MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Striving for the World's Finest Cup
Since its inception, Maruyama Coffee has been passionate about sourcing the finest beans, meticulously perfecting the roasting process,
and serving delicious cups of coffee that delight.
We invite you to savor the specialty coffee that our founder; Kentaro Maruyama, has dedicated his life to creating.
I am Kentaro Maruyama, the President of Maruyama Coffee.
Maruyama Coffee was founded in Karuizawa in 1991 with aspirations to become the best coffee roastery in Japan, specializing in using the highest quality of coffee beans. Information on coffee roasting was scarce back then; the first 5-6 years involved a lot of trial and error as I honed my skills independently.
It is often said that 80% of a coffee's quality is determined by its raw beans and the roasting process. The ability to create flavors during the roasting process intrigued me immensely, and I was captivated by the joy of creating my very own original blends.
I have personally been visiting farms to source the very finest coffee beans directly since 2001. I now spend nearly half a year in coffee-producing countries like South America and Africa.
I consider the most critical aspect of sourcing beans to be building trust with those who produce them. We pay the producers a fair price for their high-quality beans to ensure they get what they deserve. It also enables them to continue to produce high-quality beans as well as securing long-standing relationships and trust. We have producer partnerships in a number of countries, all of which go beyond the typical business transactions.
My dream is for Maruyama Coffee to become an indispensable part of everyone's lives; where conversations like "Did you pack the Maruyama Coffee bottle for the trip?", "We need to buy some Maruyama Coffee on the way," or "I wonder if there's a Maruyama Coffee store near where we're going," become commonplace.
Maruyama Coffee has recently expanded its product range due to customer demand to include items such as drip bags. We are also actively developing food items that pair well with our coffee. We aim to continue to develop and introduce products that suit modern lifestyles, and to increase the number of places where they can be enjoyed.
Maruyama Coffee's greatest strength undoubtedly lies in its unmatched deliciousness. We take great care in sourcing our raw materials direct from the countries that produce them, carefully roasting and preparing them to suit the tastes of our customers in Japan. We are sincerely committed to delivering the highest quality products in all aspects.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Maruyama Coffee.
Maruyama Coffee Co., Ltd.
President and CEO
