About Kyoto Black

I am constantly refining my technique, always pushing to make a smoother, stronger and sweeter cup of coffee.  That has always been the goal.  And it shows. Kyoto Black is perfectly balanced and strong enough to shine regardless of how its prepared.

My select blend of dark roasted Brazilian and medium roasted Guatemalan beans give you the best of both worlds.  It is strong, and sweet, thick, but smooth.  The flavors are familiar but you will swear my coffee is different.  And it is different.  

Kyoto Black is not just a cold brew, it is a full sensory experience.  I started making it as a hobby because I wanted to learn more about coffee through cold brewing.  In the process, I learned more than I could've imagined. 

What is Kyoto Style Cold Brew?

Typical cold brewed coffees are made by steeping coffee grounds in large vats of cold water for up to 24 hours.  This coffee slurry is then strained and filtered.  This process can yield good coffee, but there are problems with it.

Despite the filtering process, steeped cold brews tend to be murky with sediment. This is why many cold brews have muddled flavors or a flabby mouthfeel.  Not to mention, they also look cloudy and unappealing.  However, because this process is cheap, most companies are happy to use it.  Steeping allows them to produce cold brew in batches of over 1,000 liters at a time.

Kyoto Style cold brew on the other hand, is made in small batches, one drop at a time.  Kyoto Style is currently the only method for making drip cold brew; all other styles rely on steeping grounds.  This matters because drip coffees have cleaner, clearer flavors than steeped coffees. And since fresh water is constantly dripped on the grounds, the extraction is ideal.

I take Kyoto Style a step further.  Using my deep coffee expertise, I've been able to take the process to the next level. My way of doing things is very labor intensive, but the difference is well worth it ;)