MIKADO Karuizawa Selection Assorted Drip Coffee (ミカド珈琲 軽井沢セレクション アソートドリップコーヒー) is a drip coffee (filter bag) gift set from the renowned coffee brand MIKADO COFFEE (ミカド珈琲) in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It brings together the brand's most popular coffee blends in one package, allowing you to experience a variety of flavors at once.

MIKADO COFFEE is a long-established coffee roasting company founded in 1948. Its shop located on the Old Karuizawa Road (Kyu-Karuizawa) opened in 1952 and is one of the most famous coffee shops in the area. The shop is well-known for its high-quality coffee and its signature "Mocha Soft Serve Ice Cream," and its coffee flavors are highly acclaimed.

"Karuizawa Selection" is a classic product line from MIKADO COFFEE. This "Assorted Drip Coffee" is a variety gift box from this series, typically containing the following 5 distinct coffees:

1. 旧軽通り (Kyu-Karuizawa)

   • Flavor Profile: MIKADO's classic signature blend. Balanced flavor with notes of toast, peach, and floral aromas. Acidity, bitterness, and roast level are all rated at 5 (moderate).

   • Origin: Costa Rica, Guatemala, etc.

2. メキシコ ラ・タサ (Mexico La Tasa)

   • Flavor Profile: Dark roast with stronger bitterness (level 7). Features aromas of bitter chocolate and a gentle bitterness with a hint of sweetness.

   • Origin: Mexico. The beans come from an exclusive estate that the brand has contracted with since 1975.

3. グアテマラ クリスタリーナ (Guatemala Cristalina)

   • Flavor Profile: Bright acidity (level 6). Features berry and peach-like fruity aromas, making it very fruit-forward.

   • Origin: Guatemala. The beans come from the area surrounding the famous Lake Atitlán.

4. ブラジル ナチュレーザ (Brazil Natureza)

   • Flavor Profile: Well-balanced flavor, with acidity, bitterness, and roast level all rated at 5. Features aromas of roasted soybean and hay, with moderate bitterness.

   • Origin: Brazil. The beans come from a specific region in Minas Gerais state.

5. マンデリン ハルム (Mandheling Harum)

   • Flavor Profile: Rich, strong bitterness (level 7). Features the characteristic bold bitterness of Mandheling coffee, along with a smooth, milky texture and citrus-like acidity.

   • Origin: Indonesia. "Harum" means "fragrant" in Indonesian.

MIKADO Karuizawa Selection Assorted Drip Coffee is a high-quality Japanese drip coffee gift set. Crafted by a legendary coffee shop from Karuizawa, it brings together 5 distinct specialty coffees in one beautiful package. Whether you are buying it to enjoy yourself and compare the different flavor profiles, or looking for a souvenir/gift, it is an excellent choice.

Store in cool dry place

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