Comments on: On Drinking Canned Coffee in Japan | 缶コーヒ

By: Lin

Lin — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:28:47 +0000

I was also surprised to read the word “weak”. I would not describe Japanese coffee as weak I would describe it as very flavorful. But I am not a fan of Starbucks…it is much too strong for me. I wish I could get the hot canned coffee here in the states.

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By: Blue Shoe

Blue Shoe — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:44:40 +0000

Interesting fact to know about Georgia!

I’ve never had any of the black stuff – usually go for cafe au lait, but I’m surprised to hear you say the favor is subtle. I’m not disagreeing, as I’m not a big coffee drinker, but I’ve heard many Japanese people say that American coffee is weak (though they probably wouldn’t know firsthand).

By: Mario Carmine Moretto

Mario Carmine Moretto — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:44:14 +0000

I’m surprised Tully’s has made it out there. I’ve never seen it anywhere in the states but the Pacific Northwest. I’d have thought they’d branch out here before shipping overseas.

Then again, from the sounds of it, there’s a less saturated coffee market in Japan. So I guess it makes sense for them to can it and ship it rather than try to squeeze into whatever nook or cranny Starbucks hasn’t already take over in the U.S.

By: andrew

andrew — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:44:29 +0000

yes, it is common in the u.s. to loiter at starbucks, sometimes for several hours. it is almost like going to a bar in that respect; even in a restaurant you are expected to leave in a timely fashion, as with almost every other type of store.