Coffee Kan and Coffee Kan Kura, operated by C-United Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuki Tomonari), will launch the sustainable coffee "Guatemala Las Nubes" for a limited period starting January 13, 2026. Additionally, to commemorate "Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day" on January 9, the chain will offer "Blue Mountain 100%" at a special price during the period from January 8 (Thursday) to January 12 (Monday).
CU Crew-Roasted Seasonal Limited Coffee
Coffee Kan sells high-quality, authentic coffee sourced from farms engaged in sustainable practices as "seasonal limited coffee" 3 to 4 times a year.
The new product is a special coffee carefully roasted by CU Crew (*1) at the company's in-house roasting facility on the first floor of headquarters, using "Guatemala Las Nubes" sourced from designated farms. As part of DE&I promotion, the company opened a roasting facility last year where CU Crew members work, handling everything from blending green coffee beans to roasting and product shipment. The initiative to incorporate employment of people with disabilities into the company's core business and provide coffee roasted by CU Crew members nationwide is unique to this company.
*1 People with various backgrounds working at the company are called CU Crew as colleagues working together.
A Cup Recommended for Beginners with Little Habit or Bitterness and Smooth Taste
"Las Nubes" means "clouds" in Spanish. True to its name, it is cultivated in highlands at 1,300m to 1,800m altitude, in a region along the Pacific coast with high humidity where clouds frequently appear. It features a sweet and fragrant aroma reminiscent of chocolate and a smooth taste, with little habit or bitterness, allowing you to enjoy a gentle and pleasant aftertaste. It is a cup worthy of being an entry point to single-origin coffee.
The farm is also committed to sustainable practices, including proper use of pesticides and continuous monitoring and optimization of cultivation conditions. Furthermore, it designates forest areas as nature reserves and maintains facilities such as schools and hospitals within the farm. The farm operates sustainably while coexisting with wildlife and considering the local community.
Recommended Pairing Menu (Product Developer Comments)
"Guatemala Las Nubes" has a well-balanced flavor and pairs well with "Traditional Hotcakes with Whipped Cream" and "Apple Chiboust Cake," allowing you to enjoy harmony with sweetness and gentle flavors. With hotcakes, the fragrance of butter and wheat overlaps with the roast notes of the coffee, further enhancing the coffee's inherent gentle sweetness. With Chiboust cake, the coffee's smoothness envelops the gentle acidity and richness of each, refreshing the aftertaste.
Blue Mountain 100% Also Available at Special Price
January 9 is "Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day."
It originates from January 9, 1967, when a ship carrying the largest quantity of Blue Mountain coffee at the time departed from Kingston Port, Jamaica, for Japan.
Currently, Coffee Kan locations nationwide offer the highest grade "Blue Mountain No. 1" in limited quantities each month. To commemorate this anniversary, during the period from January 8 (Thursday) to January 12 (Monday), 2026, "Blue Mountain 100%" will be offered at a special price of 100 yen off the tax-included price.
Furthermore, a special dialogue was held between Her Excellency Shauna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan (*2), and Yuki Tomonari, President and CEO of the company. The dialogue can be viewed on the brand website.
*2 As of December 3, 2025, at the time of the dialogue
Within Coffee Kan Brand Website:
Special Price Details: https://x.gd/WMOlf
Special Dialogue: https://x.gd/OoHPu
Product Overview
Guatemala Las Nubes
- Sales Locations: Coffee Kan and Coffee Kan Kura nationwide (*3)
- Sales Period: January 13, 2026 (Tuesday) to mid-March
- Sales Price: Single cup ¥750 to ¥1,010 (tax included), Coffee beans 200g ¥2,350 (tax included)
- Beans Used: Bourbon, Caturra, etc. (Washed)
*3 Some stores may not carry this product. Limited quantities available while supplies last. Prices vary by store.
Blue Mountain 100%
- Sales Locations: Coffee Kan and Coffee Kan Kura nationwide
- Special Price Sales Period: January 8, 2026 (Thursday) to January 12 (Monday)
- Regular Price: Single cup ¥930 to ¥1,190 (tax included) (*4)
*4 Special price applies to in-store dining and takeout only. Retail products are not eligible. Product prices vary by store.
Coffee Kan "Seasonal Limited Coffee" Overview
C-United Co., Ltd. upholds the management philosophy of "making people happy through the creation and development of coffee culture." Under this philosophy, the company aims to take action regarding "environment," "people," and "society," and contribute to society, addressing issues such as the "Coffee 2050 Problem," where approximately 60% of suitable cultivation areas in Brazil, a major coffee-producing country, may be lost. As part of its activities, Coffee Kan sells high-quality, authentic coffee sourced from farms engaged in sustainable practices as "seasonal limited coffee" 3 to 4 times a year, promoting coffee value enhancement and environmental conservation toward a sustainable future.
(Details: https://c-united.co.jp/sustainability/)
About Coffee Kan
Coffee Kan opened its first store in Kanda Jimbocho, Tokyo in 1970 as a pioneer coffee shop chain when individually managed coffee shops were mainstream. Since its founding, under the policy of "putting heart into every cup of coffee," the shop has provided authentic coffee by grinding coffee beans after receiving an order and carefully brewing each cup. Currently, 11 varieties are always available. The shop also puts effort into food menu items that match its specialty coffee, offering nostalgic "coffee shop" flavors such as "Traditional Hotcakes," which sells approximately 1.6 million servings annually (*1), Napolitan, and fruit milk mix.
*1 Aggregation period: April 2024 to March 2025
Coffee Kan Website: https://c-united.co.jp/coffeekan/
Coffee Kan Official Online Store: https://www.onlinestore-c-united.com/
