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Blue Bottle Coffee Celebrates a Decade in Japan with a Special Blend

Blue Bottle Coffee Japan LLC, headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce the launch of its limited-edition 10TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND starting September 5, 2025. This blend commemorates the 10-year journey of the brand in Japan, offering heartfelt gratitude to its customers and coffee producers while setting sights on the future.

Founded in 2002 by James Freeman in Oakland, California, Blue Bottle Coffee is famous for its dedication to delivering beautifully crafted specialty coffee, brewed to perfection upon order. The brand made its debut in Japan in 2015 with the opening of its first café in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo. Since then, Blue Bottle has expanded its presence across prominent cities in Japan, including Yokohama, Maebashi, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka, boasting 29 cafés and a strong reputation for exquisite coffee and exceptional hospitality.

To mark this significant milestone, the Anniversary Blend is designed to celebrate the support and connection established over the years with guests and producers. It reflects a commitment to highlight the unique personalities of individual coffees while crafting a harmonious flavor profile. Unlike traditional blends that may only describe the origin by grade or region, this special blend emphasizes the specific farms from which the beans originate.

The Anniversary Blend meticulously combines Costa Rican and Kenyan coffees, both of which were featured as single origins at the time of Japanese debut. Through respecting the single-origin ethos that Blue Bottle holds dear, this blend captures complex flavors by seamlessly integrating the distinct characteristics of these coffees. The Costa Rican coffee, sourced from the esteemed Libens farm, contributes notes of dried fruit and nougat, while the Kenyan coffee from the Neri Kiawamuru farm brings lively acidity and fruitiness.

Apart from the anniversary blend, Blue Bottle Coffee will also launch the TENUGUI BANDANA - Blue Bottle Japan 10th Anniversary Limited Edition, available on September 11, 2025. This unique item draws inspiration from traditional Japanese tenugui, which were distributed as a gesture of goodwill to neighbors prior to the inaugural café opening. The bandana features warm illustrations celebrating the journey of Blue Bottle Coffee in Japan over the past decade.

Guests can enjoy the new Anniversary Blend both as hot drip coffee and as an iced option known as “Hot Over Ice,” where hot coffee is brewed directly over ice in a carafe, allowing for a refreshing experience.

Special Items and Offers

In addition to the Anniversary Blend, numerous limited-edition items will be available to mark this occasion. This includes:

• - 10TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND & TIN CANISTER SET: Priced at 6,600 yen, this set features a beautifully designed tin canister created in collaboration with MOHEIM, perfect for storing the anniversary blend, showcasing minimalistic elegance which fits perfectly into contemporary living.
• - 清澄ミニマグ (Kiyosumi Mini Mug): A lovely, smaller version of the beloved Kiyosumi mug, celebrating the flagship café's legacy, available at 2,310 yen.
• - 清澄トート - 10周年エディション (Kiyosumi Tote - 10th Anniversary Edition): Available for 9,900 yen, this limited-revival tote bag, created in collaboration with BAGGU, combines durability with style, perfect for any outing.
• - Chocolate Chip Cookies: A renewed classic, now made with single-origin Ecuadorian chocolate to perfectly complement the coffee experience.

Discover the Art of Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee continues to promote coffee culture through new initiatives. This autumn, coffee enthusiasts can join new classes that delve deeper into the world of specialty coffee. From drip classes to espresso and latte art courses, each class is crafted to enhance appreciation for coffee, leading to delightful insights.

For more detailed stories on the 10TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND and Blue Bottle Coffee’s commitments to quality and sustainability, visit their official blog.

Engage with the brand on Instagram and Twitter to stay updated on all offerings and events throughout this celebration, reaffirming Blue Bottle Coffee’s pledge to enriching people's lives through beautiful coffee experiences.