Beans-tei

Deep-roasted iced coffee that still tastes clean, with a nut-like richness: one customer described it as aromatic without feeling heavy, enjoyed as the weather was beginning to warm. It could suit a stroll through the city with a cold drink in hand, or anyone looking for a lighter take on deep-roasted coffee.

At Beans-tei, you can pick up a coffee to go or choose beans for home. The range is broad, and some customers say staff helped them find their way through the options in response to their tastes and questions. One visitor also had the beans ground, making it worth stopping by if you want them prepared for your home brewing equipment.

It may help to start with how you plan to drink the coffee. One customer found that the Beans-tei Special Blend retained a pronounced coffee flavour as a café au lait, making it an option to consider with milk. Another described the lingering finish of The Italian, enjoyed as espresso, as particularly memorable. You can choose with your usual café au lait or an espresso at home in mind.

This coffee roastery is near Nishiki Market, and is described as a place people mainly use for takeaway. Rather than settling in for a meal, the idea is to carry a drink with you or take beans home to brew. Payment is cash only.