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L_M_B –
As a person who’s interested in Japanese culture, I was very excited to learn that BOSS coffee was available in the US. I’ve heard mixed reviews of what Japanese coffee tastes like compared to what we get in the west, but I must say, I tried this stuff and it’s a winner. The flavor is a good balance of sugary sweetness and deep richness of the coffee, cut by milk. The cans themselves are itty bitty, but they pack a lot of caffeine into the serving. My only complaint is the price of admission, being $30 for 12 6oz cans (it’s so good that I could drink an entire can in seconds!). However, as a little treat after a hard day at work, or as an occasional pick-me-up to get the day started, I think they’re quite good for what they are. Now, go make Tommy Lee Jones proud and buy a case!
One more thing: Suntory, if you’re reading this, PLEASE bring more flavors to the US! I want to try them all!
Mark Twain –
Let me take you back to October of 2017. I had made my first trip to the wonderful land of Japan and nestled in among the good people who live there. During my stop in Kyushu, I ran across this BOSS Rainbow Mountain Blend coffee at an AEON Mall. At the behest of my friend who I was staying with at the time, I bought some to consume on the spot. It was already chilled, and as soon as the coffee hit my taste buds, I was in for a real treat. I was sure to buy up some more to take home with me on the flight back to America.
Don’t let the 6 oz size fool you. These little coffees pack a wallop and the taste is phenomenal. Even though I’m not one to get cream or sugar in my coffee (as Brian Griffin says, I like mine black as sin), the combo of everything feels just right. The quality of the roast is quite solid. Consisting of slightly woody notes, with not a sign of burnt flavor, this should appease any coffee snob anywhere.
I’m so glad Suntory finally came to their senses and started properly importing this stateside for our enjoyment. The price is certainly higher than your typical Starbucks brew, but this really is a unique experience, almost a rite of passage that everyone should go through, and a good taste of what the Japanese like to call quality coffee.
This beverage gets my seal of approval. Even if you find the price a bit too high, I’d still consider getting one case for the novelty factor and, who knows, maybe you’ll get hooked? 🙂
Paris Felt –
Honestly I’m not a fan of the taste. Mainly a cold brew drinker.
However, everyone I gave one to absolutely LOVED them.
1 person vs 10 others? Yeah they get 5 stars
Werehamster –
I am going through a lot of coffees at work and this one is of the most naturally and better tasting. Medium caffeine content, easy to scale up or down.
Tricore –
This is definitely one of the best coffee products I’ve drank hands down, but as of now it’s $45.99 for 12 pack of 6oz cans. I love this coffee but I can’t afford it anymore and I bet alot of people can’t either. I get it that it’s an import so there’s probably taxes and other fees which hike the price up but I don’t want to pay almost $50 before tax for 12 small coffees. I wish I could could afford it 🤤
Boss Coffee Aficionado –
In Japan, people are always on the go; which is why Japan is a country that heavily strives for convenience. Canned Coffee was invented in the 1950’s for exactly that purpose. A quick pick me up, in a can, on the go.
Originally conceived by UCC, Suntory absolutely perfected RTD (Ready-To-Drink) canned Coffee in the 90’s with their BOSS brand, and with it, the signature ‘Rainbow Mountain Blend’. What separates Rainbow Mountain from the rest, is its undeniable balance, and uncompromising depth of flavor. Not too sweet, not too bitter, small can, but a sizable caffeine dose. Rainbow Mountain has been notorious coveted by aficionado’s here in the States for several reasons. For one thing, prominence of Japanese culture has been on the rise for more than a decade, which means some curiosity likely stemmed from the fantastically entertaining ‘Alien Jones’ Japanese TV spots featuring the product in Japan (which I highly recommend as a quick but satisfying internet search). Secondly, the product was incredibly difficult to get ahold of before Suntory decided to bring it over. I for one am truly delighted that Suntory graced us with this absolute gem of a product. The BOSS brand has an indelible mantra surrounding it, that embodies the work life culture in Japan. People work hard to be their absolute best, and coffee is a staple that helps empower them. Suntory has applied that ideology into making a superior coffee product that leaves the consumer feeling as though they’re ‘The Boss’. That’s why BOSS Coffee will always be my #1.
The Super-Intellectual Reviewer –
BOSS Rainbow Blend has landed in the states… officially! The company who makes this (Suntory) is also a bottler for Pepsi products in the southeast U.S. and, I think, use their warehouse as a distribution center for wholesaling. How that relates to the review is that this product will hopefully become more easily found in grocery stores than it has before. Other BOSS products seems to be heading in that direction as well.
The product is indeed made and bottled in Japan, but the label is completely in English, with the US nutrition label on the label.
Far from bitter, the high caffeine content gives it that “rainbow”, majestic vibe, as you gradually come to life with each sip of this Guatemalan origin coffee. So incredibly delicious that you come to appreciate the compact size for the punch it packs.
The “dented cans” appear to be a real issue, I had at least one slightly dented can along the middle of the can’s body. However, there were no leaks and the taste of the coffee wasn’t affected. At over $2 a can though, you shouldn’t ask any less than perfection.
I bought these cans at around $25 for 12 and thought that were high already, but it looks like that was a sale price since it went up again.
Overall? Good but expensive. I think back to those Illy Caffe 6.8oz shots. You pay a premium for premium taste, and it is helpful to keep in mind that unlike the Illy cans, the Rainbow Blend travels an ocean to get to us. Not bad, Suntory.
Jason B. –
I have had my fair share of Boss Coffee abroad. It is not a luxury brand or anything and there are much better canned coffees out there both imported and domestic. I do enjoy it for what it is when I’m in Japan, which is a very cheap can of coffee I can get from a vending machine or combini pretty much anywhere.
Looking at the current price of almost $50 for 12 cans is insane and you should really look at different alternatives for that price. Boss is great when you want some caffeine and can just get a can for 80 cents at a vending machine. Not so great when you are paying over $4 for a can online.
U.S. Reader –
The good:
This is fantastic canned coffee, very convenient to drink. It’s the best coffee you can get, in my opinion, from Suntory, and so if you’re a fan of their coffee you have to try it.
The bad:
The price is obviously a bit steep; at $30 it’s $2.50 per can of coffee. Whether you think that’s worth a good can of coffee is up to you. It’s produced in Japan and distributed by a local branch of Suntory in the US from what I understand, though mine shipped from Ontario.
Watson –
Price is not what I’d like for volume, but it’s the best coffee on the planet. Enough sugar to elevate the taste without the unpleasant spike. Enough caffeine to give the buzz of a strong cup of coffee but not as insultingly-high as modern energy drinks. Fantastic.