Forest Roast
Medium roast · Cocoa, roasted almond, soft spice
A rounded, cocoa-led profile with a warm nutty middle and a gentle suggestion of spice.
Prepare a Forest Roast briefBuying for Japan
Prepare a Japan coffee brief with product-form questions, importer responsibilities, packaging review and official reference links.
Current official references and a product-specific importer review belong in the first conversation.
Plan the destination
Build the product-form and importer review into the first brief.
Japan’s health ministry describes an import-notification process for food intended for sale or business use. JETRO’s coffee Q&A separately discusses coffee forms and plant-related review. These are distinct areas to confirm with the responsible importer and authorities for the proposed product.
Describe the exact coffee form, its handling and intended commercial use before requesting shipment terms. The cited general guidance does not establish that a particular civet-coffee product or consignment is eligible. Ask the importer to confirm classification, applicable review and labeling requirements before an order is agreed.
Separate green and roasted
Give the importer a precise description of green beans, roasted whole bean or ground coffee. Ask which plant and food-review questions apply to that exact form.
Define the responsible parties
Identify the importer, the reviewing authority and who will prepare or check each requested document. Do not treat a general supplier checklist as a universal requirement.
Review the presentation
Include the intended pack, artwork and local-market labeling review in the brief. Confirm current requirements rather than copying another market’s label.
Bring to your brief
- Who is the responsible importer?
- What is the exact coffee form and handling description?
- Which current authorities and requirements apply to this product?
- What needs review before shipment eligibility can be confirmed?
Useful references
Japan MHLW: food import procedure
General food import procedure for sale/business use; not civet-coffee eligibility approval.
JETRO: coffee import Q&A
Coffee-form questions and review context. Confirm current applicability with the responsible authority.
Reviewed 5 November 2026.
Heritage Roast
Medium-dark roast · Dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut, brown sugar
A deeper expression, bringing dark-chocolate character and a fuller roast direction to the cup.
Prepare a Heritage Roast brief
Green Beans
Unroasted green coffee
An unroasted starting point for roasters and importers who want to shape their own coffee expression.
Prepare a Green Beans briefDescribe the exact form
Name green beans, roasted whole bean or ground coffee, then document the proposed handling, pack and business use. Ask the importer to connect those details with the responsible authorities’ current advice. Do not assume an educational coffee article establishes import permission for a particular civet-coffee product.
Shape a Tokyo briefService and format
Useful next questions
What should I include in my first brief?
Name the product and format, intended use, quantity, destination and the questions your team needs answered. Review the sample, supporting information and commercial scope separately.
Does this confirm an order or delivery?
No. A buying brief records your requirements. Product availability, eligibility, documentation and final terms need order-specific review before an order is agreed.
Keep exploring
Continue with the product, sourcing and commercial questions that matter to your decision.