

Sawanoi aims for diversity in flavors

Please come and experience our desire to bring out the individuality of various coffees and allow people with diverse tastes to enjoy them.

As its name suggests, CSLC is characterized by its fresh flavors such as lychee, as well as a variety of other fruit flavors such as strawberry and peach.
[ETH] is centered around berry flavors such as strawberry and cranberry, with a lingering chocolate-like sweetness, giving it a well-balanced impression that makes it enjoyable.
When warm, SL28 has a sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar, and as it cools, you can experience the juicy flavors of plum and citrus.
 
 
Sawanoi aims to create a coffee in which all elements are perfectly balanced, rather than one that stands out in particular.
Please enjoy this set to the fullest!

【Description of item】
■SAWANOI COFFEE COLLECTION CHAMPION BOX
・Sales price: 2,480 yen (tax included)
・Contents: 50g x 3 bags, total 150g (roasted beans)