"Coffee with the Flavor of Classic Literature: Have You Heard of Yanaka Coffee's 'Drinkable Bunko'?"

Have you heard of the drinkable "Bunko" coffee?

Do you know about the "Drinkable Bunko," developed in collaboration between Yanaka Coffee, a specialty coffee shop, and NEC (Nippon Electric Company)?

The "Drinkable Bunko" is coffee that transforms the aftertaste of reading various books into flavors, using NEC's cutting-edge AI technology.*

It’s the trendy coffee created by AI.

How did they convert the aftertaste of reading into the flavor of coffee?

Many of you might be saying, "Is that even possible?" or "It sounds difficult when you mention AI!" But simply put, it works like this.

They analyzed over 10,000 reviews related to a certain book, for example:

☑ If the reviews were mostly "sad," it was associated with "bitterness."

☑ If many people felt nostalgic about their youth, it led to "sweetness."

☑ If the reviews stated it was "wonderful" and left a lasting impression, they focused on "aftertaste."

They created a blended coffee emphasizing those characteristics! It sounds very futuristic and intriguing, doesn't it?*

The Drinkable Bunko features a lineup of classic literature.*

The drinkable Bunko coffee from Yanaka Coffee, which just debuted at the end of October, is currently a hot topic.

Six famous literary works known by all Japanese people are available as coffee.*

【① Coffee inspired by Osamu Dazai's "No Longer Human"】

It features a refreshing and moderate bitterness. It's said to have a smooth texture that is easy to drink!*

【② Coffee inspired by Natsume Sōseki's "Kokoro"】

This is a slightly bitter coffee, characterized by a deep and rich flavor!*

【③ Coffee inspired by Natsume Sōseki's "I Am a Cat"】

A coffee that merges bitterness and sweetness.* It features a sharp aftertaste.

【④ Coffee inspired by Toshiyuki Shimazaki's "Wakana Shu"】

This coffee is characterized by a refreshing acidity and a clear taste. The faint sweetness is also quite popular!*

【⑤ Coffee inspired by Natsume Sōseki's "Sanshirō"】

A coffee with a strong acidity,* and it also has a sweetness reminiscent of red wine.

【⑥ Coffee inspired by Mori Ōgai's "Maihime"】

It is known for its strong sweetness. It has a smooth texture that makes it very easy to drink!*

What are the prices?

Here are the prices for the Drinkable Bunko coffee,* which is sold by weight.

100g: 950 yen

200g: 1,900 yen

300g: 2,850 yen

400g: 3,800 yen

500g: 4,750 yen

It seems like it would make a delightful wedding gift.*

The Drinkable Bunko coffee is a limited-time and limited-quantity product,* and there are certain varieties that are on backorder in the online shop.

If you know any literature-loving brides or coffee-loving brides, be sure to check it out early!

It seems perfect not only for yourself but also as a gift for a dear friend’s wedding, birthday, or as a thank-you gift!♡

Why not try tasting the six representative pure literary works of Japan as coffee?*

➡ Here is the Yanaka Coffee Shop's homepage

*List of stores carrying the product*

Akihabara CHABARA Store

Atre Kameido Store

Coredo Muromachi Store

Lumine Kitasenju Store

Lumine Tachikawa Store

Ecute Akabane Store

Ario Nishiarai Store

Trainchi Jiyugaoka Store

Nakano Marui Store