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One thing that I had on my "to buy" list when I went to Tokyo was Starbucks' new portable coffee filters called Origami.Origami is literally folded paper in Japanese, so this naming is perfect for this product.
They have 3 types, Breakfast Blend, House Blend & Espresso Roast.
I was interested in trying Espresso because I figured the other two were light roasts and I prefer dark roasts.
This item is not sold at Starbucks but can be found in convenience stores, high-end grocery stores, and their gift sets can be found in department stores.
I found all three "flavors" at Seijo Ishii in Marunouchi, a high-end grocery store.
From what I saw, the price can range between 512 yen to 478 yen (about US$5.12 to $4.78)...for 1 box (5 packets).
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This foldable filter is a bit bulkier than what I've tried in the past, but does make a good cup of coffee.Right now, you can only find this in Tokyo and some areas surrounding Tokyo, I hope they will sell this in Osaka in the coming days.
It is Friday, boy the week flew by! Hope you have a great weekend.
UPDATE: March 2011, saw that Seijo Ishii in Osaka is selling these!
10 comments:
There are always so many cooler products to envy in Japan than outside it! This looks perfect for so many of those hurried mornings or prepping coffee in the office-with-no-kitchen...
Starbuck's Origami? Now I've seen it all - too cute!
these are definitely great for no-kitchen or on the road Jude :)
Rowena, I should've bought 2 boxes, I'm already out :(
Take care you two.
Kat
Very fun--SBUX Japan always has the best stuff!
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fun indeed Debinhawaii :)
Take care.
Kat
I heart Japanese packaging.. I wonder if the product will make its way here to the states.. Well it should! ;)
That would be cool Dennis because I've never seen these portable types in the States :)
Take care.
Kat
That is so neat!
Thats a rather cute idea for Starbucks. Too bad I'm not a fan of their actual coffee :(
I think it would be great for travel Jalna :)
I don't normally like their coffee too Indie, but it is one of the only places in Japan that doesn't allow smoking :)
Take care you two.
Kat
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