Brewing Perfection at Marutama Coffee Roasters
Published: October 31, 2025
※Prices are subject to change from those in effect at the time of the interview. Please contact the store directly for the latest information.
Opened in May 2025, “Marutama Coffee Roasters” is a specialty coffee shop dedicated to single-origin beans.
One of the unique features of “Marutama Coffee Roasters” is that customers can choose their preferred unroasted coffee beans from various countries around the world and have them roasted on the spot.
Grinding freshly roasted beans yourself lets you fully enjoy their aroma and flavor at their peak, making each cup taste more vibrant and personal. I usually drip-pre-ground coffee at home, but after tasting freshly roasted beans on the spot, I realized how big the difference is. Once you’ve experienced this freshness, it’s hard to go back to regular pre-ground coffee.
Mr. Maruta, the owner, will explain the differences in bean color depending on the roasting level.
He also organizes workshops on coffee roasting, where visitors can deepen their understanding while enjoying a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
At “Marutama Coffee Roasters,” you can choose both the type of unroasted beans and the degree of roasting.
From light to dark roasts, each cup can be customized to your personal taste.
I recommend experimenting with a few different roast levels, as it may take several tries to discover the one you truly prefer!
Inside the shop, you can enjoy hand-dripped coffee carefully brewed to perfection, as well as a variety of espresso-based drinks such as cafe lattes.
The shop is equipped with a coffee roasting machine, and Mr. Maruta kindly walked us through the entire roasting process. As the beans are roasted, a rich, inviting coffee aroma filled the space, adding a cozy and immersive touch to the demonstration. Watching the process up close was fascinating and gave me a whole new appreciation for the craftsmanship behind a perfect cup of coffee.
The menu also features limited-quantity desserts such as tiramisu and pudding, all handmade in the shop.
The cafe has a few seats available for those who want to enjoy their drink on-site. The minimalist furniture and calm atmosphere make it a relaxing spot to take a break. I highly recommend trying one of their desserts alongside your coffee, which the combination should be perfect.
Coffee jelly topped with homemade ice cream.
This dessert has a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness.
The jelly has a rich coffee flavor that goes perfectly with the smooth, sweet ice cream.
It’s simple, refreshing, and lets you really taste the quality of the coffee beans.
Tiramisu
The tiramisu here is light yet full of flavor, with layers of smooth mascarpone cream and sponge soaked in rich espresso. You can really taste the difference made by their freshly roasted coffee, as the aroma is more vivid and the balance between sweetness and bitterness feels just right.
For customers ordering drinks only, the drip coffee comes with brown sugar.
The drip coffee was, of course, delicious, but what stood out to me most was how smooth and easy to drink it was. It had no harshness or bitterness, just a clean, balanced flavor that felt gentle on the palate. I honestly think that even people who believe they don’t like coffee should give this one a try.
Motivated by the owner’s wish for people to enjoy coffee more at home, the shop also offers a wide range of coffee-making tools, such as drippers and paper filters for sale.
It’s the perfect spot to put together your own starter pack and take your first real step into the world of specialty coffee. I felt genuinely inspired to try brewing at home after seeing all the tools and hearing Mr. Maruta’s tips.
If you contact the shop in advance, freshly roasted beans can be prepared and handed to you without waiting.
Marutama Coffee Roasters is a great place for both coffee lovers and beginners.
You can enjoy a freshly brewed cup at the shop or take home freshly roasted beans to try on your own.
Mr. Maruta is happy to share his knowledge, making it a fun and inspiring experience.
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・Name：Grégoire Renais
・Nationality：France
・Hobbies：Hiking, Photography (Landscapes, Japanese cultural events)
※Information is based on October 025. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
