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Specialty coffee in Mima.

Specialty coffee in Mima is just getting started: 1 café on Roasters so far, added by the community.

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Specialty cafés & roasters
#31
Rank among 64 cities in Japan
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Share of all listings in Japan
#1,601
Global rank on Roasters
In numbers

Mima in context

In Asia, Mima ranks #128 of 251 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Kolkata, Krong Siem Reap and Ubon Ratchathani.

Mima ranks joint #31 of 64 cities in Japan. That puts it right on the national median, and Tokyo leads with 216 cafés. The next city up is Zushi, with 2 cafés.

Globally, Mima sits at #1,601 of 3,601 cities on Roasters, among the many small scenes the community is still filling in.

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Best coffee in Mima

A quick test for any café in Mima: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.

What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Mima ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.

  • Origin and process on the bag
  • Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
  • Baristas who can talk through the menu
  • Beans for sale to brew at home
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FAQ

About specialty coffee in Mima

How big is the specialty coffee scene in Mima?

There are 1 café or roaster in Mima on Roasters, which ranks the city joint #31 in Japan and #1,601 worldwide.

How does Mima compare with other cities in Japan?

Mima ranks joint #31 of 64 cities on Roasters in Japan. The median city there lists 1 café; Mima lists 1.

What other cities in Asia are comparable to Mima for coffee?

Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Kolkata (India), Krong Siem Reap (Cambodia) and Ubon Ratchathani (Thailand) are the nearest peers to Mima in the region.

What makes a café “specialty”?

Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.

Is Roasters free to use in Mima?

Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Mima. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.

I run a café. How do I manage my listing?

Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.

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