When talking about specialty coffee, "quality" is often the topic. However, what we focused on this time is "traceability", that is, transparency. Knowing which farm, who, and how it was cultivated and processed—and having that information reach the consumer without any break. We see this not merely as a labeling issue, but as a reflection of the producer's integrity and the responsibility of those delivering it. At the Santa Maria de Roldes farm, a system is in place that can trace 100% of each lot's processing history, allowing us to see the "thoughts" behind the beans from the farm to our hands. And beyond this transparency, what emerged was the presence of "Mano Balsa".
The northern region of Nicaragua is an area that has gone through turbulent times of civil war and economic crisis. Amid such hardships, farmers did not become isolated; they continued to produce coffee while helping each other. From this accumulated history emerged the custom of "Mano Balsa", where families and nearby residents naturally gather during harvest season to work together. It is a culture driven not by payment but by trust and bonds.
Our organization's slogan, "A cup of coffee with you," expresses the hope that coffee placed at the center will connect people with one another. Mano Balsa is also proof that coffee has continued to be a place where people connect. Languages, cultures, and eras may differ, yet the human activities surrounding coffee say the same thing somewhere.
[Japan Coffee Festival]
Date and time: May 23 and 24, 2026, both days 10:00‑17:00
Location: In front of JR Suita Station, Sankusu Dream Plaza
Price: Same‑day ticket – 2,000 yen, sold at the on‑site registration
Ticket contents
- Three coffee tickets (one of which is the "destiny" coffee ticket)
- Includes a special coffee book (pamphlet)
- Includes a merchandise assistance voucher (worth 100 yen)
Those who have checked in once can, at the sales booth set up inside the venue,
purchase a refill ticket (3 tickets) for 1,200 yen!
[Osaka University Coffee Enthusiasts Club]
Founded in 2021, we conduct activities such as café tours, drip coffee gatherings, and event booths, mainly around Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
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Here is the venue for the Suita Rising Sun Japan Coffee Festival
