Blooming Beans – NICARAGUA Art & Coffee Series Limited Edition Aroma cup

A delicate yet expressive coffee, showcasing floral brightness, juicy sweetness, and a refined cocoa finish.

This limited edition release celebrates the harmony between art and coffee. The Blooming Beans lot is a rare and carefully processed Natural Anaerobic Parainema, selected for its refined floral aromatics and vibrant fruit character.

To enhance the sensory experience, we collaborated with ceramic artist Anett Sáfrán to create a custom-designed aroma cup, tailored specifically to highlight the coffee’s complex bouquet. 

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The Aroma Cup – Shaped for Experience

Together with ceramic artist Anett Sáfrán, we have created a unique aroma cup designed to elevate the experience of filter coffee to an artistic level. During the design process, we incorporated the latest gastronomic and sensory research. Every element of the cup serves a functional purpose, aiming to enhance the coffee’s fruity and floral notes while allowing its aromas to fully unfold.

The project was mentored by Anita Nagy Bertók, with Nóra Tóth, founder of Hi New Beans, providing professional leadership.

About the Artist

Anett Sáfrán is a ceramic artist and industrial designer, specializing in ceramic design. She graduated from Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) and blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design language and innovative solutions.
Her refined yet distinctive style makes her work stand out in both gastronomy and the world of design objects.

A Shape Inspired by Sensory Research
The cup’s rounded form, curved bottom, and interior contouring are designed to concentrate and enhance the release of aromas.
With a capacity of 280 ml, the cup provides ample space for aromas to develop. For an optimal tasting experience, we recommend pouring 100 ml of coffee at a time. This allows the aromas to unfold, ensures balanced heat distribution, and keeps the cup comfortable to hold.

Wall Thickness and Sensory Perception
The thickness of the cup’s walls affects both heat retention and flavor perception. A thinner wall adjusts more quickly to the coffee’s temperature, while a thicker wall retains heat longer but may mute aroma intensity. A medium wall thickness strikes the perfect balance: it allows for quick temperature equalization while preserving the full depth of flavors. The handle-free design enables direct perception of heat and texture.

Rim Design and Flavor Experience
The cup’s gently curved, slightly inward-closing rim directs the coffee evenly onto the tongue and traps volatile aromas, enhancing the intensity of scents—especially fruity and floral notes. The precisely chosen rim thickness slows the coffee’s flow, allowing flavors to develop gradually and fully.

Material Choice and Coffee Aromas
Porcelain is an excellent heat-retaining and taste-neutral material that does not interfere with the coffee’s natural flavors.
Its smooth, glazed surface prevents residue buildup.

The Connection Between Color and Taste Perception
According to sensory research, warm tones—especially orange—enhance the perception of sweetness and elevate the overall coffee experience. Associated with sunlight and warmth, orange highlights fruity and citrusy notes. By combining orange with white, we ensure that the natural color of the coffee remains visible and perceptible.

The Art of Blooming Beans

This limited edition release is a celebration of sensory craftsmanship. Blooming Beans is not just a coffee—it’s an experience, enhanced by the custom-crafted aroma cup by Anett Sáfrán, where design and flavor come together in harmony.

Available for a limited time—discover the art of flavor.