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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.

Experience Bliss in Matsudo: The Allure of Bulk Coffee Beans by Weight

Indulge in a Perfect Cup in Matsudo: The Allure of Bulk Coffee Beans. Your unique coffee story begins in Matsudo with the charm of Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo.

In our daily lives, a relaxing coffee break is indispensable. For waking up in the morning, refreshing in the afternoon, and chatting with loved ones, a single cup of coffee brings rich moments that make us happy. However, some of you might be wondering, How can I brew truly delicious coffee at home? It's common to have questions, especially about finding beans that suit your taste, how to enjoy seasonal flavors, and how to recreate the perfect cup at home.

Nestled in a corner of the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales is precisely the place to answer your questions and enrich your coffee-filled life. For over 20 years, we have meticulously roasted carefully selected specialty coffee beans from around the world, specializing in fair trade and organic varieties. Here, we don't just sell coffee beans; we offer warm hospitality and expert advice tailored to each customer's coffee journey.

When you hear Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo, what probably comes to mind first is our commitment to freshness and quality. At our roastery, we deliver freshly roasted beans directly to you, maximizing the rich, original flavors of the beans through our skilled techniques. This time, we will delve into how SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales can enhance your coffee life, including ways to enjoy it with seasonal variations and tips for brewing a delicious cup at home.

Discovering the Best Taste at Home: The Essence of Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo

You might be someone who struggles with choosing coffee beans or finds yourself always buying the same ones. Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales offers a special appeal that we particularly want such individuals to experience. Because it's by weight, you can try small quantities of interesting beans and enjoy discovering various types of coffee.

Tasting Experience to Discover Truly Delicious Beans

At our roastery, we offer in-store tastings so that customers can confidently choose their beans. By savoring freshly brewed coffee on the spot, you'll have the chance to rediscover your preferences or uncover new coffee delights. The joy of finding your favorite beans while checking flavor profiles, characteristics, and suitability to your palate is truly exceptional.

Through tasting, you might make specific discoveries, such as I like fruity acidity or I prefer a good balance of bitterness and richness. We encourage you to take this opportunity to try our proud creations, such as Yirgacheffe and natural process beans, which are highly acclaimed as delicious in customer reviews.

Commitment to Freshness: Quality Unique to Direct-from-Roastery Sales

One of the most crucial factors determining the deliciousness of coffee beans is freshness. At our roastery, we sell freshly roasted beans directly to ensure our customers always enjoy coffee in its best state. Because the beans go directly from the roastery to your hands, we minimize distribution time, allowing you to fully savor the beans' original aroma and flavor.

With Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo, you can buy the quantity you need when you need it, ensuring you always have fresh beans on hand. This will make every cup you brew at home taste exceptionally special, as if you were drinking it at a café. Fresh beans swell beautifully and have a rich aroma. This difference is sure to profoundly change your coffee life.

Enjoying the Changing Seasons with Coffee: Recommended Beans and Brewing Methods

Coffee can be enjoyed throughout the year, but how you enjoy it changes subtly with each season. By understanding how to choose and brew coffee beans suitable for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, your coffee time will become even richer. SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales offers suggestions for seasonal flavors, guiding you on how to enjoy coffee year-round.

Spring: Light Flavors Evoking New Beginnings

As winter's chill recedes and the arrival of a new season is felt, spring calls for coffee beans characterized by bright, light acidity and floral aromas. For example, a gloriously fragrant bean like Ethiopian Yirgacheffe perfectly complements the cheerful spring mood. Light roasting further enhances the beans' inherent fruity flavors. When brewing, a slightly higher temperature and quick extraction will allow you to enjoy delicate aromas without losing them.

  • Spring's Recommended Flavors: Fruity acidity, floral aroma
  • Brewing Tip: Set water temperature slightly higher and aim for quick extraction

Summer: A Refreshing and Cooling Cup

In hot summer, popular choices include beans with a solid body and pleasant bitterness, enjoyable as iced coffee, or those suitable for slow extraction as cold brew. Making flash-chilled iced coffee with dark-roasted beans or slowly extracting flavor with cold brew results in a refreshing cup even on hot days. Cold brew also has reduced caffeine, making it recommended for those sensitive to caffeine.

  • Summer's Recommended Flavors: Deep body, pleasant bitterness, mildness suitable for cold brew
  • Brewing Tip: For a refreshing feel, try flash-chilled iced coffee or cold brew

Autumn: Rich Aromas Evoking the Deepening Season

In the harvest season of autumn, coffee beans with savory flavors like nuts and chocolate, or those with a substantial body, are an excellent match. Balanced medium-dark roasted beans from Brazil or Colombia are ideal for reading or spending quiet moments. By slowly hand-dripping during long autumn evenings, you can fully savor the deepening aromas.

  • Autumn's Recommended Flavors: Savory notes like nuts and chocolate, heavy body
  • Brewing Tip: Extract slowly with slightly lower water temperature to enjoy the aroma

Winter: Heartwarming, Deep, and Mellow Flavors

In cold winter, we recommend dark-roasted coffee that warms the body and pairs well with milk, or beans with complex, spice-like flavors. Blends with rich body and sweetness, or robust beans like Indonesian Mandheling, truly shine in the colder months. They are also excellent for making café au lait or lattes. Enjoy a luxurious cup that warms both body and soul.

  • Winter's Recommended Flavors: Rich body, sweetness, dark roast that pairs well with milk
  • Brewing Tip: Combine with milk for café au lait or latte

These seasonal suggestions are merely examples. At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, we are happy to assist each customer in choosing the perfect beans to match their preferences and mood of the day. Please feel free to consult our staff.

Making a Difference with 'Chiba Water': Expert Brewing Advice Unique to Our Specialty Store

The taste of coffee is greatly influenced not only by the type of beans and roast level but also by the water used. In Chiba Prefecture, especially, water hardness varies by region, so understanding its characteristics when brewing coffee is a crucial key to bringing out the best flavor at home. At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, our roasters, with over 20 years of experience, provide free advice on delicious brewing methods that consider Chiba's water hardness.

Relationship Between Water Hardness and Coffee Flavor

'Hardness,' which indicates the amount of mineral components in water, affects coffee extraction. Generally, soft water tends to bring out delicate flavors and acidity, resulting in a clear taste. Hard water, on the other hand, is said to emphasize coffee's bitterness and body, leading to a rich, heavy flavor. However, if the hardness is too high, it can suppress the coffee's delicate aroma or sometimes be perceived as an unpleasant astringency.

Since water in Chiba Prefecture tends to have higher hardness in some areas, it's important to be aware of this water characteristic when brewing coffee at home. Our roastery staff are well-versed in Chiba's water properties and will provide specific advice on optimal brewing methods tailored to your home's water quality.

Practical Brewing Advice You Can Implement at Home

  • Adjusting Water Temperature: When brewing with high-hardness water, extracting at a slightly lower temperature than usual can suppress astringency and result in a mellower mouthfeel.
  • Adjusting Extraction Time: Longer extraction times tend to bring out bitterness and undesirable flavors. Extracting quickly can help maintain a clear taste.
  • Grind Size: A slightly coarser grind ensures better water flow and prevents over-extraction.
  • Choosing Equipment: Extraction also varies depending on the material and shape of the equipment. Our roastery also offers consultations on coffee brewing equipment tailored to your lifestyle and brewing preferences.

These pieces of advice are designed to help you enjoy the fresh beans purchased from Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo to their fullest at home. We will explain each point carefully so that even beginners can confidently enjoy the world of specialty coffee, so please feel free to ask any questions.

Meeting Diverse Needs: Decaf Coffee and Gift Suggestions

At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, we offer a wide variety of coffee beans to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We especially want to highlight our extensive lineup of decaf coffee and our suggestions for Coffee Bean Gifts Matsudo, perfect for thoughtful presents to loved ones.

Popular Even Among Pregnant Women: The Rich World of Decaf Coffee

Many people enjoy coffee but are trying to reduce their caffeine intake. Decaf coffee is a strong ally, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Our roastery offers a wide selection of flavorful decaf coffees, which are highly praised by many customers, especially pregnant women, for their deep taste and aroma that belie their decaffeinated nature.

Just like regular specialty coffee, decaf coffee also richly expresses the inherent characteristics of the beans. Why not try decafs from various origins and discover your favorite? Tastings are available, so please try them in-store.

For Heartwarming Gifts: Coffee Bean Gifts Matsudo

For birthdays, anniversaries, or as a token of gratitude to someone special, why not give high-quality coffee beans? At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, we offer consultations for Coffee Bean Gifts Matsudo, helping you select the perfect combination of coffee beans to match your budget and the recipient's preferences.

Our coffee beans are specialty coffee, exclusively fair trade and organic. They are safe and secure beans, produced with consideration for the environment and producers. The recipient will surely be touched by their quality and story. By gifting a special cup, you can share a moment of rich enjoyment.

Comprehensive Support for Your Coffee Life: From Equipment Selection to Subscription Services

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales aims not just to sell coffee beans but to provide comprehensive support for your coffee life. We offer services and advice that everyone can enjoy with confidence, from those trying hand-drip for the first time to those wishing to delve deeper into the world of coffee.

Beginner-Friendly: Coffee Equipment Selection and Consultation

You might have questions like, I want to brew delicious coffee, but I don't know what equipment to get, or I want to know how to use different brewing tools. Our roastery stocks a curated selection of coffee equipment and related products that support a delightful coffee life, from hand-drip tools to coffee bean storage containers.

Our staff will assist you in choosing the optimal equipment to match your requests, preferred brewing method, and budget. We will also carefully explain how to use and care for the equipment, so even beginners can confidently get started. Choosing the right equipment is the first step towards brewing your ideal coffee at home.

Always Fresh Beans: Online Store and Subscription Service

Responding to customer requests like I can't often visit the store or I want fresh beans regularly, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales offers online sales (with nationwide shipping) and a convenient subscription service. Even customers living far away or those too busy to visit during business hours can easily purchase our carefully selected coffee beans.

With our subscription service, specially selected specialty coffee beans will be delivered to your home every month. This allows you to consistently incorporate fresh and delicious coffee into your daily routine, enjoying a rich coffee time without interruption, even amidst a busy schedule.

Easily Accessible Location from Matsudo and Nearby Areas

Our roastery is located within the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo City and offers ample parking, making it very convenient to visit by car. It is widely used not only by residents of Matsudo Shinden but also by many people living in nearby Matsudo areas, such as Yabashira Coffee, Tokiwadaira Coffee, and Goko Coffee.

We always await your visit with warm hospitality and freshly roasted beans. Since in-store coffee bean tastings are also available, please feel free to stop by.

Practical Steps: How to Maximize Your Experience at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales

Here are specific steps to help you maximize your experience at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales for your coffee life. Even if you're a beginner, you'll be able to discover more of coffee's charm than ever before and transform your home-brewed cup into something special.

  1. First, Please Visit Us: Experience the Roastery's Atmosphere and Aroma

    First, please come directly to SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, located in the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo Shinden. The rich aroma of coffee wafting around the roastery itself will be a moment of healing. Parking is also available, so you can visit by car with peace of mind. We warmly welcome all of you.

  2. In-Store Coffee Bean Tasting: Discover Your Preferred Flavor

    Inside our store, we offer a wide variety of specialty coffee beans. If you find any beans that pique your interest, please take advantage of our in-store coffee bean tasting. By actually tasting them, you can ascertain the unique characteristics of the beans—acidity, bitterness, body, and aroma—and find the ones that suit your taste. Our staff will also guide you carefully, so please feel free to speak to us.

  3. Utilize Expert Advice: Find the Optimal Beans and Brewing Method

    Our roasters, with over 20 years of experience, will suggest the best coffee beans to match your preferences. Furthermore, we offer free advice on brewing delicious coffee, considering your home brewing equipment and, especially, the hardness of Chiba water. Ask specific questions about grind size, water temperature, extraction time, and incorporate these practical tips into your coffee life. Please also consult us about decaf coffee.

  4. Buy the Quantity You Need: Purchase Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo

    Once you've found your favorite beans, purchase the quantity you need by weight. Since you can buy in small amounts, you can try various types of beans and always keep fresh beans on hand. Make your home coffee time exceptional with freshly roasted beans.

  5. Consider Online Store or Subscription: Enjoy Delicious Coffee Continuously

    If you visit once and find beans you love, please consider using our online store or subscription service. Even those living far away or leading busy lives can continuously enjoy our high-quality coffee beans. With fresh coffee delivered consistently, your coffee life will become even richer.

Through these steps, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales will become a place that brings color and healing to your daily life. Why not experience the full charm of Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo and start your own unique, perfect coffee story?

Summary: Your Rich Coffee Time Begins at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, is more than just a place to buy coffee beans. With over 20 years of experience specializing in fair trade and organic roasting, coupled with warm hospitality tailored to each customer, we offer a specialty coffee experience that everyone can enjoy with confidence and genuine delight.

The essence of Bulk Coffee Beans Matsudo lies in the ability to choose freshly roasted beans, from small quantities, tailored to your preferences. Through in-store tastings, you might discover previously unknown coffee delights or have a fated encounter with your favorite beans. Particularly, our Yirgacheffe and natural process beans, renowned as delicious in reviews, are masterpieces we highly recommend trying.

Furthermore, our suggestions for enjoying coffee with the changing seasons and expert brewing advice that considers Chiba's water hardness will be invaluable tips for recreating the best taste at home. We also offer consultations for decaf coffee, popular among pregnant women, and Coffee Bean Gifts Matsudo for your loved ones, addressing all your needs.

From consultations on coffee brewing equipment to our online store and subscription service, we have a system in place to fully support your coffee life. Our location is easily accessible to residents in Matsudo City and nearby areas like Yabashira, Tokiwadaira, and Goko, so please visit us and experience the quality of our in-store coffee bean tastings.

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales warmly awaits your visit with freshly roasted beans and heartfelt hospitality. Why not join us and start your rich coffee time that adds color to your daily life?

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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.

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

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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.