A coffee blend consists of two or more coffee bean lots mixed in the raw state or green state before being roasted together. Alternately, some coffee blends have roasted separately, that are to be blended after roasting.
There are many reasons for developing coffee bean blends.
One primary objective of coffee bean roasters is to achieve higher levels of consistency between batches, coffee bean sacks and shipments over time. This is so people know how their coffee will taste with every order.
Barista Style Coffee Blends
Another fascinating aspect of coffee bean blends is the opportunity for creativity and innovation. By harnessing the unique characteristics of multiple individual coffee beans, we can create a blend that produces a superior result compared to any individual bean. This opens up a world of possibilities: sweet, fruity, high-acid Central American beans can be balanced with low-acid, long-finish beans. This then creates a sweet coffee with a longer finish and improved balance.
Of course, not all blends work as they may have originally been designed or intended.
Blending different coffee beans is a very skillful art. For coffee roasters, it is a lifetime journey of learning.
For our blended coffees, our ultimate goal is to create a cup of coffee that is not just good, but wonderful and memorable. We strive for a blend that is rich, smooth, and creamy, a true delight for the senses.
