OFFICIAL
Official Service & Gift Record
- Coffee served to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
- Products gifted to the President of Sri Lanka
Specialty Coffee & Roasted Nuts in Kumamoto | Lav fabec roasters
The Kumamoto roastery chosen by Seven Stars.
STORE
A place to lingerwith the aroma.
Lav fabec roasters is a specialty coffee café and small-batch roastery in Hattanda, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto. We choose single-origin beans from around the world and roast them carefully — bringing the aroma fresh from our roaster to your cup.
The scent of beans, music curated by our owner and staff, and a calm space to slow down. A cup that gently unwinds you — like a nostalgic scene returning to mind.
As a small roastery in Hattanda, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, we bring you freshly-roasted aromas — from a single cup in the café to coffee beans for mail order and gifts.
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ABOUT THE OWNER
Behind every cup,
20 years of craft.
Maeda Kenichi Maeda Kenichi
Representative Director, La vie Inc.
Owner, Lav fabec roasters
For 20 years I stood behind the bar — polishing flavor, aroma, finish, and the manners of serving guests.
Building on that, I now produce coffee and nuts and design products for hotels, inns, and shops.
Not just delicious — but a cup you remember. That is what Lav fabec roasters is making.
- 20YEARS
Years as a bartender. A sense honed for aroma and finish.
- 5STORES
Bar chain grown and franchised — proven business craft.
- TRUST
Continuous supply to VIPs at home and abroad — and Seven Stars.
PARTNERS
Major Partners
- Exclusive nut supplier to JR Kyushu "Seven Stars in Kyushu"
- Hotel Okura / KOSUGI RESORT / aconcagua resorts
- Inn Kafugetsu and other hotels & inns — drip bags and beans
AWARDS & EVENTS
Awards & Exhibitions
- Selected for OMOTENASHI Selection 2025
- LEXUS / Kikuka Winery / AMU Plaza / Tsuruya Department Store and more
- 01
20 years of refined senses
Material pairing and flavor design grounded in two decades behind the bar.
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Consistent brand building
From solo shop to multi-store, franchise, and manufacturing — a track record of execution.
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Quality recognized worldwide
Uncompromising quality control trusted by VIPs and the world's top luxury train.
From a single cup of coffee or a handful of nuts, we enrich the memory of your travels and the texture of your life. That is the experience we keep pursuing.
Kenichi Maeda
LAV FABEC ROASTERS — Three Commitments
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We choose
From origins around the world, we evaluate aroma, sweetness, and texture — selecting only beans of specialty grade.
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We roast
We tune the fire to each bean's condition, balancing aroma, sweetness, acidity, and finish.
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We deliver
We pack freshly-roasted beans quickly and carefully, and send them with care.
FRESH ROAST
The aroma of just-roasted beans,delivered as soon as possible.
We roast after your order, so the aroma reaches you in its best state.
We treasure the scent at arrival — and the lift you feel when you open the bag.
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Order
Orders by 10:59 a.m. go to the 11:00 roast; later orders go to the 13:00 roast.
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Roast
Twice a day (11:00 / 13:00) — we read each bean's character and roast it carefully.
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Pack
Bagged right after roasting to seal in freshness.
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Ship
Shipped the same evening, arriving as soon as the next day.
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Enjoy at home
Brew at the peak of its aroma for a delicious cup.
* Delivery dates vary by region.
RECOMMEND
Coffees we recommend for first-timers
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BRAZIL
Bourbon Amarello
Refined sweetness and a gentle toastiness. Not too acidic — a cup you'll want every day.
¥2,200 / 200g
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GUATEMALA
Yellow Bourbon
Sweetness, aroma, and body in balance. A reassuring classic — start here if you're unsure.
¥2,690 / 200g
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PERU
Red Condor
Elegant sweetness with a clean finish. Neither heavy nor light — a slightly special cup.
¥2,520 / 200g
NUTS
The nuts chosen for "Seven Stars in Kyushu".
On JR Kyushu's cruise train "Seven Stars in Kyushu", Lav fabec is one of the roasters whose nuts are served on board.
We finish carefully chosen nuts with our own roast and seasoning, drawing out their natural flavor and toastiness. Right for a gift — and right as a treat for yourself.
Looking for a small-batch roasted nut specialist in Kumamoto? Choose from Sicilian almond, Iranian pistachio, Sicilian hazelnut and more — rare world varieties, finished with the toastiness of fresh roasting.
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REASONS
Why Seven Stars chose us
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High Roast & Quick Cooling
High-heat roast & flash cooling
Roasted fast at high heat, then flash-cooled. Flavor and texture are sealed in with toastiness.
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Original Recipe
Original recipe, fully controlled
Our owner designs each recipe, controlling roast depth for every type of nut.
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Top Grade Only
Selected lots, top grade only
We use only top-grade nuts from carefully selected lots sourced around the world.
CHOCOLATE
Supervised by Mr. Kitagawa, owner of Kumamoto chocolatier "Maison de Kitagawa"
Lavfabec × Kitagawa — a one-of-a-kind chocolate.
Freshly-roasted nuts, hand-wrapped one by one in chocolate by an artisan. The sealed toastiness unfolds the moment it meets your mouth, carrying a slow, deep finish.
Recommended pairings
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Cinnamon
Pecan chocolate
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Medium
Almond chocolate
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High
Pistachio chocolate
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City
Cashew chocolate
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Full City
Hazelnut chocolate
SUBSCRIPTION
A monthly cup to look forward to.
We send coffee and nuts matched to the season and our recommendations. Meet flavors you wouldn't pick yourself — the fun of a subscription.
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GIFT
A gift of aroma, for someone dear.
Coffee beans, nuts, and drip bags arranged into gift sets. For birthdays, thank-you gifts, and seasonal greetings — chosen with care, like browsing in our shop.
For Kumamoto coffee gifts, we offer gift sets combining coffee beans, drip bags, and small-batch roasted nuts.
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ENJOY AT STORE
Drink in the shop — and take the beans home.
The coffee you drink at the shop is also available as whole beans. Talk to our barista and roaster, and we'll suggest something to your taste. The joy of coffee, expanded.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose the grind?
Yes — choose from whole bean, coarse, medium, or fine to match your brewing method.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
Yes, we offer message cards and noshi paper. We also have a range of gift sets — please feel free to ask.
I don't know which coffee to choose.
For first-timers we offer a "First Three" selection — LIGHT, BALANCE, and DARK — so you can pick the one closest to your taste.
Can I buy in store?
Yes — every product is available in store, and you can take home, as whole beans, the coffee you just drank.
Can I skip or pause my subscription?
Yes — skip, pause, or cancel anytime from My Page. Please change settings at least 7 days before your next delivery date.
What is "roast time"?
We roast to order — twice a day at 11:00 and 13:00. Choose your roast time (11:00 batch / 13:00 batch) at checkout, and we ship in the freshest condition.
When will my order arrive?
We ship within 1 day to about 1 week, depending on roast schedule and stock. For urgent orders please contact us in advance. Delivery time varies by region.
How should I store coffee beans?
Keep away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight — we recommend an airtight container at room temperature. The richest aroma is from about 2 weeks to 1 month after roasting. For longer storage, the freezer is fine (return to room temperature just before brewing).
ACCESS
LAV FABEC ROASTERS
1-3-87 Hattanda, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 861-8034, Japan
OPEN Mon – Fri 10:00 – 17:00
Sat · Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Bar Fri · Sat 20:00 – 24:00
TEL 096-288-7870
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READS
On roasting, on beans, on daily life.
How to enjoy a good cup of coffee, pairings with nuts, and notes from the roastery.
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