☕️ The coffee world view created by latte art master Hiroshi Sawada!

Anyone learning coffee latte art has undoubtedly heard of the "Sawada Cup," which is a cup design invented by Mr. Hiroshi Sawada, who won the World Latte Art Championship. He also founded the specialty coffee brand "STREAMER COFFEE COMPANY," a pioneer in gourmet coffee in Japan.

This visit was to a branch located between Meiji Jingu Gaien and Harajuku. The exterior has an industrial-style shipping container vibe, and in addition to the seating on the second floor, there are some seats available on the sidewalk.

This time, I ordered the Harajuku store's exclusive bamboo charcoal latte, which is quite pricey at 980 yen considering Japan's coffee price range. However, it might be due to the use of a paper cup, as the presentation of the latte art didn't look very good. If you're coming for the coffee, you might end up being quite disappointed.

Overall, it’s not a place that requires a special visit. For a pilgrimage, you could go to the main store in Shibuya or other official locations, which should provide a better experience. But if you’re passing by and need a good cup of coffee, it’s still worth a try.