Thank you very much for your continued patronage and enjoyment of CROWD ROASTER .

This is an announcement regarding the addition of a new roaster to our team.
We are pleased to announce that Yuya Kosakada ( Raw Sugar Roast ) will be joining CROWD ROASTER as a new member of our team!

Yuya Kosakada worked at Manabu , the shop of world barista champion Paul Bassett, and has been active as a barista since its opening at GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS, a renowned light roast coffee shop in Jimbocho, Tokyo.

Wanting to further develop coffee culture, Kosakada transitioned from barista to roaster in order to share the appeal of specialty coffee with more people.

Raw Sugar Roast was opened in 2022 by Masashi Oda, who had gained experience both in Japan and abroad.

 

Kosakada 's roasting process doesn't create "just a tasty coffee" with a monotonous flavor profile and easily understandable taste; instead, it produces "a coffee to engage with," where the inherent flavors derived from the coffee variety and terroir are intricately interwoven.

Mr. Kosakada says that his goal is to create a coffee that can convince drinkers with just one sip, as an entry point to conveying the appeal of coffee to as many people as possible.

The roasting machine used is a Giesen, which has high heat retention and can develop flavors and express a rich mouthfeel. A precise profile is created down to the second, ensuring that no key points are missed in bringing out the best characteristics of the coffee.

We maintain our stance that roasting serves as an amplification circuit for flavor development, stemming from the passion of the producing regions and producers.

 
To commemorate the participation of roaster Yuya Kosakada ( Raw Sugar Roast ), we will be releasing a limited-quantity "KOSAKADA Sugary BOX" tasting set (50g x 3 varieties)!

This is the first ever tasting set from CROWD ROASTER , packed with Mr. Kosakada 's meticulous attention to detail.

This time, after carefully considering the compatibility of Mr. Kosakada with the brands, we have selected three unique brands.

The three selected varieties are: "[CSLC] Colombia/El Paraiso Farm/Castillo/Double Anaerobic Lychee", "[GJE] Ethiopia/Zereram Washing Station/Ethiopia/Natural", and "[ SL28 ] Kenya/Kiamabara/ SL28 /Washed".
We have prepared a tasting set featuring wines of different varieties, selection processes, and origins.

The other day, our management team also conducted a cupping of the roasted beans that Mr. Kosakada sent us. We were able to fully appreciate the unique characteristics of each variety, but we also strongly felt the exceptional sweetness and clarity that Mr. Kosakada 's roasting technique brings out.

This set is named "KOSAKADA Sugary BOX" to symbolize Mr. Kosakada 's dedication to sweetness and the roasting process that allows you to fully enjoy the rich, gently blossoming flavors.
As the name suggests, you can experience the exceptional sweetness that only top-class coffee possesses, created through the finest quality coffee beans and the skills of a first-class roaster.

【CSLC】 is characterized by an overwhelmingly strong, refreshing lychee-like flavor and a rich, sweet taste reminiscent of strawberry jam.
【GJE】 has a sweet and sour taste reminiscent of blackberries, enveloped in a gentle, clear sweetness.
【 SL28 】 offers a rich flavor reminiscent of blood oranges, yet with a refreshing tartness!
Each brand has its own unique character, making this a very enjoyable tasting set.

By purchasing this set, you will be able to feel Mr. Kosakada 's passion for roasting and his dedication to coffee.
Please purchase this limited-edition special package and fully enjoy the exceptionally sweet coffee roasted by Mr. Kosakada .

 

<Product details>
・Product name: KOSAKADA Sugary BOX
• Selling price: 2,480 yen (tax included)
・Contents: 50g x 3 bags, total 150g (roasted beans)

*This is not a regular roasting event; it is an item available for immediate purchase.