A Daibo Coffee Manual
A Daibo Coffee Manual

Nahoko Press

A Daibo Coffee Manual

$60.00
$60.00
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This perfect small book from one of the original coffee masters of the third-wave coffee movement, and well-known manufacturer of the Japanese style of pour-over known as nel drip, should be in the hands of every coffee enthusiast. Lyrical in prose and a dedication to good writing, this book (first published in 2015) serves as a guide to a deeper understanding of coffee, its sociality, and a modest philosophic rendering of the meaning in making and drinking. Above all, that cup of coffee is personal, an expression of Katsuji Daibo’s 'kodawari' (meaning 'the pursuit of perfection' in Japanese) and dedication to the making and to the person who receives the brew.

Annotated from author Merry White's review of The Daibo Coffee Manual (2024)

Nahoko Press
Nahoko Yamaguchi

Established in 2014 by Nakoko Yamaguchi, Nahoko Press is a small independent publisher in Tokyo, Japan, determined to pass on the traditional craftsmanship of letterpress printing. Inspired by the Zen term 'Shin-in' (meaning 'heart' or 'mind' in Japanese Zen Buddhism), Nahoko-san interprets letterpress printing as a means to leave a stamp on one's heart. Free from language and ideas, communicating with the heart is universally understood, and this is how Nahoko Press wishes to share the lasting impression of encountering something meaningful and beautiful, whether that be a letter-pressed book or the encounters and experiences we share with those around us. Alongside publishing select works, Nahoko served as the Director at Taka Ishii Gallery (2000–2013) and hosts intentional coffee sessions through Kissa Shizukesaya.Nahoko Press
Nahoko Yamaguchi

32 pages
8" L x 5" W (soft cover)
Text by Katsuji Daibo (English)
Designed by Osamu Saruyama
Offset printed in Tokyo, Japan