Step 1: Choose an Entry Point
The entry point is the everyday activity of making coffee.
Step 2: Generate Reversals
1. Reverse the temperature: Instead of making hot coffee, make an intentionally crafted cold coffee beverage.
2. Reverse the sequence: Typically, coffee is brewed first and then additives like milk or sugar are added. The Reverse of this is mixing additives first and then introducing coffee.
3. Reverse the grinding process: Normally, coffee beans are ground before brewing. A reversal would be to brew whole coffee beans directly in hot water, allowing them to steep longer to extract the flavors.
4. Reverse the consumption method: Instead of drinking coffee, it is possible to create a way to consume coffee in solid form, like coffee edibles.
5. Reverse the time of consumption: Coffee is usually consumed in the morning for energy. It is possible to design a coffee meant to be consumed at night, possibly with ingredients that promote relaxation.
Step 3: Choose a Reversal and Make Something
I chose the fourth one “Reverse the consumption method”. This idea transforms the liquid coffee into a solid, edible form that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
I chose to create coffee-infused chocolate.
