Kōtei - Specialty Coffee & Tea

KŌTEI IS YOUR GUIDE TO COFFEE AND TEA DONE RIGHT. Whether you're hunting down an exceptional specialty café, dialing in your V60 pour-over by the second, or exploring the world of gongfu brewing for the first time — Kōtei brings together the curation, recipes, and timers that coffee and tea deserve. FIND EXCEPTIONAL PLACES NEAR YOU Looking for a specialty café or tea house worth your time? Kōtei curates the world's best coffee shops and tea rooms — each one hand-selected for its craft, philosophy, and quality. Whether you're in your own city or traveling, every listing tells the full story: brewing approach, signature drinks, and what makes the place special. MASTER RECIPES FROM THE WORLD'S BEST Learn from recipes created by world-champion baristas, tea masters, and celebrated roasters. From classic V60 pour-overs and AeroPress to cold brew, gongfu cha, ceremonial matcha, and aged pu-erh — every recipe comes with step-by-step guidance and a built-in brew timer. TIMERS THAT FOLLOW YOUR RECIPE Every coffee and tea recipe includes a built-in timer that adapts to steeping time, water temperature, and dose. Espresso or cold brew, oolong or sencha, drip or AeroPress — the timer guides each step so you stay present without the guesswork. KNOW YOUR CUP, FROM HARVEST TO TASTE Each recipe carries full details — origin, variety, processing method, and tasting notes. Follow how seasonal harvests and regional terroir shape the coffees and teas you love, from Ethiopian naturals to aged pu-erh. WEEKLY CONTENT FROM THE SPECIALTY WORLD Every week, new stories explore the culture of specialty coffee and tea — roasters pushing limits, traditional tea houses, and the art of the perfect brew from Tokyo to Copenhagen. WIDGETS, STICKERS & COMMUNITY Home screen widgets and stickers keep your brew guide close at all times. A community recipe space is coming — share your own rituals and discover what brewers around the world are making. BREW WITH PURPOSE. STEEP WITH CARE. WELCOME TO KŌTEI.