Maruyama Coffee Co., Ltd., founded in Karuizawa in 1991 and offering carefully selected specialty coffee, and Base Co., Ltd., a Japanese chocolate specialty store that proposes new ways to enjoy chocolate, have once again taken on the challenge of developing a coffee chocolate with a new approach in 2021 as the second installment of the Minimal x Maruyama Coffee collaboration product ``Eating Coffee,'' which was well received in 2019.
"Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte (left)" "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato (right)"
This year, two new products from Taberu Coffee will be available: "Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte" and "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato", which will be released on January 30th, 2021.
The only product that marries single-origin (single-region) "beans" from Nicaragua.
We have developed two types of coffee white chocolate by combining cocoa butter extracted from single-origin cocoa beans from Nicaragua with single-origin coffee from Nicaragua. Both cocoa beans and coffee beans are the seeds of tropical fruits that grow directly under the equator. We have created a unique product by combining "beans" from the same region.
The concept is "edible coffee."
The "transience" of coffee, which changes depending on brewing method and temperature, is imprinted on the canvas of chocolate.
By adjusting the recipe by changing the amount of cocoa butter and coffee, the process, and the degree of roasting, and conducting repeated tastings, the two professionals, Maruyama, president of Maruyama Coffee, and Yamashita, president of Minimal, pursued an aroma and flavor that they could both agree on. Their focus was to imprint and recreate on the canvas of white chocolate the "transience" of coffee's flavor, which changes depending on the brewing method and temperature. The sweetness of the chocolate spreads the moment you take a bite, and the coffee flavor unfolds as the aftertaste progresses. The flavor changes from the moment you take a bite to the aftertaste, making this a product that truly embodies "edible coffee."
About the collaborative products "Cafe Choco Cafe Latte" and "Cafe Choco Macchiato"
The coffee concentration was tested in 1% increments to find the optimal level. Ultimately, two types were prepared: "Cafe Latte (5% coffee)" and "Macchiato (15% coffee)."
Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte (left) "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato (right)"
■"Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte"
Flavor like a cafe latte
A pleasant balance of milk sweetness and coffee like a cafe latte
A caramel-like aroma
■"Cafe Chocolate Macchiato"
Flavor like a macchiato
The deep richness and pleasant lingering finish like a macchiato
A scent reminiscent of roasted almonds. Available in limited quantities for Valentine's Day. This portable "edible coffee" can be enjoyed as a caffeine boost in a variety of situations. This is a must-have gift for coffee lovers or those looking to give a new chocolate with a unique story.
【Product Details】
■Sales start date: Saturday, January 30, 2021 (while supplies last)
■Sales channels:
《Maruyama Coffee》 Nishiazabu showroom, Komoro store, Harunire Terrace store, online store, Maruyama Coffee LINE gift
《Minimal》 Tomigaya main store, online store
■Price: 1,600 yen (excluding tax)
■Contents: 50g/piece
■Ingredients:
Cocoa butter, sugar, skim milk, whole milk powder, coffee beans (Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte)
Cocoa butter, sugar, skim milk, coffee beans, whole milk powder (Cafe Chocolate Macchiato)
■Best before: March 11, 2021
■Storage method: Store at 16°C or below, avoiding temperature changes ■Sales quantity at Maruyama Coffee: Limited to 200 (100 of each type)
*Sales quantities differ between Maruyama Coffee and Minimal.
■ABOUT MARUYAMA COFFEE
Maruyama Coffee delivers the delicious taste of high-quality coffee along with the thoughts of the producers
Founded in Karuizawa in 1991. Representative director Kentaro Maruyama spends nearly half the year traveling to coffee-producing regions around the world to directly purchase coffee beans that he has personally selected. We use our unique roasting techniques to bring out the natural flavors of the coffee beans, and we also focus on developing our human resources, producing champions and finalists in various competitions.We are closely involved in every process, from the production area to the customer's cup, and deliver the deliciousness of high-quality coffee along with the producers' thoughts.
・Website: https://www.maruyamacoffee.com/
・Online shop: https://www.maruyamacoffee.com/ec/
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maruyama_coffee/
■ABOUT Minimal / What is Minimal?
"Minimal" is a team of chocolate artisans who explore ingredients and manufacturing methods.
Minimal travels to cacao-producing regions around the world, where artisans handcraft each chocolate from high-quality cocoa beans. Committed to our founding principle of "using the finest ingredients in a simple, careful way to maximize their aroma," Minimal's chocolates and sweets are crafted through teamwork and dedication by artisans who have honed their skills at three-star restaurants in Italy, M.O.F. pâtisseries in France, and top pâtisseries in Japan and around the world. We conduct research and lectures on the fermentation and drying of the cacao, and work with cacao farmers to develop high-quality, high-priced flavors. Aiming for sustainable economic independence in the cacao industry, which still retains its plantation roots, we provide technical support and engage in fair, ethical trade. In 2019, we conducted a cacao survey in Nicaragua as part of a JICA ODA feasibility study project.
Our unique manufacturing process and philosophy of "minimizing" that makes the most of the ingredients have earned us 63 awards at international tastings for five consecutive years. While remaining true to the basics, we strive to deliver "chocolate that lingers in your heart" that will add color to your life with our free-spirited thinking that is not bound by tradition or method.
Minimal –Bean to Bar Chocolate - Related Information
Website/Online Shop: https://mini-mal.tokyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minimal_beantobarchocolate/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Minimal_tokyo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minimalchocolate/
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"Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte (left)" "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato (right)"This year, two new products from Taberu Coffee will be available: "Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte" and "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato", which will be released on January 30th, 2021.
The only product that marries single-origin (single-region) "beans" from Nicaragua.
We have developed two types of coffee white chocolate by combining cocoa butter extracted from single-origin cocoa beans from Nicaragua with single-origin coffee from Nicaragua. Both cocoa beans and coffee beans are the seeds of tropical fruits that grow directly under the equator. We have created a unique product by combining "beans" from the same region.
The concept is "edible coffee."
The "transience" of coffee, which changes depending on brewing method and temperature, is imprinted on the canvas of chocolate.
By adjusting the recipe by changing the amount of cocoa butter and coffee, the process, and the degree of roasting, and conducting repeated tastings, the two professionals, Maruyama, president of Maruyama Coffee, and Yamashita, president of Minimal, pursued an aroma and flavor that they could both agree on. Their focus was to imprint and recreate on the canvas of white chocolate the "transience" of coffee's flavor, which changes depending on the brewing method and temperature. The sweetness of the chocolate spreads the moment you take a bite, and the coffee flavor unfolds as the aftertaste progresses. The flavor changes from the moment you take a bite to the aftertaste, making this a product that truly embodies "edible coffee."
About the collaborative products "Cafe Choco Cafe Latte" and "Cafe Choco Macchiato"
The coffee concentration was tested in 1% increments to find the optimal level. Ultimately, two types were prepared: "Cafe Latte (5% coffee)" and "Macchiato (15% coffee)."
Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte (left) "Cafe Chocolate Macchiato (right)"■"Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte"
Flavor like a cafe latte
A pleasant balance of milk sweetness and coffee like a cafe latte
A caramel-like aroma
■"Cafe Chocolate Macchiato"
Flavor like a macchiato
The deep richness and pleasant lingering finish like a macchiato
A scent reminiscent of roasted almonds. Available in limited quantities for Valentine's Day. This portable "edible coffee" can be enjoyed as a caffeine boost in a variety of situations. This is a must-have gift for coffee lovers or those looking to give a new chocolate with a unique story.
【Product Details】
■Sales start date: Saturday, January 30, 2021 (while supplies last)
■Sales channels:
《Maruyama Coffee》 Nishiazabu showroom, Komoro store, Harunire Terrace store, online store, Maruyama Coffee LINE gift
《Minimal》 Tomigaya main store, online store
■Price: 1,600 yen (excluding tax)
■Contents: 50g/piece
■Ingredients:
Cocoa butter, sugar, skim milk, whole milk powder, coffee beans (Cafe Chocolate Cafe Latte)
Cocoa butter, sugar, skim milk, coffee beans, whole milk powder (Cafe Chocolate Macchiato)
■Best before: March 11, 2021
■Storage method: Store at 16°C or below, avoiding temperature changes ■Sales quantity at Maruyama Coffee: Limited to 200 (100 of each type)
*Sales quantities differ between Maruyama Coffee and Minimal.
■ABOUT MARUYAMA COFFEE
Maruyama Coffee delivers the delicious taste of high-quality coffee along with the thoughts of the producers
Founded in Karuizawa in 1991. Representative director Kentaro Maruyama spends nearly half the year traveling to coffee-producing regions around the world to directly purchase coffee beans that he has personally selected. We use our unique roasting techniques to bring out the natural flavors of the coffee beans, and we also focus on developing our human resources, producing champions and finalists in various competitions.We are closely involved in every process, from the production area to the customer's cup, and deliver the deliciousness of high-quality coffee along with the producers' thoughts.
・Website: https://www.maruyamacoffee.com/
・Online shop: https://www.maruyamacoffee.com/ec/
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maruyama_coffee/
■ABOUT Minimal / What is Minimal?
"Minimal" is a team of chocolate artisans who explore ingredients and manufacturing methods.
Minimal travels to cacao-producing regions around the world, where artisans handcraft each chocolate from high-quality cocoa beans. Committed to our founding principle of "using the finest ingredients in a simple, careful way to maximize their aroma," Minimal's chocolates and sweets are crafted through teamwork and dedication by artisans who have honed their skills at three-star restaurants in Italy, M.O.F. pâtisseries in France, and top pâtisseries in Japan and around the world. We conduct research and lectures on the fermentation and drying of the cacao, and work with cacao farmers to develop high-quality, high-priced flavors. Aiming for sustainable economic independence in the cacao industry, which still retains its plantation roots, we provide technical support and engage in fair, ethical trade. In 2019, we conducted a cacao survey in Nicaragua as part of a JICA ODA feasibility study project.
Our unique manufacturing process and philosophy of "minimizing" that makes the most of the ingredients have earned us 63 awards at international tastings for five consecutive years. While remaining true to the basics, we strive to deliver "chocolate that lingers in your heart" that will add color to your life with our free-spirited thinking that is not bound by tradition or method.
Minimal –Bean to Bar Chocolate - Related Information
Website/Online Shop: https://mini-mal.tokyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minimal_beantobarchocolate/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Minimal_tokyo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minimalchocolate/
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