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
Koji Treatment (Day Before)
- Mix ground coffee with koji powder in airtight container
- Store at room temperature for 24 hours to develop umami flavors
Brown Butter Nori Crema
- Toast nori sheet in dry pan for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Grind toasted nori into fine powder
- Brown butter in small pan until nutty and golden (3-4 minutes)
- Cool slightly, whisk in cream and nori powder
- Add pinch of salt, whisk until light and frothy
AeroPress Brewing
- Rinse AeroPress filter and preheat chamber
- Add koji-treated coffee to chamber
- Pour 50ml water, stir gently, bloom for 45 seconds
- Add remaining water, stir 3 times
- Steep for 2 minutes total
- Press slowly over 30 seconds
Assembly
- Pour coffee into warmed cup
- Spoon nori brown-butter crema on top
- Serve immediately