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Something magical happens when hot water pours over ground up coffee beans. It\u2019s led us coffee-lovers to form a special cult of people traveling the world in search of the very best cup. If you love coffee, you loooove <\/em>coffee. Every place has their own speciality, and often they\u2019re unique enough to leave us saying, \u201cThat settles it. I\u2019m moving here. Pour another cup.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re sick of packing a burr grinder, organic beans and Aeropress in your way-too-small suitcase, head to one of these destinations to find some of the best (already made) cups of coffee instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Coffee in: Tokyo, Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Japan has a long history of perfecting beverages. The Japanese tea ceremony is all about meticulous precision. So, it makes total sense that they brew coffee just as carefully. The end result is a fantastic cup, made with obvious care and attentiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Japanese were introduced to coffee in 1700, thanks to Dutch traders. The Japanese found it to be a bitter and unpleasant drink. In 1804, a famous Japanese poet wrote of coffee, \u201cIt smells burnt and the taste is intolerable.\u201d I can\u2019t say we would have been friends. Luckily, the country\u2019s stormy relationship with coffee changed drastically as Westernization took hold. The world\u2019s first canned coffee originated in Japan in 1969. Today, you\u2019ll find coffee in every vending machine (if you love coffee, this is one of the best things to do in Japan<\/a>), which means you have 5 million opportunities to try out Japanese canned coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While life in Tokyo may look chaotic at a glance<\/a>, with flashing lights and crowded trains, most of the food scene operates at a different pace. In fact, it\u2019s a social faux paus to eat or drink while walking. Eating while walking means you\u2019re probably distracted, and therefore not devoting respect to the fuel you\u2019re putting in your body. You\u2019ll understand this mentality once you step into a tiny coffee shop down any alley and feel everything slow down. Here\u2019s where to go to experience what I\u2019m talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light Up Coffee<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n