At the International Cafe Tasting Competition, Japan won the only gold medal out of 8 countries around the world!
The gold award winning mark is proof of quality. A proud dish that can only be purchased at Wakoya.
http://www.coffeetasters.jp/ICTasia2013_result.pdf
What is the International Cafe Tasting Association (ICT)?
Purpose of holding the ICT competition
By conducting blind tastings by tasters certified by the International Cafe Tasting Association (IIAC) who can fairly evaluate the quality of coffee, the excellent coffee is selected, and the high quality coffee is widely communicated to society. It is held for the purpose of "It is an international competition held since 2006 by the IIAC", which is headquartered in Italy.
Purpose of holding
1. To fairly evaluate the quality of coffee around the world, Coffee beans that are carefully selected and cultivated in different regions are roasted by highly experienced craftsmen using their knowledge and skills, and then blended appropriately. To evaluate fairly and clarify quality.
2. Clarify product quality to make it easier for consumers to understand the highest quality products in the coffee market.
3. To make it easier for consumers to understand the highest quality products in the coffee market. To pursue quality from the perspective of customer satisfaction, which can be said to be the latest indicator of quality, and to make it an opportunity to deepen understanding.