The whole world knows Hideo Kojima for being the developer of successful titles like Metal Gear, Snatcher or more recently the saga of Death Stranding. However, in addition to its video game skillfew knew of his love for the world of baristas, since through his company, Kojima Productionslaunches its own coffee label, in a collaboration with a company expert in the production of these drinks in Japan.
Kojima Productions joined forces with a company called Coffee Supreme Japan and they released an interesting set that bears the face (and taste) of Hideo, so you can endure a night of gaming without falling asleep.
According to what the site reviews Siliconerathe package includes 10 bags of drip coffee from an original blend made by Hideo Kojima himself (with the help of specialists, clearly).
It also includes a mug and drawstring bag, both adorned with Ludens, the iconic symbol and mascot of Kojima Productions. Kojima coffee is made with a blend of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from South America and Africa. It has a smooth and balanced flavor, with notes of chocolate and caramel; Sorry for the romantic thing, but that’s how companies sell it.
The mug and drawstring bag are made of ceramic and fabric respectively. The mug has a Ludens design on the front, and the drawstring bag has a Kojima coffee blend design.
The package, as it could not be otherwise, is a limited edition of Kojima and is available for purchase in the Coffee Supreme Japan online store. It costs 5,500 yen, which is about 37 dollars.
The collaboration between Kojima and Coffee Supreme Japan is a sign of the video game developer’s interest in the world of coffee, of which he is a confessed fan and consumer.