Blanchard’s Colombia Finca El Ocaso 18/18



   Here I feature a tasty bean from Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co. Blanchard’s was founded on the simple principal of roasting good coffee for good people to enjoy. Over the years we have met so many people through coffee who have touched our lives. Coffee is inherently a social beverage. Strangers and friends, alike, gather around coffee because it warms our bodies and energizes our minds. From first dates, to business deals, to reunions with old friends, conversations begin and linger over cups of coffee in cafes, conference rooms, and around our childhood kitchen tables. Good People, Good Coffee is our opportunity to share their stories with you.

   This is their Colombia Finca El Ocaso 18/18 bean. This bean is the result of an experimental drying process. The farmer used alternative processing methods to accent the best qualities of the Red Tabi bean, allowing it to ferment in the cherry for 18 hours, followed by pulping, and another 18 hour fermentation before drying on raised beds. The result is a complex, elegant coffee with intense acidity and perfect clarity. Blanchard's notes flavors of rose, pink lady apple, lemon basil. I brewed this at my 1:12 ratio. This was a killer cold brew. Beans like this are what cold brew is all about. Super floral & fresh. So bright with amazing acidity. The fragrance of this bean is amazing. This would make for a killer summer drink; too bad it will all be drank before it gets hot here in Missouri.

   Many thanks to Stephen & Blanchard's for the tasty beans. This is the second time I've been able to feature Blanchard's on here for you guys. They were one of the first roasters to send me beans when I started up last year. Excited to show off their new packaging and tasty beans for everyone.

Go check them out here:  blanchardscoffee.com


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