But Philadelphia-based coffee roaster La Colombe is taking another crack at, well, cracking the American market with a self-heating can of coffee. Besides UCC and Pokka, all large Japanese beer, soda, and drink companies and most coffee companies either currently, or have at some point, offered canned coffee.

Canned coffee is a Japanese innovation, [ better source needed] [4] and the term kan kōhī is wasei-eigo: the English-language term "can coffee" was created in Japan. Canned coffee was born in Japan, so we’ve had more time than any other country to learn how to get canned coffee right. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Food Engineering or its parent company, BNP Media. All you have to do is push a button and in a couple of minutes you will hold a delicious hot drink - wherever you are, whenever you want.When opened, the cans emit steam and the fresh-brewed aroma expected from a delicious cup of coffee. Other brands include Kissui ( Sapporo Softdrinks, in January 2013 onward Pokka Sapporo Foods and Beverages), Itoen, Sangaria, Coffee Time ( Yakult), BG ( Meiji Dairies), and Cafe La Mode ( Calpis). Innovative drinks company HOTSHOT is bringing hot canned coffee to caffeine deprived consumers after convenient coffee on the go. Initially available in Black, French Vanilla and Hot Chocolate, the coffee (made from 100% Arabica beans) is served in aluminum cans (made of 70% recycled content) that are warmed to 140 degrees - which is the perfect temperature to drink premium coffee - by a custom-designed HotBox.

According to the Inquirer, the product was in development for five years before its initial (limited) launch in the coffee brand's flagship Fishtown location, only.These cafes served a similar purpose in Japan as they did in the west: as meeting houses and places of culture.