Kōtei - Specialty Coffee & Tea

Handpicked cafés, expert brew recipes, and precision timers for coffee and tea. Your next exceptional cup starts here.

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.