Coffee Stage & Sip Coffee Collaboration

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm for our collaboration project. We are committed to bringing exceptional specialty coffee experiences to coffee lovers around the world. This time, we are delighted to introduce coffee beans from the Ninety Plus estate in Panama. We believe their distinctive flavours will satisfy your palate.

While developing the project, we noticed a lack of platforms promoting top-tier specialty coffee. We decided to take part ourselves and launch this collaboration. The brand’s values align with ours, and our love and respect for the brand are what brought this collaboration about.

We know that coffee beans at this price are rare in the local market. At first, we wondered whether customers in Hong Kong would stop to try a cup of coffee costing tens of dollars. But we firmly believe that without trying to promote it, we will never discover what is possible. That is one of the core aims of this collaboration project.

To help you experience this coffee more deeply, we created a series of videos that bring us closer through sight and sound. Think of it as stepping into the coffee shop: through these videos, we share what makes this coffee special.

We are delighted to share them with you. Here are the two video options we prepared:

Full-length video -

It includes a complete pour-over coffee guide. If you have time, we invite you to watch the full version for the fullest learning experience.

Selected tutorial video -

If you are short on time, this version gives you a quick overview of the pour-over method. Because Ninety Plus coffee beans are rich in nutrients, you only need half the amount for the full experience. We recommend watching this tutorial before brewing pour-over coffee so that you can fully experience its exceptional flavour.

Ninety Plus Pour-Over Guide for Beginners (courtesy of Sip Coffee)

Step 1

Start by waking up the coffee (a pre-infusion): wet the grounds evenly.

Step 2

When no more bubbles rise and the coffee bed begins to darken, add more water. Using a 200ml pour-over kettle as an example, slowly circle the kettle six to eight times.

Step 3

Wait until the water level has dropped by about 1cm, then slowly pour in the remaining water. Adjust the strength to your preference.

Notes

All eight Ninety Plus coffees can be brewed using this method. If there is a flavour or mouthfeel you would especially like to explore, please get in touch. We hope to arrange or host a workshop to share more with you in the future.

Ninety Plus Pour-Over Guide for Beginners (by Coffee Stage)

Brewing Ratio (for all 8 Ninety Plus coffees)

Water temperature: 92°C

Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:22–25

Grind size: fine, close to Espresso｜Mazzer Omega (Soft), setting 6-5, is recommended

Recommended dose: about 12g

Dripper: Ninety Plus Dripper｜Ninety Plus filter papers are recommended

Ninety Plus Pour-Over Method

Bloom: 30–40g｜30 seconds

First pour: pour quickly in circles from the centre｜total water 130g｜a strong stream｜pour again when the water level is nearly drained｜about 30–40 seconds (about 1 minute 10 seconds)

Second pour: pour quickly in circles from the centre outwards｜total water 220g｜a strong stream｜pour again when the water level is nearly drained｜about 30 seconds (about 1 minute 40 seconds)

Third pour: alternate pouring from the centre outwards and from the outside in｜total water 280–300g｜a strong stream｜about 30 seconds (about 2 minutes 15 seconds)

Brewed Coffee Colour

When the coffee bed is burgundy, it is considered closest to the intended pour-over result, with a smoother, more rounded mouthfeel and balanced aroma.

Tasting

We recommend tasting Ninety Plus coffee from hot to room temperature. Each temperature reveals different flavours and layers, allowing you to notice how the coffee changes.

For an even better experience, choose a Ninety Plys Sharing Cup or a smaller Espresso Sharing Cup.

You can also take a slow sip, hold it in your mouth for 10 seconds, then swallow to clearly experience how the flavour changes.

Thank you again for your support. We look forward to exploring more of the world of specialty coffee with you.