Black Velvet Blend

Blend Components (2025 harvest):
• Brazil – Fazenda Bananal, Yellow Catuai, Natural
• Indonesia – Sumatra Gayo, Wet-hulled
• Colombia – La Esperanza, Washed

Key Specs:
Roast Dark espresso profile
Tasting Notes Caramel · Molasses · Dark chocolate · Clove & spice
Best For Espresso, moka pot, latte, affogato

Espresso Recipe (Our House Dial-In):
Ground Coffee 19 g
Yield 39–40 g (1 : 2.1)
Time 26–27 sec
Water Temp 92 °C
Rest 27–35 days post-roast

Brewing Tips:
• Pre-heat portafilter for temperature stability.
• Look for heavy, oily drips that merge into a steady stream.
• Adjust grind—not dose—to hit the target time.
• If using smaller baskets (e.g., 16 g), down-dose and keep the 1 : 2.1 ratio.

Seasonality & Freshness:
Blend components rotate with fresh-crop arrivals to keep flavor vibrant year-round. Nitrogen-flushed, one-way-valve bags preserve aromatics up to nine months.

Sustainability & Impact:
• Direct-trade premiums support family farms in Minas Gerais, Aceh, and Huila.
• Wet-hulled lots are sun-dried on raised beds to reduce water usage.
• Colombia component sourced through Women-Producers program.

From thick, syrupy espresso shots to velvety milk drinks, Black Velvet brings the deep, comforting flavors of a traditional Italian dark roast into the world of specialty coffee—rich, smooth, and endlessly satisfying.