Non-alcoholicIn development · Richmond, BC

Coffee,clarified.

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A clear, silky coffee drink, washed with milk and filtered until it runs clear. Still being developed, one small batch at a time.

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What it is

Not iced latte.
Not coffee.
Somewhere in between.

Milk washing is an old bartender's trick for clarifying drinks. We use it on coffee: the milk carries away the harsh edges, and what's left is clear, soft and bright.

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Clear

Amber and see-through, more like a spirit than a coffee.

Smooth

Silky like a latte, without the heaviness. The bitter edge leaves with the milk.

Bright

Citrus up front, real coffee underneath.

How it's made

A day of patience, in six steps.

None of this happens in front of you. Here's what goes on before the drink reaches the café.

You've seen this before, so here's the short version.
01

Brew

It starts as real coffee, brewed strong and fresh.

02

Build the flavour

We build the flavour first: yuzu, a little honey for body, and citrus for brightness.

03

The wash

Then it goes into milk. The citrus makes the milk gently curdle, and those curds grab the harsh, bitter edges of the coffee.

04

Rest

We leave it completely still and let the curds come together.

05

Filter, three times

First pass: lift the curds out.

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Back through the curds

Second pass: the liquid runs back through the curds themselves, the best filter there is.

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A slow polish

Third pass: slowly through paper, until it runs clear. No squeezing, no rushing.

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Serve

What's left is clear, silky and smooth, with the bitterness gone and the coffee still there. Sweetened to your taste when it's served.

The drinks

The Coffee Whiskey series

Non-alcoholic. Named for its depth, not its proof.

Available now · limited

Coffee WhiskeyYuzu

Bright yuzu and citrus over a deep coffee base. Clean finish, no bitterness.

Sweetness adjusted on request. Just ask when you order.

Find it at Miion
In development

Coffee WhiskeyPomegranate

A darker, jammier take. Still being tuned.

Samples available, if you can find me around town.

Tell me when it's ready
Available now · limited

Coffee Whiskey · Yuzu

Tastes like
Yuzu peel, lemon, dark coffee, a soft honeyed finish
What's in it
Coffee, yuzu, lemonade, honey, milk (washed out)
Sweetness
Adjusted on request at the café
Still tuning
Clarity, and the balance of citrus and coffee

Non-alcoholic. Contains milk and caffeine.

Find it at Miion
In development

Coffee Whiskey · Pomegranate

Tastes like
Pomegranate, dark fruit, cocoa-leaning coffee
What's in it
Coffee, pomegranate, honey, milk (washed out)
Where
Not on sale yet. Samples if you can find me around town
Still tuning
Sweetness and body
Tell me when it's ready
In the making

Help shape what comes next.

This drink is still being developed, and your opinion decides what we work on next.

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Questions

Good to know

Is it alcoholic?

No. "Milk punch" is the name of the old technique, and "whiskey" describes the drink's depth and colour. There's no alcohol in it.

Is there dairy in it?

Yes. It's washed with milk. The curds are filtered out, but some milk proteins stay in the drink, so it isn't dairy-free. A vegan version is one of the things we might work on next.

What are the allergens?

Contains milk. Every drink is washed with milk — the curds are filtered out, but milk proteins stay in, so it is not safe if you're allergic to dairy.

Also in the drinks: coffee (so, caffeine), honey, and fruit — yuzu and lemon in the Yuzu, pomegranate in the Pomegranate. Honey means it isn't vegan, and it isn't suitable for babies under one.

Batches are small, hand-made, and prepared alongside other foods, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible. Recipes also change from batch to batch. If you have a food allergy, please ask before you order.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes. It's made from real coffee.

Can I adjust the sweetness?

Yes. Sweetness is added when it's served, so just ask for more or less when you order.

Where can I buy it now?
Limited quantity, while it lasts

Miion Cafe

130-6386 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC

Ask for the Coffee Whiskey · Yuzu.

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