Blending & Brewing

The Art of Blending – Whats in a Blend?
The Art of Blending – Whats in a Blend?
  “WHAT’S IN A BLEND?”The most commonly asked question when we work behind a Café counter – “What blend do you use? “Or “what’s in the blend?” This seemingly simple... Read more...
The Art of Blending – The Secret to a Good Blend
The Art of Blending – The Secret to a Good Blend
THE SECRET TO A GOOD BLEND This first step in creating a good blend, without a doubt is the quality of raw green beans. The second, rarer ingredient needed is... Read more...
The Art of Blending – Which Coffee to Choose?
ARABICA OR ROBUSTA – WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE? A Good blend will bring body, mouthfeel, and a certain soft bitterness to the mix. It will also bring a bit of acidity, though on the lower end. According to the organoleptic macro-characteristics of the main types of coffee, Robusta coffees provide a strong and decisive character to the flavour of the blend, whereas Arabica coffees produce sweeter scented blends, exhibiting fine aromas and taste. Also, Washed Arabica is a finer and more acidic coffee than unwashed Arabica, which is sweeter and more balanced,... Read more...