Specialty Coffee Blends: Perfect Balance of Flavor and Character

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What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee is coffee of the highest quality, judged by its flavor, origin, processing, and roasting. To be officially recognized as a specialty coffee, it must score at least 80 out of 100 points on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) quality standard.

This means no defective beans, optimal ripeness at harvest, careful processing, and a roast that brings out the bean's unique flavor notes. You'll taste the difference in the cup: more complex, brighter, with notes of red fruit, citrus, chocolate, or flowers, for example.

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What is the difference between blends and single origin coffee?

Single origin coffee comes from a specific region or farm. Blends combine different beans to provide a more stable and often rounder flavor profile.

Are blends inferior to single origins?

Certainly not. Specialty blends are just as carefully composed and can even be more complex due to the synergy between beans.

Which blend is right for me?

Looking for something strong for espresso or cappuccino? Then choose a blend with Brazilian or Indonesian beans. Prefer fresh and fruity? Then a blend with Ethiopian or Kenyan coffee is perfect.