Roaster · Japan
Kurasu
Kurasu is a Kyoto-based coffee brand founded by Yozo Otsuki that grew from an online Japanese homeware store in Australia into a globally focused purveyor of specialty coffee and Japanese brewing equipment.
Kurasu was founded in June 2013 by Yozo Otsuki, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker, as an online Japanese homeware store serving customers in Australia. Inspired by friends' appreciation for Japanese craft, minimalism, and design, Otsuki launched the venture—named after the Japanese word meaning 'to live' or 'lifestyle'—alongside his wife. Noticing that more than 60% of sales came from a small lineup of Japanese coffeewares, and drawing on a personal connection to coffee through his parents' Jazz Kissaten (Japanese coffee shops), Otsuki shifted the brand's focus toward coffee. In March 2015, Kurasu rebranded to concentrate solely on coffeewares and target a global audience. Today, operating out of Kyoto, Japan, Kurasu offers its own roasted coffees, brewing gear, accessories, and tea, partnering with recognized Japanese brands such as ORIGAMI, TORCH, KINTO, and HARIO to bring Japanese coffee culture to an international market.
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Beans from Kurasu
Coffee Deodorizer Pot
A deodorizing pot designed to utilize used coffee grounds and paper filters to eliminate odors in various household spaces.
ViewCoffee Measure Spoon by Ishii Koji [Walnut wood]
Ethiopia · Sidamo
Cold Brew Ethiopia Sidamo Decaf [Medium]
Ethiopian Sidamo decaf with floral, stone fruit and citrus notes.
Cold Brew Fairfield Dark [Dark Roast]
This dark roast coffee features notes of rich dark chocolate and subtle baked apple, perfect for your everyday cold brew.
Colombia · Huila
Colombia Hermides Meneses[Light roast]
This light roast Colombian coffee features a floral aroma with notes of blood orange, cherry, red berry, and sweet nuts.
El Salvador Don Jaime[Medium-light roast]
This coffee features a floral aroma with notes of plum, passion fruit, prune, and a chocolate-like sweetness.
Last updated: October 14, 2026