Sunrise Blend · Guatemala Manos de Mujer · Ethiopia Shanta Golba
Bellwether Medium Roast Pack
$30 (3 x 12 oz bags)
Medium roasted coffees fall right in between the light and dark roast categories. The flavors of a medium roast strike a nice balance - the brightness of the coffee origins come through, but is nicely rounded out by the roasting process. The body of a medium roast is medium as well, having more weight and viscosity than a lighter roast, but not as dense and syrupy as a dark roast. This makes for a smooth and accessible drinking experience. Medium roasts are very versatile and crowd-pleasing. They make a great everyday coffee that has enough body and roasted flavor to appeal to a wide range of audiences without being overly intense.
We recommend a variety of brewing methods, ranging from pour-over or drip brew, to even a balanced and round espresso shot. Medium roasts also hold well if milk is added as it still retains some of the nuances of the flavor profile. We hope you enjoy these coffees that we believe shine in this particular roast style.
What's included in the Medium Roast Pack:
The Sunrise is built around sweetness, silky body and a restrained acidity. Originally designed as a traditional espresso blend, we’ve found it serves very well as a drip coffee for those who prefer a simpler, smoother cup with lots of ripe red cherry. It works especially well as a cold brew, where it’s cola and tamarind flavors come out into full blossom. This blend is comprised of a naturally processed Brazilian coffee and a washed process Ethiopian coffee.
This year's harvest (May '23) of our Guatemala Manos de Mujer is a balancing act of complexity and approachability. Possessing a deep well of flavor, this coffee is excellent across the roast spectrum. In its lighter expressions, the coffee displays complex and tiered notes of orange blossom, toffee and stone fruit. This coffee excels as a complex and vibrant pour over or as an elevated and rich shot of espresso. Plays very well with milk.
Shanta Golba is a delightfully expressive yet balanced coffee. Gently layered with effervescent, fruit-forward flavors and exquisite aromatics. Lighter roast styles showcase notes of fresh raspberries, wildflower honey and vanilla, along with a round and creamy body. This clean and balanced, yet fruity and complex, coffee works well across all brew methods, but shines most as a pour-over or single origin espresso. It also pairs excellently with others in a blend to bring fruit and character.
