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A Unique Celebration of Coffee: UCC Coffee Festival 2025

Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity this May when the UCC Coffee Academy and the UCC Coffee Museum host the UCC COFFEE FES. 2025. This free event will take place at the UCC Coffee Museum on May 3rd and at the UCC Coffee Academy Tokyo from May 23rd to 24th. Under the theme “Roots Resonate, Futures Move,” this festival promises to showcase the rich heritage of coffee while exploring its future possibilities.

About the UCC Coffee Academy and Museum

Founded as part of the UCC Group's commitment to unleash the power of coffee for a better world, the UCC Coffee Academy consolidates years of expertise in coffee knowledge and technology. Established in Kobe in 2007 and Tokyo in 2015, the Academy offers a range of specialized seminars for everyone, from beginners to those wanting to pursue a career in coffee. Over 190,000 participants have attended these courses as of the end of 2024.

The UCC Coffee Museum, currently undergoing renovations set to be completed by summer 2026, provides visitors a chance to see the museum before it transforms, making this a perfect time to visit.

Featured Programs at the Festival

As part of the UCC Coffee Festival, attendees can enjoy a range of unique tasting experiences and educational programs:

1. Tasting of Three Varieties of UCC Milk Coffee

Participants can compare the current UCC Milk Coffee in cans (250g), the caffeine-free option for kids available in UCC Milk Coffee paper packs (200ml), and the legendary UCC Coffee with Milk, originally launched at the 1970 Osaka Expo.

2. Hydrogen Roasted Coffee Tasting

Experience the deliciousness of hydrogen-roasted coffee, a new innovation being produced at UCC's Fuji Plant. This unique brewing method provides a distinct flavor profile that coffee enthusiasts will appreciate.

3. Water Brewed Coffee Tasting

Savor the pure and smooth taste of water brewed coffee, a new standard for Japanese iced coffee. This method ensures a clean, aromatic flavor with fewer undesirable tastes.

4. Experience the 'YOINED' Coffee

Try YOINED, a unique approach to coffee in solid form created through a patented process. Participants can enjoy the burst of rich coffee flavors while munching on this innovative snack (reservation required and limited to first-come basis).

5. DRIP POD YOUBI Experience

Get hands-on with the flagship of capsule drip coffee systems, DRIP POD YOUBI. This machine allows for precise coffee extraction with beautiful design, and visitors can enjoy comparative tastings crafted by the Academy's instructors.

6. Museum Tour

Only available on May 3rd, attendees can also explore the UCC Coffee Museum before renovations start.

Special Paid Experiences

There will also be optional experiences available for a fee, including tasting sets featuring multiple coffee varieties and a chance to participate in the YOINED tasting event at the Tokyo Academy.

Event Details

• - UCC Coffee Museum: May 3, 2025

- Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Kobe, Chuo-ku, Port Island Nakamachi 6-6-2
- Cost: Free (some paid content available)
- Capacity: 100 people per session

• - UCC Coffee Academy, Tokyo: May 23-24, 2025

- Time: May 23rd 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, May 24th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Akasaka 8-5-26
- Cost: Free (some paid content available)
- Capacity: 100 people per day

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the world of coffee! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit the event's special website at UCC Coffee Academy Events.