The Blend, The Roast
When asked about the characteristics of the blend and roasting behind Blend 10, our roaster replied, “maximum Robusta content, maximum roast”. Blend 10 is the embodiment of what the very dark roast does to the flavour of the coffee bean.
Start with premium Indian Robusta, as much as is possible, to give the roast some big meaty natural elements to work with. Add Brazilian Arabica, a high quality bean providing the balance of flavour.
With very dark roasts it’s all about the crack. Roasters listen for the first crack, when the bean gives off its moisture, and then the second crack (at around 225oc) as the cell structure in the bean starts to carbonise (burn!).
Blend 10’s very dark roasted beans lose their original flavours and take on the flavour from the roasting process. The coffee has a smoky perhaps even slightly burnt taste. Bittersweet flavours are prominent. The coffee has a spicy aromatic note delivering strong flavours that can have an almost warming effect.
With our 100% oxygen barrier capsule technology, your Blend 10 coffee is as fresh as the day it was roasted.
Why You’ll Like This Coffee
Blend 10 offers an in-cup experience that is very intense. The blend and the roast are designed specifically to play havoc with your senses from the moment you lift the cup to your mouth.
