An innovative fusion brew featuring Colombian Pink Bourbon beans enhanced with koji fermentation, brewed via AeroPress and topped with an umami-rich crema made from toasted nori and brown butter. This unique combination creates complex savory-sweet notes that complement the coffee’s natural fruit characteristics.
MethodAeroPress
Prep time25
Coffee18g
Water250ml
Grind sizeMedium-Fine
Water temp185°F
Instructions
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<h2>Koji Treatment (Day Before)</h2> <ol><li>Mix ground coffee with koji powder in airtight container</li><li>Store at room temperature for 24 hours to develop umami flavors</li></ol> <h2>Brown Butter Nori Crema</h2> <ol><li>Toast nori sheet in dry pan for 30 seconds until fragrant</li><li>Grind toasted nori into fine powder</li><li>Brown butter in small pan until nutty and golden (3-4 minutes)</li><li>Cool slightly, whisk in cream and nori powder</li><li>Add pinch of salt, whisk until light and frothy</li></ol> <h2>AeroPress Brewing</h2> <ol><li>Rinse AeroPress filter and preheat chamber</li><li>Add koji-treated coffee to chamber</li><li>Pour 50ml water, stir gently, bloom for 45 seconds</li><li>Add remaining water, stir 3 times</li><li>Steep for 2 minutes total</li><li>Press slowly over 30 seconds</li></ol> <h2>Assembly</h2> <ol><li>Pour coffee into warmed cup</li><li>Spoon nori brown-butter crema on top</li><li>Serve immediately</li></ol>