Blend Development...

After much consultation with green bean merchants our baristas and some helpful advice from the boys at Brisbanes newest specialty roaster and cafe (Cup) we have reserved our greens for the remaining period until next years crop arrives.

Being mindful of availability and quality we set out to achieve the following.

Brother Espresso House Blend....
Aroma: Spice and toffee
Flavor profile: Berries, sweet citrus and caramel

Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend…
Flavor profile: Chocolate and fruit notes

After cupping and throwing a few ideas around and some sacrifices this is what we come up with…

Brother Espresso House Blend (4 bean blend)
40% Indonesian (twisty notes, good body, clean aftertaste and fruity/earthy flavour/fragrance)
20% Indian (spice)
20% Nicaraguan (sweet caramel/refined notes)
20% Ethiopia

Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend (3 bean blend)
40% Brazil
40% Ethiopia
20 % Nicaraguan

Stay tuned for Taste Descpriptions

A taste if things to come....

Got some greens to sample... Brazil, Ethiopian, Indonesian, Indian and Guatemalan. Our focus is the Brother Espresso House Blend and Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend.