What's so special about the Origami Sensory Asymmetry Cup?

"A change in taste sensation based on the eye, touch and feel experience you get."

Can a cup really change how coffee tastes?

The ORIGAMI Sensory Asymmetry Cup, part of the Sensory Series, says yes! It brings forward a subtly brilliant idea: taste changes with position.

Designed for Sensory Awareness

At first glance, it looks beautifully minimal. But pick it up, and you’ll notice something unusual: the asymmetrical rim — thin on one side, thicker on the other. This isn’t just a design choice, it’s a sensory tool.

• Thin rim accentuates acidity, floral notes, aroma—ideal for coffees that shine on the back of the tongue.
  
• Thicker rim enhances body, sweetness, richness—perfect for deeper, rounder sips. Coffee reaches the front and centre of the tongue easily.

You’re not just tasting your coffee. You’re exploring it.

The different tastes in the coffee can be perceived clearly depending where you drink it. Pair it with a spoon on its saucer, and it becomes a mini flavour lab—stir to evolve aroma mid-sip, revealing subtler layers.

Colour that changes perception

This cup is available in white or black — and yes, the colour changes your experience too:

• White gives clarity, helps you see the colour of your brew and enhances visual cues.
• Black removes visual distraction and lets you taste "blind" — perfect for aroma- and flavour-focused sessions.

It’s subtle, but once you try it, it’s hard to go back.

Why it matters?

Whether you're brewing at home or serving in a café, this cup makes coffee more than just a drink — it becomes a conversation.

• For baristas: Serve a multi-dimensional tasting experience
• For enthusiasts: Discover how rim design changes your perception
• For gifting: It's beautiful, purposeful, and feels special in the hand

Competition Experience

The Sensory Asymmetry Cup isn’t just a beautiful piece—it played an important role in Edmond’s performance at the Dutch Brewers Cup 2024. In his routine, Edmond presented a delicate blend of two Geisha lots and chose this cup to guide the judges through a multi-layered flavour journey.

“The thinner rim helped highlight the coffee’s floral acidity while it was hot,” he explained. “As it cooled, the thicker rim brought out deeper sweetness and body, allowing the flavour to evolve naturally with every sip.”

This intentional use of the cup’s design allowed Edmond to orchestrate the tasting experience—from brightness and clarity to roundness and depth—making the cup not just a vessel, but an active part of the storytelling.

This isn’t just a cup — it’s a reminder that coffee is best enjoyed slowly, with curiosity.

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