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Coffee Roastery since 2000

SLOW COFFEE ROASTERY

Freshly-roasted coffee beans, at the heart of daily life.

In Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba, we hand-roast fair-trade, organic coffee beans, fresh from the roaster — direct to you. Founded in 2000.

COFFEE✦ROASTED FRESH✦FAIR TRADE · ORGANIC✦DECAF AVAILABLE✦SINCE 2000✦MATSUDO SHINDEN✦

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New single-origin beans and seasonal blends arrive throughout the season. Check our web shop for the latest lineup.

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Enjoy in-store tasting and buy beans by the gram — taste first, then choose what you like.

Online

Beans ship nationwide via our online store. Trial and tasting sets available.

About us

( Coffee Roastery )

A roastery loved in Matsudo-Shinden,a self-roasting shop.

In a corner of Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba, SlowCoffee Roastery has roasted fair-trade and organic coffee since 2000. We import only organic beans and roast them in-house to draw out their natural richness.

Protecting growers' livelihoods and not harming the environment — we deliver safe, delicious coffee fresh from the roaster, and share a richer everyday coffee culture, one cup at a time.

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2000
Founded in Matsudo
100%
Fair-trade& organic
FRESH
Roasted to order in Matsudo-shinden
FREE
Free tasting

Drawing out the bean's true flavor,
weaving rich coffee time into everyday life.

Taste Finder

Find your beans in 3 questions

Not sure which beans suit you? Answer three quick questions and we'll suggest the freshly-roasted beans closest to your taste.

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Drink

Cup menu

Each in-store or takeout cup is complimentary for customers who buy our beans, and the coffee changes daily.

* The day's coffee varies — please ask in-store.

  • Brewed coffee (Hot)

    In-store
  • Iced coffee

    In-store
  • Cafe latte

    In-store
  • Today's coffee

    In-store
Signature
Yirgacheffe

coffee, to the fullest

Signature

Our most popular cup is the Ethiopia Mocha Yirgacheffe Natural — praised in reviews for its floral aroma and natural sweetness. Fair-trade, organic beans, roasted fresh in-house. We also carry decaf and original blends, with in-store tasting and beans by the gram.

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Roastery

Why we are trusted in Matsudo
01 / Craft

In-house roasting craft

We roast batch by batch, maximizing the natural richness of organic beans selected from around the world.

02 / Tasting

In-store tasting & bean selection

Taste our coffee in-store and choose the cup that suits you. Ask us about roast level and grind, free of charge.

03 / For Everyone

Decaf & nationwide delivery

A decaf range popular with expecting mothers, plus an online store shipping nationwide — suited to every lifestyle.

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Google rating 4.8 (12 reviews)

Customer reviews
★★★★★

定期的に利用してます。エクアドル深煎りは絶品ですよ。これに奮発してグラインダー上位クラス買いましたが正解でした。豆のポテンシャルが発揮されて更にリピ確定です。値上げにもめげず💪

— しばたかずや 2 か月前
★★★★★

ここのコーヒー豆はおいしい。いくつか都内のスペシャルティコーヒーを飲んだけど個人的には1番好き。千葉の水は硬度が高くえぐみが出やすいです。お湯の温度と水の硬度を調整するとすごくおいしい。おいしいコーヒーを飲みたい人は試しましょう。ちなみにわたしが好きなのはイルガチェフ ナチュラルです。ご参考でした。

— H S 5 か月前
★★★★★

オーガニックで最高に美味しい珈琲豆が購入できます。お勧めです☕

— D.E 1 年前
★★★★★

オーガニックに力を入れて豆を仕入れられてます。 初めは、コーヒーの淹れ方、機材の購入すらわからなかった状態で伺わせてもらいました。 何もわからなかった僕に親切に教えて頂き、とても助かりました。 ここの豆で作るコーヒーはとても美味しいです。 これからもよろしくお願いします😊

— spot 2 年前
★★★★★

なんて言うんでしょう、小規模の事務所がずらっと並んだ市場のような(市場では無い)エリアの一角に店舗が。 妻が妊娠中からここのデカフェコーヒーを飲んでおり大変気に入っております。 直売所があると言うことで初めて行ってみました。 コーヒーの焙煎の良い香りが、、、 またお邪魔します

— TAIRA NAOTO 2 年前
★★★★★

20201207 再訪 早々に、2回目の訪問です。 今回は、有給休暇を頂いたので、 このチャンスで、珈琲豆追加購入です。 今回は、前回購入していない種類2種類を購入。 これで、デカフェ以外はコンプリートです。 サンプルで、デカフェも頂きました。 充実のコーヒーライフが過ごせます。 ありがとうございます。 20201203 初訪問 月曜日と木曜日に直売されているとの情報をインスタで拝見して、訪問しました。 焙煎所の付近は、珈琲の香りがしていい匂いです。初めて訪問しましたが、焙煎したての珈琲豆を購入出来て大満足です。 平日のみの販売の為、なかなか伺う事が難しいですが、また伺います。

— hiroshi ebisawa 5 年前

FAQ

Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation?+

As a direct-sales roastery, walk-ins are welcome with no reservation. For large quantities or gifts, please contact us in advance.

Opening hours?+

Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00-15:30. Please check Instagram for the latest open days.

What coffee do you offer?+

We offer fair-trade, organic coffee, roasted in-house in Japan.

What is fair trade?+

Trade that pays producers fairly and protects their livelihoods and the environment - a value we have held since 2000.

Do you roast in-house?+

Yes. We roast in-house at our Matsudo-Shinden roastery.

Can I taste before buying?+

Tasting is available in-store, so you can choose the beans that suit your taste.

Do you have decaf?+

We carry flavorful decaf, popular even with expecting mothers.

Can I buy online?+

Yes. Our online store ships nationwide.

What is your concept?+

Coffee that takes responsibility for both flavor and the story behind it, sharing the joy and hope of living.

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Notes on coffee & daily life

the stories behind fair-trade and organic beans, and ideas for a richer cup at home — shared little by little.

Heartfelt Hospitality with Fair Trade Coffee

For Gifts to Your Loved Ones or Heartfelt Hospitality: Fair Trade Coffee Directly from SlowCoffee Roastery

As time spent at home becomes richer, the value a single cup of coffee brings grows increasingly significant. Especially when welcoming family, friends, or important guests, or when choosing a gift to express gratitude, you might wonder, What kind of coffee would they enjoy?

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales is located in a corner of the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, and for over 20 years, we have been roasting specialty coffee exclusively focused on fair trade and organic practices. Fair trade coffee is not just delicious; it also considers producers and the environment, making it a choice that will enrich the hearts of both the giver and the recipient.

At our roastery, we await your visit with freshly roasted beans prepared with skilled techniques and warm hospitality tailored to each customer. In this column, we will introduce how to best utilize our roastery to achieve the ultimate coffee experience for those special occasions.

The Joy of Choosing a Special Cup: The Value of Fair Trade Coffee

While there are many choices when selecting coffee, we particularly want customers seeking a special cup to know about the appeal of fair trade coffee. At our roastery, with years of experience and dedication, we handle carefully selected fair trade and organic coffee beans from around the world. Let us explain why fair trade coffee is a special choice.

  • Ethical Choice: Fair trade coffee supports producers in earning fair wages and engaging in sustainable agriculture. Knowing that your choice of coffee contributes to improving the lives of producers on the other side of the world deepens the flavor of that coffee even further. This can also serve as a conversation starter when gifting or entertaining, more strongly conveying the giver's thoughtfulness.
  • Proof of High Quality: Fair trade certification not only signifies ethical practices but also guarantees high-quality coffee beans. When combined with the roasting techniques we have cultivated over 20 years of experience, we maximize the rich, inherent flavors of the beans, delivering the complex and deep taste unique to specialty coffee. We offer many proud creations, such as the highly-rated Yirgacheffe, known for its delicious reputation, and natural process beans with unique flavors.
  • Commitment to Safety and Security: Organic certified coffee beans are cultivated with minimal use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This provides peace of mind, knowing that you, your beloved family, and friends can drink it safely. It is also an ideal Matsudo coffee bean gift for those who are health-conscious.

Catering to All Customers: Decaf Coffee and Personalized Brewing Consultations

When inviting important guests, some may wish to enjoy coffee but are concerned about caffeine. We also often hear from those who brew coffee daily at home but struggle to achieve their ideal taste. At our roastery, we genuinely listen to each customer's voice and provide solutions.

Enjoy a Coffee Time for Everyone with Decaf Coffee

  • Extensive Selection: We offer a rich variety of flavorful decaf coffee for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those who want to enjoy coffee at night, or anyone looking to reduce caffeine intake. Decaf does not mean compromising on taste. We maintain the quality of specialty coffee, ensuring a satisfying cup even without caffeine. Prices start from 900 yen per 100g.
  • Express Your Consideration: Offering decaf coffee at a hospitality setting is an excellent opportunity to convey your thoughtful consideration to guests. A space where everyone can enjoy delicious coffee equally will foster lively conversation and a richer time.

Delicious Brewing Advice Tailored to Chiba's Water (Free)

Do you ever find that the coffee you brew at home doesn't quite match the taste of a coffee shop? Particularly due to Chiba's high water hardness, a little ingenuity is required for coffee extraction. At our roastery, we provide free, specific advice to help customers brew the best coffee at home.

  1. Adjustments for Water Quality: Considering Chiba's water hardness, we offer concrete suggestions for hot water temperature, extraction time, and grind size to prevent unpleasant bitterness.
  2. Advice Tailored to Your Equipment: We will explain the optimal brewing method according to your coffee extraction equipment (e.g., hand drip, French press). We carefully support even beginners to confidently enjoy the world of specialty coffee.
  3. Addressing Individual Questions: We answer your specific questions like Why does it taste this way? or I want it to be more like this, and together, we explore your ideal cup. Customers from Matsudo City and Yabashira areas are also welcome to consult us.

Freshness and Satisfaction On the Spot: The Appeal of Coffee Bean Bulk Sales in Matsudo

To enjoy the best coffee at home, bean freshness is paramount. The flavor of freshly roasted beans diminishes over time. At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, we undertake various initiatives to consistently deliver fresh coffee to our customers.

Freshness and Satisfaction Only Achievable at Our Roastery

  • Advantage of Direct Roastery Sales: Our roastery is, quite literally, a direct sales store attached to a roasting facility. This allows us to consistently deliver freshly roasted beans directly to our customers. If you visit after checking our daily roasting schedule, you can acquire beans at their peak freshness.
  • Bulk Sales for Just What You Need: With our Coffee Bean Bulk Sales in Matsudo service, you can purchase beans in your desired quantity, starting from 100g units. This eliminates worries about flavor degradation from buying large quantities at once, allowing you to always enjoy fresh coffee. It is also highly popular among those who wish to try various types of beans in small quantities. Specialty coffee beans are available from 800 yen per 100g.
  • Confirm with a Tasting: Another significant appeal of our roastery is the tasting available environment, where you can taste and confirm the flavor before purchasing. Being able to experience the flavor and characteristics of the beans you're interested in before choosing ensures a successful coffee selection.

Delighting Loved Ones Far Away: Coffee Bean Online Store with Nationwide Delivery

Responding to customers who say, I want to send this delicious coffee to dear friends living far away or It's difficult to visit Matsudo, but I want to try SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales beans, our roastery also offers a Coffee Bean Online Store with Nationwide Delivery service.

Expanding the Coffee Circle with Our Online Store

  • Nationwide Delivery: Through our online store, you can purchase our carefully selected fair trade and organic coffee beans from anywhere in Japan. It's also perfect as a surprise gift for coffee lovers residing far away.
  • Subscription Service: For those who always want to enjoy fresh coffee beans without running out, our monthly subscription service, starting from 2,500 yen, is highly recommended. Carefully selected specialty coffee beans are delivered to your home every month, so you never have to worry about forgetting to buy, ensuring you always enjoy the best coffee life.
  • Gift Options Available: Our online store also accommodates requests for Matsudo coffee bean gifts for your loved ones, including attaching message cards and gift wrapping. The ability to send heartfelt gifts even from a distance is a unique advantage of our online store.

Steps to Achieve the Best Coffee Experience at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales

How was that? We've explained how our roastery can support you for hospitality, gifts for loved ones, and your own rich coffee time. From here, we will introduce specific steps from choosing coffee at our roastery to enjoying it at home.

Step 1: Visit and Consultation

First, please feel free to visit our roastery located in the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. We have ample parking, so you can visit by car with peace of mind. We will welcome you with warm hospitality.

  • Tell Us Your Purpose: Please tell us your reason for visiting (e.g., gift, hospitality, home use), your usual coffee preferences, and what kind of scene you intend to use it for.
  • Experience the Flavor with a Tasting: You can actually taste the coffee beans you're interested in to confirm their flavor. We will help you find your this is it! cup from our extensive lineup. We particularly recommend the popular Yirgacheffe and natural process beans, which are highly rated.

Step 2: Bean Selection and Brewing Advice

Based on your needs and tasting impressions, we will propose the optimal coffee beans. We will provide detailed explanations from a professional perspective, including the story behind fair trade coffee and how to choose decaf coffee.

  • Personalized Brewing Consultation: Once the beans are chosen, we will give you specific advice on how to brew delicious coffee at home. We will generously share our expert knowledge, including extraction methods that consider Chiba's water hardness and tips tailored to your equipment. Of course, this advice is free.
  • Coffee Equipment Consultations Also Available: Please feel free to ask us about choosing and using coffee extraction equipment. We will suggest the best equipment for your lifestyle and help enrich your coffee life.

Step 3: Enjoy at Home or Gift It

With freshly roasted coffee beans and expert advice, your rich coffee time at home is finally ready to begin. You can also confidently present it as a gift to your loved ones.

  • Savor Peak Freshness: The beans you purchase can be enjoyed at their best flavor if consumed on the same day or as soon as possible.
  • Utilize as a Gift: As a Matsudo coffee bean gift, carefully wrap it and present it with a heartfelt message of gratitude. Adding the story of fair trade coffee will surely delight the recipient.
  • Nationwide Delivery Also Available: Our online store on our website offers Coffee Bean Online Store with Nationwide Delivery, so please send this special cup to your loved ones living far away.

Summary: Enrich Your Daily Life with Fair Trade Coffee

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales aspires to be more than just a coffee bean retailer; we aim to be a partner in enriching each customer's coffee life.

As a fair trade and organic specialty roastery with over 20 years of experience, our mission is to deliver high-quality, ethical fair trade coffee to everyone. Why not choose our roastery's coffee for your hospitality, gifts for loved ones, and your own special cup?

We will meet all your coffee needs with fresh roasted beans, an extensive selection of decaf coffee, and free brewing advice tailored to Chiba's water hardness. Please visit SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales in Matsudo at your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you.

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coffee in Matsudo, Chiba

A fair-trade, organic coffee roastery in Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba — for everyone in Matsudo, Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and beyond who wants real coffee at home.

MATSUDO-SHINDEN

Located in a corner of Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo-Shinden, easy to reach by car from Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and Goko. A coffee roastery for daily life in Matsudo.

CHIBA WATER × COFFEE

Enjoy in-store tasting and buy beans by the gram. Taste first, then choose the beans that suit you — ask us about roast level and grind, too.

FAIR TRADE · ORGANIC

Since 2000 we have handled only fair-trade, organic beans, roasted in-house. Looking for organic or decaf coffee in Matsudo, or coffee beans as a gift? In-store or via our online store, we ship freshly-roasted beans nationwide.

Get freshly-roasted beans

Start with a trial set.For regulars, a subscription that delivers freshly-roasted beans.

Order from our online store for nationwide shipping, or ask in-store and we'll suggest beans to match your taste.

Trial set

Compare and find your favorite

Several single origins and blends in small batches — perfect for first-timers.

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Subscription

Freshly roasted, on schedule

Have fresh beans delivered on your cycle so you never run out. Ask us for details.

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Gift

Coffee as a thoughtful gift

Fair-trade, organic beans make a meaningful gift. We help you choose.

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Access & Contact

Our direct-sales roastery in Matsudo-Shinden lets you choose freshly-roasted beans on the spot. Free in-store tastings and bean-selection advice are always available. Please drop by.

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SlowCoffee Roastery (direct sales)
Address
Keiyo Distribution Centre 6-2, 24 Matsudo-shinden, Matsudo, Chiba 270-2241
Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–15:30We sometimes have irregular closures — please check our Instagram schedule.
Area
Matsudo City / Nationwide via online store
Access
Shinkeisei Line area. Easy by car from Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and Goko.
Parking
Parking available within the Keiyo Distribution Center.