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We are all different and all wonderful. So is Coffee :)

All coffee lovers becoming one
through direct trade

TYPICA is an online platform where coffee producers and roasters from around the world
can engage in direct trade of rare and unique coffees, starting from just one jute bag.
We offer the diverse charms of coffees nurtured by the terroir
of their origins and the hands of each individual producer.

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  • 113 countries and regions
  • 167,051 producers
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Narratives

Narratives of Producers and Roasters

Meet the Roasters

The Netherlands

Uncommon Amsterdam The Netherlands

Bridging the Disconnect: Nothing Ordinary about Coffee

Roaster
Claye Tobin / Nina Tromp / Josh Cotton
Roaster
Uncommon Amsterdam
Roaster brand
Giesen

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South Korea

New Wave Coffee Roasters South Korea

Dreams are Made with Hard Work Not Shortcuts

Roaster
Seung Kwon Yoo
Roaster
New Wave Coffee Roasters
Roaster brand
Probat
Giesen

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Toyama

Japan

hazeru coffee Toyama, Japan

Popping of Flavors: Unique Coffee for Unique Life

Roaster
Toyohisa Kubota
Roaster
hazeru coffee
Roaster brand
FUJI ROYAL

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Japan

Hyogo

Yugé Roaster Japan, Hyogo

——Shop, town and people: New relationships connected by coffee——

Roaster
Yasuhiro Okamoto
Roaster
Yugé Roaster
Roaster brand
Petroncini

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France

Kawa Coffee France

Shining Light on Uniqueness and Diversity

Roaster
Alexis Gagnaire
Roaster
Kawa Coffee
Roaster brand
Loring

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Rwanda

Gasharu Coffee

Real Friendships Through Coffee: Seeing the People Changes the Mindset

Producer
Valentin Kimenyi
Farm/Processing Facility
Gasharu Coffee

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Romania

Bob Coffee Lab Romania

Breaking Out of Own Shell on Great Coffee Adventure

Roaster
Alexandru Niculae
Roaster
Bob Coffee Lab
Roaster brand
Giesen

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Japan

Nara

K COFFEE Japan, Nara

Laid-back Roaster, Unpretentious Coffee

Roaster
Kazuya Mori
Roaster
K COFFEE
Roaster brand
Giesen

Meet the Producers

Colombia

Las Flores

Updating the backwater reputation of coffee producers

Producer
Jhoan Vergara
Farm/Processing Facility
Las Flores
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Journal

#7

Gentle-Tasting Coffee from a Violence-Riddled Nation – Colombia's Melancholy

A country that serves as the entryway to the South American continent, Colombia is brimming with fascinating attractions beyond its world-famous coffee. It's a land of gold, emeralds, narcotics, and exotic orchids. The common trait amongst these is their uncanny ability to captivate the human heart, often leading lives astray. Despite Colombian coffee's renowned mildness, the society here has a historical undercurrent of violence. Years of political discord resulted in civil war, and it remains the sole South American nation still grappling with the existence of guerrillas. Add drug cartels to the mix, and you have a chilling portrait akin to the one painted by Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Márquez, a native of Colombia. It begs the question: How did such mild coffee originate here?

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#6

Brewed by the Canal: Panama, the Country that Launched Geisha to Prominence

Stretching as far as the eye can see, the panoramic view is nothing but the ocean. The scenery from the deck of a cruise ship sailing across the vast sea is breathtaking. Especially in the early morning, witnessing the sunrise emerge from the horizon is a truly exceptional experience. In the tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea, the sun exerts its powerful presence, radiating a scorching heat as it ascends. It's as if standing right beside a blazing stove, feeling your entire body engulfed in warmth. Sipping coffee under the radiant light invigorates your spirit. Heading south in the Caribbean Sea towards Panama, I arrive at the birthplace of a legendary coffee known as the pinnacle of specialty coffee, Esmeralda Special.

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#5

The taste of freedom: The legacy of the revolution in Mexican coffee

Mexico is on the northern edge of the Coffee Belt, the equatorial region where coffee is most easily grown. Coffee production is limited to the south of the country, with the southernmost state of Chiapas being the biggest producer, responsible for 40% of the country’s total coffee production. Chiapas shares a border with Guatemala and was a part of the country until Mexico gained independence from Spain. Like their neighbors, the majority of residents are indigenous people of Mayan descent, and culturally they are closer to Guatemala. The flavor profile for Mexican coffee is also close to Guatemalan, but when it comes to quality, the difference in political policies between the two countries has had a significant effect.

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#4 El Salvador

From the terror of war to a blueprint for peace: The resilience of El Salvador

El Salvador may be less than half the size of Costa Rica, but it is home to one of the largest populations in Central America with 6.5 million people. Living in such close quarters has fostered a sense of sincerity, resilience, and a strong work ethic within the Salvadorian people. And while most Latin American countries are known for their carefree and easygoing nature, El Salvador stands out for its calm demeanor and unshakeable loyalty. This personality is also reflected in the unique flavor of their coffee. However, there is another aspect to this loyalty. When it comes to war, Salvadorians are fiercely committed to their cause. In the civil war that lasted until 1992, left-wing guerillas rebelled against the right-wing government, and anyone considered an enemy was indiscriminately killed. In Nicaragua, tolerance was shown to enemies during the civil war, but in El Salvador, torture and brutal killings defined the conflict. In Spanish, El Salvador means “the Savior,” yet the country could not save itself from the horrors of civil war. Today, though memories of the civil war still haunt, peace has finally been restored. El Salvador is moving forward with its innate resilience and determination to rebuild the country.

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#3

The tumultuous politics and undaunted tenacious spirit of Nicaragua

Most coffee producing countries are relatively poor. Many are strangers to democracy, with an unstable political climate that is an easy target for dictatorial rule. Nicaragua is a textbook example. Civil war and revolution successfully removed the right-wing dictatorship, only to have a left-wing dictator step in and take power. My first visit to the country was in 1984, right in the middle of the civil war.

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#2

The indomitable spirit of the oppressed indigenous peoples of Guatemala

Guatemala. A country of towering volcanoes and dense jungle and home to the tallest mountain in Central America at 4,000 meters above sea level. Hidden in the depths of the jungle are pyramids built by the ancient Maya, carved with hieroglyphs and complex calendars. The ancestors of this great civilization are thought to be an indigenous tribe. Guatemala has the largest proportionate population of indigenous peoples in Latin America. These were the people enslaved by Spanish colonials and forced to work on coffee plantations. Coffee from Guatemala with its rich flavor and distinct acidity is popular in Japan. The cruel history of oppression that leaves a bitter aftertaste, however, is less well known.

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Journal

#1

Pure Life – “Mild Country” Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a Spanish phrase meaning “a rich coast”. But it doesn’t mean the country is rich with oil or other resources. What it does have are people with gentle, kind hearts. When you get off a plane at the airport in the capital San José, the first thing that catches your eyes will be wall posters with a message, “Welcome to the Happiest Country of the World.” In fact, Costa Rica has ranked first in the United Nations survey of happiness levels around the world. Though materially poor, Costa Rica is emotionally rich. And what brought happiness to this developing nation was coffee.

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Prologue

Around the World with Coffee: How Specialty Coffee is Changing the Industry 

Nowadays, you can know a lot about coffee. The variety of bean, the best brewing technique, the exact farm it was made on, the historical background. Each cup of coffee comes with an encyclopedic catalog of information. But even with all that, how much do we really know about Guatemala, Colombia, or any of the places that label our coffee packets? Nicaragua and Costa Rica may share a border, but their national characters have little in common. Mexico and Brazil are separated by continents with differences in everything from soil to society. And of course, this has an effect on the produce.

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A New Market Standard Starting from Brazil — Introducing Direct Quote™, a Feature That Lets You Request Quotes Directly from Producers | TYPICA Direct Quote™

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Your Partner for Stable Colombian Sourcing: Inside Cadefihuila’s Exceptional Volume Lot Quality Control

For many roasters, Colombian volume lots are the “foundation” that supports their daily lineup. In Colombia,...

2026.05.29

Rwanda Harvest Update 2025/26

Rwanda’s 2026 coffee harvest arrives on the heels of the most profitable year in the country’s coffee histor...

2026.02.25

Ethiopia Harvest Update 2025/26

Our recent origin trip to Ethiopia and Kenya highlights a very fast national development alongside challenging coffee ma...

2026.02.05

Repeat Order Reservation (ROR) Announcement

Background for the Update To build long-term relationships with producers, the Repeat Order Request (ROR) system is bein...

2026.02.25

Ethiopia Harvest Update 2025/26

Our recent origin trip to Ethiopia and Kenya highlights a very fast national development alongside challenging coffee ma...

2026.02.05

Repeat Order Reservation (ROR) Announcement

Background for the Update To build long-term relationships with producers, the Repeat Order Request (ROR) system is bein...

2026.01.05

Happy New Year 2026

Masashi Goto, Representative Director, CEO & CFO Happy New Year.  Thank you sincerely for your support througho...

2025.11.04

Bolivia & Peru Harvest Update 2025/26

Overview The 2025 harvest season in Bolivia and Peru told two different stories, each marked by resilience and quiet det...

2025.10.22

Tanzania Harvest Update 2025/26

The first harvest reports for Tanzania’s 2025/26 coffee season suggest a strong rebound in production, and renewed optim...

2025.06.23

Indonesia Harvest Update 2024/25

Although Indonesia is one of the world’s leading coffee-producing countries, this was TYPICA’s first visit to the origin...

2026.06.16

A New Market Standard Starting from Brazil — Introducing Direct Quote™, a Feature That Lets You Request Quotes Directly from Producers | TYPICA Direct Quote™

The coffee industry is now facing a major turning point. Climate change is causing instability in coffee production, whi...

2026.06.08

Your Partner for Stable Colombian Sourcing: Inside Cadefihuila’s Exceptional Volume Lot Quality Control

For many roasters, Colombian volume lots are the “foundation” that supports their daily lineup. In Colombia,...

2026.05.29

Rwanda Harvest Update 2025/26

Rwanda’s 2026 coffee harvest arrives on the heels of the most profitable year in the country’s coffee histor...

2025.11.09

OKAGESAMA COFFEE EXPO 2025: Growing an “Okagesama Forest” From One Cup

On September 28 and 29, 2025, TYPICA held OKAGESAMA COFFEE EXPO 2025 – Nurturing an ‘Okagesama Forest’ From a Single Cup...

2025.11.09

The Beginning of TYPICA Collective

Vision How do coffee producers and roasters — who exist in numbers as countless as the stars — ever find each other? Mos...

2025.11.09

What’s in my cup? — MAQUETTE COFFEE SHOP × Gonzalo Mamani Catuai Washed

In this series, “What’s in my cup?”, we listen to the stories of how roasters meet specific coffee producers. How do the...

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Jun 04, 2026

TYPICA’s New “Direct Quotes™” Feature Featured in Walkerplus

TYPICA’s initiative has been featured in Walkerplus, a news media platform operated by KADOKAWA Corporation. …

Apr 22, 2026

New “Direct Quote™” Feature Featured in Business Magazine “Project Design”

TYPICA’s latest initiative has been featured in "Project Design" (Jigyo Koso), a business magazine focused on…

Apr 13, 2026

TYPICA Featured in Weekly Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun

On March 23, 2026, TYPICA was featured in Weekly Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, a community-focused media outlet w…

Dec 09, 2025

TYPICA Receives the Executive Committee Special Award “SDGs Business Award” at the 13th Good Life Award by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment

TYPICA has been honored with the Executive Committee Special Award, the “SDGs Business Award,” at the 13th Go…

Nov 29, 2025

TYPICA Announces New Management Structure and Executive Appointments

Expanding TYPICA’s global direct-trade coffee community of approx. 170,000 members across 111 countries. With…

Nov 28, 2025

A New Initiative to Support Businesses in an Era of Rising Coffee Prices: TYPICA Expands Its Exclusive Partner Program for Leading Companies

This program brings together major roasters, beverage manufacturers, café chains, trading companies, and othe…

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