Roaster Profile
Akito Coffee
京都（出町柳）
A small roastery cafe in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto. Small-batch, one-person roasting with a weekly-changing lineup. A hidden gem handling micro-lots and rare varieties.
Roast
Light
Online sales
Yes
Origins
4 origins
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Origins carried
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