-Going beyond the framework of a mere utensil.An innovative cup that enables the next generation of coffee experiences-

The Harmony Cup was created based on a proposal by Ryan Wibawa, who represented Indonesia and placed third in the WBrC2024 (World Brewers Cup), who asked, “Is it possible to create a cup that focuses particularly on aroma?”

Developed to pursue the new trend in the coffee industry of “unity of aroma and flavor,” it aims to maximize the delicate flavors of specialty coffee.

- Focus on shape -

1. A shape that brings out the aroma

Humans perceive “flavor” not only with their tongues, but also with their sense of smell.

When the aroma spreads, the three-dimensionality of the flavor (sourness, sweetness, bitterness, richness, etc.) stands out, allowing you to enjoy a deeper, more complex taste. We believe that “enjoying aroma” is an essential element for experiencing coffee in a deeper, richer way.

The basic shape of the Harmony Cup is based on the structure of ORIGAMI's “AROMA Series,” designed to securely trap the aroma of coffee and allow it to spread richly when drinking.

The complex, fruity aromas of specialty coffee fill the nasal cavity the moment the cup is lifted, allowing you to deeply sense the flavor even before taking a sip. This ability to retain aroma is made possible by the design, which minimizes the escape of aroma within the cup, allowing you to enjoy the full charm of the coffee by maintaining its aroma and warmth until the last sip.

2. Rim shape that smooths the flow of coffee

The rim of the Harmony Cup features a gently sloping angle, designed to allow the coffee to flow naturally across the entire tongue when the cup is tilted. By controlling the “contact point” with the mouth, the coffee spreads smoothly across the mouth, enhancing the sweetness and body characteristic of specialty coffee.

Additionally, the expanded rim shape helps control the flow, spreading the liquid like a “surface” as it flows into the mouth, allowing it to touch the entire tongue (from the tip to the center to the sides to the back) and making it easier to feel the spread of flavor.

This structure ensures a consistent taste with every sip, allowing the barista's attention to detail in the coffee extraction process to be directly conveyed to the drinker.

3. A multi-layered taste experience

The basic shape of the Harmony Cup is closely related to the Aroma Series, but another key feature is the adoption of the Pinot rim shape. The Pinot rim shape is gently curved outward. This design allows the liquid to spread across the entire tongue, balancing flavors such as acidity, sweetness, and body. The rim shape, designed to allow the rich flavors of specialty coffee to spread across the entire tongue, highlights acidity and fruity flavors, captures sweetness at the center of the tongue, and subtle bitterness at the back, providing a diverse taste experience.

Ryan aimed to create a shape that makes it easier for drinkers to discover multiple flavor notes in a single cup of coffee. In particular, he paid close attention to the design to ensure that the delicate acidity and complex flavors of lightly roasted specialty coffee are not lost, and that the shape allows drinkers to fully enjoy the harmony of flavors and the unique characteristics of the coffee.

Beyond the shape, the design also considers the psychological impact of color on taste. Matte green evokes the fresh, light acidity of an apple, while matte pink enhances the sweetness of fruit. These color-taste relationships are reflected in the cup's color palette.