Festive Blend

Overall we wanted to create a blend that is rich and decadent using components that will deliver hits of spiced custard, orange zest and dried fruit. For that reason, we have chosen 3 components in equal measure, to each bring something special to the festive party.

Brazil Montanari is the perfect base to this year’s blend introducing milk chocolate and roasted nut flavours to anchor and balance the resulting cup. We are so pleased to have this coffee back on our offer list after a years hiatus due to adverse weather conditions which greatly affected Marcelo's yield for his 2022/23 harvest. We have worked with Marcelo Montanari since 2014, prizing his coffee for its incredible balance and distinct 'snickers-like' flavour profile! Sited on the plains of Minas Gerais, this farm is pioneering a carbon neutral approach to coffee growing.

Next we added a combination of this year’s natural and anaerobic lots from the fantastic Cyato washing station in the Nyamasheke District of Western Rwanda. These coffees have been crucial in adding depth by bringing a bit of complexity in the form of their strawberry jam-like character.

Finally, we have turned to the wonderful Vides family’s Finca La Bolsa from whom we have sourced the most delicious coffee since 2016. It is this year’s natural processed lot that finishes the blend and ties everything together. This component brings the festivity in a big way with its inherently bold character that offers a big hit of sticky dried fruit! When combined with the other components, we get notes of winter spice, orange zest and marzipan coming through. Add some steamed milk to the mix and you can expect a flavour profile reminiscent of spiced vanilla custard!

It took us a lot of playing around with the percentages of these coffees and we ended up going with the below option to create a well-balanced and smooth drinking coffee with just the right amount of rich character for the ultimate decadent treat to enjoy amongst the festivities.

40% Brazil Montanari natural

30% Guatemala Finca La Bolsa natural

30% Rwanda Cyato (18% natural, 12% anaerobic natural)

Best suited through metal filter methods such as Espresso, French Press, Stove Top and AeroPress (when used with a metal disc filter). Can be enjoyed both with and without milk.

Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email to confirm it is being processed and then another one to let you know when it has been dispatched. We are currently operating with 3 working day lead time to process your order once you have placed it. 

Royal Mail 2nd class tracked postage is included for orders over £25. Orders under £25 will add £4.10 for 2nd class tracked postage. Alternatively, you have the option to include 1st class tracked postage for £5.

Local pickups take place from the Roastery on Tong Road. Please note our shutter doors will be down for security and temperature reasons but we are always in Monday-Friday between 9 and 5pm – just ring the doorbell on arrival

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