BENEDICT BLEND - Brazil & Nicaragua
CANDIED ALMOND - CHOCOLATE - PRUNE
Current Blend: Brazil & Nicaragua
Regions: South of Minas (Brazil), Mogiana (Brazil) & Nuevo Segovia (Nicaragua)
Producers: Paulo Flora, Patricia Coelho, Guillermo Montenegro Ayestas
Varietals: Yellow Catucaí, Red Catucaí, Caturra
Processes: Natural & Washed
Altitude: 1200 - 1500 MASL
Named after St Benedict, the patron saint of homelessness our house blend is a symbol of what Old Spike represents with 65% of our profits going directly to training and employing those experiencing homelessness.
This seasonally changing blend will always deliver a versatile and balanced espresso packed full of sweetness and body. The current blend delivers smooth caramel and praline notes up front with a delicious lingering cocoa finish. Fantastic with or without milk, hot or iced, Benedict is the perfect all rounder!
Recommended Recipes:
Espresso - 18g - 28s - 36g
V60 - 15g of coffee - 300g of water - 3 mins