What is a kissaten in Japanese?
The word ‘kissaten’ is derived from the kanji characters, “consume,” “tea,” and “shop” which means “tea-drinking shop. Traditionally, a kissaten is a tearoom that serves coffee. But, these days, a typical kissaten serves coffee and light meals, in addition to tea. A kissaten is a Japanese tearoom that also serves coffee. It is different from a café, as many cafes in Japan can also function as a bar in that they serve alcohol.Kitsune Fox Kissaten Japanese Traditional Coffee and Tea Shop Kitsune Kissaten is a Japanese-inspired coffee and tea shop in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya — a quiet space born from a deep love for slow living, coffee, tea, matcha, and heartfelt connection.