Orion Koohii Baisensho

At Orion Koohii Baisensho, you choose your beans before they are roasted, and staff can advise on the roast level to suit your taste. Some customers say they return to find beans that match their preference for a rich, sweet cup. It is also helpful to be able to compare the beans by their bitterness, acidity and body. Customers report that roasting to order takes around 10–20 minutes, depending on the quantity. The beans are roasted over a direct gas flame, and defective beans are removed by hand. If you are short on time, the shop also suggests choosing your beans in advance and ordering through LINE or another channel.

Not sure where to start? Try the Orion Blend, named for the shop, or the Hakozaki Blend. There is pleasure in returning to a familiar favourite, while some customers also enjoy the wide selection and the addition of two new beans each month. You could make a blend your regular choice and try small amounts of other beans that catch your eye.

Several customers mention being offered a coffee to sample in the shop while waiting for their beans to roast. Enjoying a cup during the wait before taking home your chosen beans is a distinctive part of the experience. Roasted nuts are also available by the till; some customers say they have bought them alongside coffee beans.

The shop sells beans and also offers takeaway coffee. Whether you are looking for beans to suit your own taste or choosing a gift, the roast levels and flavour guides can help you decide.