Rowley - I'm possitive. The coffee was brought out in the same type and size of pitcher as the steamed milk. No french press. I'm going to write the hotel again to see if I get a response.
What many people fail to realize is that in Japan, beer can be bought out of vending machines, just like a can of soda. Alcohol does not carry the same stigma in Japan or even Europe that it does here in the US. In fact, it wasn't uncommon during a recent visit to Paris to see business men...
My wife and I were recently in Paris and the hotel would serve the most excellent coffee each morning at breakfast. It was not espresso, but they would serve it in two parts. One was a strong, dark coffee served in a 8-10 oz pitcher. The second was I believe steamed whole milk served in the same...