May 08, 2025 22:00:00

I tried 'UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend', which uses 51% specialty coffee and has a berry-like fruitiness despite being coffee.

'UCC BLACK Unsweetened,' an unsweetened canned coffee brand developed by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd., will be releasing a limited-time ' UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend Recap Can 275g, ' which uses 51% specialty coffee from Uganda, from Monday, May 12, 2025. By using

specialty coffee grown in high-altitude areas of Uganda, it has been created into a blend that allows you to enjoy the soft berry aftertaste that evokes spring, so I tried drinking it to see what kind of taste the canned coffee has.

Specialty coffee blend in a canned coffee!? The 'UCC BLACK Unsweetened' brand will release a recapped canned product using 51% specialty coffee from Uganda for a limited time on May 12th | UCC Ueshima Coffee
https://www.ucc.co.jp/company/news/2025/rel250508.html

The appearance of 'UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend Recap Can 275g' is like this. The package uses colors reminiscent of berries such as pink and purple.

Specialty coffee is a grading standard given by the specialty coffee associations of each country to coffee that has received a high evaluation in the cupping by

a Q grader , a craftsman who evaluates the quality of coffee, and has clear traceability . 'UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend Recap Can 275g' uses 51% specialty coffee from Uganda.

The only ingredient is coffee. The content is 275g, and the calories per 100g are 0kcal.

I'll pour it into a glass right away.

The liquid is brown, like black coffee, but it seems a little lighter in color than typical bottled or canned coffee.

When I tried it, the moment I put the liquid in my mouth, a gorgeous berry-like aroma spread in my mouth, followed by the mellow flavor of coffee. Although it is not as sweet as sugar, the aftertaste has a fruity flavor that is not just the bitterness and aroma of coffee, and those who are not used to drinking specialty coffee may think that it is 'different from the coffee I know.' Even those who say, 'I often drink canned coffee and instant coffee, but I'm not particularly knowledgeable about coffee itself,' will notice the difference if they pay a little attention to the taste and aroma, so I felt that it was worth trying even if you have never heard of the term specialty coffee.

'UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend Recap Can 275g' will be available for a limited time from Monday, May 12, 2025 at convenience stores and mass retailers nationwide. The suggested retail price is 198 yen excluding tax. At the time of writing, it was also available for reservation on Amazon.co.jp, and the price was 4,549 yen including tax for a set of 24 (about 190 yen per bottle).

Amazon.co.jp: UCC BLACK Unsweetened Specialty Coffee Blend Canned Coffee 275g x 24 Cans [Iced Coffee] [No Added Flavors] [Case]: Food, Beverages & Alcohol