Tokyo coffee roaster Glitch opens a new café in Ginza serving only single-origin coffee
Glitch Coffee has opened a new outlet in Tokyo (its second in the city and fourth in Japan) with this sleek new space in Ginza. The café is centred around a chic U-shaped counter and accented with original ukiyo-e woodblock prints hanging on the walls. A curated playlist of 1980s music playing from a set of stylish Tannoy speakers adds to the atmosphere.
Glitch is known for its light-roast, single-origin coffee beans that are all roasted in-house at its Jimbocho location. By only offering light roasts, Glitch is able to showcase the original flavour of the beans. You won't find any blended coffee here as the café aims to highlight the individuality of the coffee farms and regions it works with.
Take your pick from 15 varieties of single-origin coffee, each accompanied by an English description of its origin and flavour profile. Glitch also has an interesting ordering system: you first select the bean and then the coffee style, such as pour-over, latte or espresso.
To help narrow down your choice, the shop has categorised its coffees under a few different labels. 'Innovation' beans are made using the latest refining methods, 'Hard to Find' are rare, valuable beans, and 'Competition' are beans featured in world coffee competitions.
A good way to get a feel for Glitch Coffee is by ordering the coffee flight, which allows you to try two types of coffee of your choice. The café also serves a special single-origin coffee cocktail created by one of its baristas, who used to be a bartender. Combined with a fruity whisky, the cocktail is a wonderful way to experience Glitch's lightly roasted beans as it highlights the refreshing, acidic flavours of the coffee.