Ninurta is a dark roast blend characterized by a dense and creamy body. It offers a bold flavor profile with prominent notes of cinnamon, vanilla, dark chocolate, and caramel. The coffee is noted for producing a velvety crema, making it well-suited for espresso brewing as well as other methods like syphon, moka pot, cold brew, and French press.
Astep Coffee was founded in 2021 by Alson Ong in Johor Bahru, carving out a niche with its Japanese Dark Roast approach. The roastery works with Halal certified Arabica beans sourced from the highlands of Sabah, rooting part of its supply chain in Malaysian soil. Each batch is roasted daily to order, ensuring freshness across a lineup of blends with names drawn from Japanese heritage, including Daimyo, Shogun, and Nabu. Astep's focus on bridging Japanese roasting traditions with Southeast Asian coffee culture gives it a distinctive identity within Malaysia's growing specialty scene.
