The MacLehose Blend
A “Greatest Hits” of Ethiopia
Named after the 100k long MacLehose trail, we aimed for a blend that is complex, elegant and that can be enjoyed every morning without becoming dull.
To achieve this, we focused on Ethiopian single origin beans. These coffees are widely considered to be the best you can buy. They are famously floral, fruity and require delicate a preparation to bring out their best attributes.
The MacLehose celebrates all the tastes that make Ethiopian coffees great. We added intensely floral beans with a character found through out the region. We mixed in beans that exhibit a very berry, fruity character to give it sweetness. Finally we added some slightly darker roasts to add a honeyed depth.
The result is a blend that is far more complex than it’s individual parts. Like walking through a field of honeysuckle, while snacking on plums. The layers of sweetness makes this a cup you will keep coming back to.
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No Roast Levels?
Blends are tricky beasts. Unlike single origin coffees, each bean in the blend is roasted to a unique level. This creates a very specific, very consistent flavour profile for the blend but it also means that “roasting it darker” isn’t possible.
Tips
Resting Your Coffee
Right after roasting, coffee needs some time to chill for a minimum of three days. Our roasting cycle ensures that when you receive the beans,it’ll already have rested the minimum needed. However, the flavours will continue to improve over a time. How long? Well that depends on the roasting level you ordered.
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Peak Waiting Time
Your coffee will taste best depending on the roast level:
Light: 7-9 days after roast date
Roaster’s Choice: 5-7 days after roast date
Dark: 3-5 days after roast date
But every bean and person is different so please experiment and find what works for you!
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No Pre-Ground Beans?
Unfortunately no. The second you grind, you expose your beans to the nemesis of delicious coffee: oxygen. Grinding introduces so much oxygen that your coffee may stale before you receive it.
To ensure you get the best tasting coffee possible, we recommend you to buy a grinder.