[1st] Results of the blind coffee experience can be found here

Remove preconceptions and experience the essence.

Blind Coffee is an experiment kit that allows you to compare two types of coffee from the same lot, with only the roasting profile changed, without revealing the brand.
We have created a special opportunity to compare the differences between your own preferences and those of others, which are usually difficult to notice, under almost identical conditions.

We believe that coffee is a drink that cannot be rated. The "correct taste" varies depending on the food culture of each country and region, and there is no single standard for what is preferred.
The role of a roaster is not to find the one right answer, but to carefully assess the customer's preferences and adjust the beans through roasting . This kit is a small experiment that lets you experience that philosophy.
♦︎ and ♢, which will your tongue choose?

Experience Overview

• Sales period: Until August 31st (Sun) *Sales may end early due to limited quantities.
• Recommended dates: Saturday, September 6th or Sunday, September 7th
• Survey response period: Until 11:59 PM on Friday, September 12th
• Time required: 30–60 minutes from preparation to survey
  
• Number of people allowed to experience: 1-2 people per kit

*You can also participate on days other than the recommended date. Please participate at a time that is convenient for you during the survey response period.

What to prepare in advance

• A kettle with temperature control (or a kettle with a thermometer)
• SUNTORY natural water 2L
• HARIO Immersion Dripper Switch SSD-360-B
• spoon
• Coffee server
• Coffee scale (or timer + scale)
• Ceramic cup or glass cup

What's in the box

• BLIND COFFEE ♦︎: 50g (Medium roast - 1st crack - / ground)
• BLIND COFFEE ♢: 50g (Medium roast - 1st crack - / ground)
• KINTO Cotton Paper Filter 4 cups : 5 sheets
• Trial kit instructions (brewing recipe and timeline)
• Experience kit memo paper (to record your impressions)

Flow of the experience

1. Delivery: Delivered to your home by Friday, September 5th
2. Brewing: Extract two cups under the same conditions (as per instructions)
3. Taste: Write down what you feel
4. Answer: QR Code to Survey
5. Feedback: The results will be shared at a later date

Benefits of Participation

• By comparing under the same conditions and blindly , you can clearly see the differences between your preferences and those of others .
• The results are compiled statistically and you can enjoy comparing them with other people's trends .
• The roaster will incorporate the results into the roasting process.Your feedback will help create the next flavor.

Participation Benefits

• Coffee beans used in the experience will be sold at wholesale prices until the lot is sold out. └ 150g: 15% OFF / 500g: 30% OFF
• (Planned) Right to view paid articles about this blind experience

To ensure you can participate with peace of mind

• The survey will not reveal any personally identifiable information.
• If you are sensitive to caffeine, please consider your physical condition and the time of day.

Shipping method

• The weight of this trial kit is set to 300g. If you order only the trial kit, it will be delivered by Click Post, and if you order the trial kit together with other products, it will be delivered by Yu-Pack.
• If you order the trial kit together with other products, they will be shipped together on the shipping date of the trial kit.

Q&A

How to participate in a blind coffee experience

Add product to cart → Complete payment → Kit arrives (instructions included) → Try it → Answer the survey → Share the results.

■ Domestic shipping (within Japan)

Once your order is placed, it will usually be shipped within 3-5 business days.

[Click Post (up to 400g of coffee beans)]

• If your order contains 400g or less of coffee beans , we will ship it via Click Post (Japan Post) .
• Nationwide shipping fee: 285 yen
• Delivery will be by post (tracking number available/date and time cannot be specified)

[Yu-Pack (401g or more or equipment)]

• Orders containing 401g or more of coffee beans or orders including coffee equipment will be shipped via Yu-Pack (Japan Post) .
• Shipping costs by region are as follows:

*Domestic shipping is free for orders over 5,400 yen (tax included).

■ International Shipping

• We also accept shipping outside of Japan. Currently, we can deliver to the following areas:
  ・Korea and Taiwan
  ・Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ・Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ・Thailand ・Singapore ・Australia
  
• All deliveries are made using EMS (Japan Post) .
• Shipping costs are calculated automatically based on weight and delivery address.
• We aim to ship within 7 business days of your order.
• Delivery may take 5-21 business days (depending on region).

*Customs duties, import taxes and local fees are the responsibility of the customer.
*If the actual shipping cost differs significantly, we may contact you separately.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on our official Instagram (@keigancoffee).
We will do our best to deliver your precious coffee as quickly and carefully as possible.

Q: Can you issue a receipt?

A: Receipts are issued to customers who request them. (Please note that receipts may not be issued depending on the payment method.) We will send it to you via email as soon as payment is confirmed.

[Credit Card / Apple Pay / Google Pay / Shop Pay / PayPal / PayPay / LINE Pay / au PAY]

Your direct contract for payment is with the credit company you use, and the "statement of use" issued by the credit company serves as your receipt.

If we issue a receipt, it will be a duplicate, so we will clearly state "Credit Card Payment / Apple Pay Payment / Google Pay Payment / Shop Pay Payment / PayPal Payment / PayPay Payment / LINE Pay Payment / au PAY Payment" on the receipt.

If you require a receipt, please enter "Receipt requested" in the remarks column of your cart when placing your order and specify the "Recipient name."
If no recipient is specified, the receipt will be addressed to the "Name" you entered when placing the order.

Also, please note that the address written on the receipt will be the "billing address" you entered at the time of payment. If you specify a different address from the shipping address, please be aware. 

*The description cannot be specified.

[Bank Transfer]

The "transfer statement" or "withdrawal statement" issued by the bank (ATM) serves as the "receipt."

If we issue a receipt, it will be a duplicate, so we will clearly state "Bank Transfer" on the receipt.

If you require a receipt, please enter "Receipt requested" in the remarks column of your cart when placing your order and specify the "Recipient name."
If no recipient is specified, the receipt will be addressed to the "Name" you entered when placing the order.

Also, please note that the address written on the receipt will be the "billing address" you entered at the time of payment. If you specify a different address from the shipping address, please be aware.

*The description cannot be specified.

[Convenience Store Payment (KOMOJU)]

The receipt issued by the convenience store (customer copy) can be used as your receipt. We cannot send it from our store. Thank you for your understanding.

If you would like a specific recipient name, please enter it in the first and last name fields on the KOMOJU payment information entry screen, which you will be redirected to during the payment process.

If you need a receipt after receiving your product, please contact us via DM on our official Instagram (@keigancoffee).

Q: Do you issue receipts compatible with the invoice system?

A: We issue receipts compatible with the invoice system.
Please see below for registration numbers and other details.


Registration Number: T2810873406148
Name or Company Name: Takuya Ashikawa
Date of Registration: October 1, Reiwa 5 (2023)
Location of Principal Office: 834-16 Tadahara, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Principal Trade Name: KEIGAN COFFEE ROASTERS


The above registration number can also be confirmed on the National Tax Agency's "Invoice System Qualified Invoice Issuer Disclosure Site."

Q: Is a statement (delivery note) included?

A: Our store is implementing paperless operations as part of our efforts to be environmentally friendly and protect customer personal information.

Please check your order details in the "Order Confirmation" email sent by our shop after your order.