Osaka-based ULT Coffee Roasters, Selected Among World's 100 Best Coffee Shops, to Participate in The Barista League: Tokyo with World Champion as Judge
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- Osaka-based ULT Coffee Roasters, Selected Among World's 100 Best Coffee Shops, to Participate in The Barista League: Tokyo with World Champion as Judge
- Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster ULT Coffee Roasters will participate in the international coffee event 'The Barista League: Tokyo' on June 11, 2026, at Adrift in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Co-founder and 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um will serve as a judge, and co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka will also be involved in the preliminary judging. A pop-up stall will be set up at the venue.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
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Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster ULT Coffee Roasters will participate in the international coffee event 'The Barista League: Tokyo' on June 11, 2026, at Adrift in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Co-founder and 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um will serve as a judge, and co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka will also be involved in the preliminary judging. A pop-up stall will be set up at the venue.
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Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster ULT Coffee Roasters will participate in the international coffee event 'The Barista League: Tokyo' on June 11, 2026, at Adrift in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Co-founder and 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um will serve as a judge, and co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka will also be involved in the preliminary judging. A pop-up stall will be set up at the venue.
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ULT Coffee Roasters (Osaka City / Co-founders: Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, Boram Um, hereinafter 'ULT Coffee'), an Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster that handles everything from its own farm in Brazil to the cup, will participate in the international coffee event 'The Barista League: Tokyo' to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 'Adrift' in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.
Co-founder and 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um will serve as a judge on the day. Additionally, co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, the head coach who led Boram to his 2023 world victory and a Q Grader, will be involved as a judge in the preliminary selection of baristas for the finals. Furthermore, a pop-up stall will be set up where visitors can enjoy ULT Coffee, which is usually only available in Osaka. On the day, attendees can taste ULT Coffee and purchase coffee beans and merchandise. This is a rare one-day opportunity to experience ULT Coffee in Tokyo.
Participation as Judges and Pop-up at The Barista League: Tokyo
1. Preliminary Judging | Marcia Yoko Shimosaka (Co-founder, Q Grader)
In the selection stage for baristas advancing to the finals, co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka will participate as a member of the judging panel. Based on application videos, she will be involved in selecting the finalists. She is an international coffee quality certifier (Q Grader), served as the head coach for the Brazilian Barista Champion from 2019 to 2023, and led Boram Um to victory at the 2023 World Barista Championship (the first for Brazil). She is an expert well-versed in evaluating coffee competitions.
2. On-site Judging | Boram Um (Co-founder, 2023 World Barista Champion)
On the event day, World Barista Champion Boram Um will take the stage as one of the judges. Alongside a world-class panel of judges, he will evaluate the coffee experiences presented by the competing teams.
3. Pop-up Stall
ULT Coffee will set up a pop-up stall at the venue's 'Roasters Village'. Visitors can enjoy ULT coffee, which is usually only available in Osaka, on the spot, and also purchase coffee beans and original merchandise.
The Two Coffee Experts Serving as Judges
Boram Um: Co-founder of ULT Coffee. Born into a family of Korean immigrants who run the specialty coffee farm 'Fazenda Um' in the Serra da Mantiqueira region of Brazil, he won the World Barista Championship in 2023. He provides coffee and experiences that embody the 'farm-to-cup' philosophy, connecting producers, roasters, and baristas.
Marcia Yoko Shimosaka: Co-founder of ULT Coffee. Her own family also runs a coffee farm in Brazil, and she is involved in coffee production with them. She is an international coffee quality certifier (Q Grader) proficient in all areas of the coffee industry, from production and processing to quality control and export. From 2019 to 2023, she served as the head coach for the Brazilian Barista Champion, supporting four consecutive national wins, and led Boram Um to become the 2023 World Barista Champion. She is a world-class coffee specialist.
A New Style of Competition
The Barista League is a new style of barista competition unlike any before. Multiple teams of two, who have passed document and video screenings, compete using practical skills in fast-paced and diverse challenges. Boram Um will serve as one of the judges evaluating the performances of each team on this stage.
Drink Challenge
Create six types of drinks in 15 minutes, including espresso, plant-based beverages, cold brew mocktails, filter coffee, and a mystery order that is not coffee. Judges evaluate the taste and completeness.
Sensory Skills
A 5-minute tasting challenge to identify mystery flavors. It's a unique event full of energy and smiles, testing not only professional skills but also senses, creativity, teamwork, and a love for coffee.
Event Overview
Event Name: The Barista League: Tokyo (2026 Asia)
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: Adrift (3-9-23 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
ULT Pop-up: At the Roasters Village within the venue (coffee service, bean/merchandise sales)
Organizer: The Barista League
Official Website: https://www.thebaristaleague.com/2026-tbl-asia-japanese
About The Barista League
The Barista League was born in Sweden in 2015 as a community event for local baristas to enjoy casually. After about 10 years, it has grown into an international event gathering baristas, roasters, and coffee professionals from around the world. The Asian event will be held at 'Adrift' in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, featuring a 'Roasters Village' with roasters from across Japan and a live competition judged by world-class judges.
About ULT Coffee Roasters
ULT Coffee Roasters is an Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2024 by 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um and his head coach Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, who led him to world domination. With the motto 'ULT = Ultimate', its philosophy is 'farm-to-cup', consistently overseeing the process from producer to roaster to barista to the final cup. In its first year of operation, it was selected 24th in the 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shops'.
Official Website: https://www.ultcoffee.jp/
Official SNS: https://www.instagram.com/ultcoffee.exp/
Co-founder and 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um will serve as a judge on the day. Additionally, co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, the head coach who led Boram to his 2023 world victory and a Q Grader, will be involved as a judge in the preliminary selection of baristas for the finals. Furthermore, a pop-up stall will be set up where visitors can enjoy ULT Coffee, which is usually only available in Osaka. On the day, attendees can taste ULT Coffee and purchase coffee beans and merchandise. This is a rare one-day opportunity to experience ULT Coffee in Tokyo.
Participation as Judges and Pop-up at The Barista League: Tokyo
1. Preliminary Judging | Marcia Yoko Shimosaka (Co-founder, Q Grader)
In the selection stage for baristas advancing to the finals, co-founder Marcia Yoko Shimosaka will participate as a member of the judging panel. Based on application videos, she will be involved in selecting the finalists. She is an international coffee quality certifier (Q Grader), served as the head coach for the Brazilian Barista Champion from 2019 to 2023, and led Boram Um to victory at the 2023 World Barista Championship (the first for Brazil). She is an expert well-versed in evaluating coffee competitions.
2. On-site Judging | Boram Um (Co-founder, 2023 World Barista Champion)
On the event day, World Barista Champion Boram Um will take the stage as one of the judges. Alongside a world-class panel of judges, he will evaluate the coffee experiences presented by the competing teams.
3. Pop-up Stall
ULT Coffee will set up a pop-up stall at the venue's 'Roasters Village'. Visitors can enjoy ULT coffee, which is usually only available in Osaka, on the spot, and also purchase coffee beans and original merchandise.
The Two Coffee Experts Serving as Judges
Boram Um: Co-founder of ULT Coffee. Born into a family of Korean immigrants who run the specialty coffee farm 'Fazenda Um' in the Serra da Mantiqueira region of Brazil, he won the World Barista Championship in 2023. He provides coffee and experiences that embody the 'farm-to-cup' philosophy, connecting producers, roasters, and baristas.
Marcia Yoko Shimosaka: Co-founder of ULT Coffee. Her own family also runs a coffee farm in Brazil, and she is involved in coffee production with them. She is an international coffee quality certifier (Q Grader) proficient in all areas of the coffee industry, from production and processing to quality control and export. From 2019 to 2023, she served as the head coach for the Brazilian Barista Champion, supporting four consecutive national wins, and led Boram Um to become the 2023 World Barista Champion. She is a world-class coffee specialist.
A New Style of Competition
The Barista League is a new style of barista competition unlike any before. Multiple teams of two, who have passed document and video screenings, compete using practical skills in fast-paced and diverse challenges. Boram Um will serve as one of the judges evaluating the performances of each team on this stage.
Drink Challenge
Create six types of drinks in 15 minutes, including espresso, plant-based beverages, cold brew mocktails, filter coffee, and a mystery order that is not coffee. Judges evaluate the taste and completeness.
Sensory Skills
A 5-minute tasting challenge to identify mystery flavors. It's a unique event full of energy and smiles, testing not only professional skills but also senses, creativity, teamwork, and a love for coffee.
Event Overview
Event Name: The Barista League: Tokyo (2026 Asia)
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: Adrift (3-9-23 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
ULT Pop-up: At the Roasters Village within the venue (coffee service, bean/merchandise sales)
Organizer: The Barista League
Official Website: https://www.thebaristaleague.com/2026-tbl-asia-japanese
About The Barista League
The Barista League was born in Sweden in 2015 as a community event for local baristas to enjoy casually. After about 10 years, it has grown into an international event gathering baristas, roasters, and coffee professionals from around the world. The Asian event will be held at 'Adrift' in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, featuring a 'Roasters Village' with roasters from across Japan and a live competition judged by world-class judges.
About ULT Coffee Roasters
ULT Coffee Roasters is an Osaka-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2024 by 2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um and his head coach Marcia Yoko Shimosaka, who led him to world domination. With the motto 'ULT = Ultimate', its philosophy is 'farm-to-cup', consistently overseeing the process from producer to roaster to barista to the final cup. In its first year of operation, it was selected 24th in the 'World's 100 Best Coffee Shops'.
Official Website: https://www.ultcoffee.jp/
Official SNS: https://www.instagram.com/ultcoffee.exp/
FAQ
Who are the founders of ULT Coffee Roasters?
The co-founders are Marcia Yoko Shimosaka and Boram Um. Boram Um is the 2023 World Barista Champion.
When is The Barista League: Tokyo?
It will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Where can I buy ULT Coffee Roasters coffee?
They are based in Osaka and will have a pop-up at Adrift in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo for this event.