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Weekend Blend

The secret is out! For some time now, the roaster boys have been developing blends every week and distributing them to staff each Wednesday. With ageing, the Weekend Blend is at peak performance on the weekend. The roasters like to think that it is a result of their endless single origin cupping sessions — but hey, let’s be honest… The majority of us just want a treat for the weekend, wouldn’t you? The Weekend Blend is the staff favourite of the preceding four weeks each month.

So after a hard week, treat yourself to the September Weekend Blend — you’ve earned it!

The Vermont Blend was inspired by Richard’s recent trip to the SCAA roasting course in Vermont, where he was challenged to come up with an espresso blend. This blend has been formulated for espresso, and roasted at a shorter roast profile to bring out maximum origin flavour — ultimately an exercise in bean densities and appropriate roast profile selection.

The blend comprises our new Brazilian Delarisse, Colombian Supremo Pensilvania and Guatemalan Antigua. Each Single Origin was chosen for its ability to perform a specific duty; the Delarisse, to carry and amplify the other components with its viscous body and caramel tones; the Colombian, to provide sweetness and a white wine-like character and, finally, the Guatemalan, to provide spice, intensity and complex flavour in the cup.

Formula and reasoning aside, how the blend presents in the cup is always the most important factor. The blend was tasted in several formats; long black, through milk and espresso. While it was found that the blend was acceptable in all formats, it was reserved a special place on the espresso mantelpiece. It’s a wonderful marriage of sweet stewed fruit and soft peach aromas, it has medium body, a viscous mouthfeel, and intense flavour — dried apricots with dark chocolate tones. Short sharp ‘up front’ acidity is followed by a surprisingly sweet, clean and balanced finish.

This one is a perfect espresso beverage and ideal for those who enjoy their coffee with less milk.