To commemorate the addition of roaster SHOMA ISHIHARA of TRUNK COFFEE to CROWD ROASTER team, we are selling the "ISHIHARA CUP TASTERS CHAMPION BOX".
We are very grateful for the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received.

This set features three different coffee varieties roasted by our new roaster, ISHIHARA , with variations in variety, processing, and country of origin.
Experience the ideal roast created by the Cup Tasters Champion!

We highly recommend purchasing early before they sell out.

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In this article, Usukura from CROWD ROASTER will introduce his recommended brewing recipes to help you fully enjoy the "ISHIHARA CUP TASTERS CHAMPION BOX."

【CSRT】 is a drink with a gorgeous rose-like aroma and a light, tea-like taste that will make you want more.
 

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【ratio】
Beans: 30g
Extraction amount: 450ml
Pouring amount: 600ml
Extraction time: 1 minute 45 seconds, Steeping: 40 seconds, Grind size: Medium-coarse, Water temperature: 92 degrees
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There are two key points.
 

【CSRT】 is a cup of tea designed to bring out a light, tea-like flavor.
We extract the ingredients with care, making sure to bring out their best qualities.

Shorter brewing times result in a lighter, more refreshing coffee, while longer brewing times tend to produce a more robust and full-bodied coffee.
For 【CSRT】, we aim for a light flavor, so we consciously shorten the extraction time compared to other brands.
 

For the same reason as in ①, grinding the beans coarsely is one effective way to create a smooth, clean taste.
Therefore, in order to create the clear, refreshing taste that is unique to CSRT, we recommend grinding it a little coarser than other brands.

When warm, 【GJE】 offers a rich, cocoa-like flavor, while as it cools, a sweet and sour taste reminiscent of strawberries emerges.
 

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【ratio】
Beans: 30g
Extraction amount: 400ml
Pouring amount: 600ml
Extraction time: 2 minutes, Steeping: 1 minute, Grind size: Medium, Water temperature: 90 degrees

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ISHIHARA 's [GJE] is a drink that we hope you will enjoy for its excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
This drink aims to bring out and balance the rich, cocoa-like flavor and the sweet and sour taste of strawberries inherent in the brand.
To achieve this, it's ideal to consume all flavors in a balanced way.
By allowing a longer steeping time, the flavors are extracted slowly, making it easier to fully bring out the aroma.
 

Increasing the water temperature makes it easier to extract a variety of flavors, but it also makes it easier for negative elements to come out. If the extraction is not done properly, the resulting coffee will have a poor overall balance.
ISHIHARA 's [GJE] is a drink that I hope you'll enjoy for its overall balance.
Therefore, by using a slightly lower water temperature during extraction, we aim to minimize the appearance of negative elements and create a balanced flavor profile.

  [KKW] offers a gentle sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar when warm, and a fresh, orange-like flavor as it cools.
This is a cup of beer where we want to fully bring out the gentle sweetness that only this particular brand can produce.

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【ratio】
Beans: 30g
Extraction amount: 370ml
Pouring amount: 550ml
Extraction time: 2 minutes; Steeping: 50 seconds; Grind size: Medium; Water temperature: 92 degrees

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For this batch of ISHIHARA 's [KKW], I want to bring out the gentle sweetness, reminiscent of brown sugar, that can only be found in this particular brand.
Therefore, we recommend grinding the beans a little finer to make it easier to extract the flavor properly.
 

Grinding the beans a little finer will make it easier to extract the flavor, but it will also tend to result in a coffee with a heavier overall impression.
Therefore, I recommend pouring with a thicker broth from the second pour onwards.
By pouring with a thicker stream of hot water, we speed up the extraction process, adjust the concentration, and extract the tea with the intention of expressing the gentle character that KKW possesses.

What did you think?
The recipes I've shared here vary depending on the brand, but I think it would be interesting to try brewing all three brands using the same method and comparing the tastes to see the unique characteristics of each brand.
Furthermore, brewing the same brand of coffee using different extraction methods allows you to enjoy the differences in extraction and experience the depth of coffee brewing.

Please try out various brewing methods and fully enjoy the coffee roasted by Mr. ISHIHARA !
 
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2023.12.2

CROWD ROSTER