Signature Blend | Specialty Coffee Beans UK
Our Signature Blend — Brazil and Colombia: A carefully crafted blend combining washed and pulped natural coffees from two of South America's finest coffee-growing regions. Medium roast for filter, espresso and milk drinks, with notes of caramel, spice and roast almond. Versatile, balanced and approachable—this is everyday excellence. Freshly roasted in the UK; choose whole bean or a grind tailored to your method.
Key facts
- Origins: Brazil (Sul de Minas) · Colombia (Huila)
- Varieties: Yellow Bourbon, Catuai (Brazil) · Caturra, Castillo (Colombia)
- Processes: Pulped Natural (Brazil) · Washed (Colombia)
- Altitude: 900-1,200 masl (Brazil) · 1,400-1,800 masl (Colombia)
- Roast profile: Medium — Espresso / Filter / Milk drinks
- Tasting notes: Caramel, spice, roast almond
- Best for: V60, AeroPress, French press, Espresso, Flat white, Cappuccino
Tasting & experience
This Signature Blend delivers a comforting, crowd-pleasing cup with caramel sweetness at its heart. The Brazilian pulped natural component brings nutty, chocolatey depth and body, whilst the Colombian washed coffee adds brightness and structure. Hints of warm spice—cinnamon and subtle clove—emerge alongside roast almond notes that linger on the finish. The medium roast balances sweetness and development, creating a versatile coffee that performs beautifully across brewing methods. Brewed as filter at 94 °C, expect a smooth, rounded cup with gentle acidity. As espresso around 93 °C, it produces a balanced shot with caramel sweetness—ideal for milk drinks or straight espresso at 1:2 ratios.
Origin & traceability
Our Signature Blend brings together coffees from two renowned South American origins. From Brazil's Sul de Minas region, we source pulped natural Yellow Bourbon and Catuai coffees grown at 900-1,200 metres. This fertile area, known for its consistent quality and sweet, nutty profiles, provides the blend's foundational body and chocolate notes. The region's pulped natural processing—where cherries are depulped before drying with mucilage intact—creates a coffee with clean sweetness and medium body.
The Colombian component hails from Huila, one of Colombia's most celebrated coffee-growing departments. Smallholder farmers cultivate Caturra and Castillo varieties at higher elevations of 1,400-1,800 metres, benefiting from volcanic soils and ideal microclimates. Traditional washed processing ensures clarity and brightness, with coffees fermented for 12-18 hours before thorough washing and sun-drying on raised beds or patios. Together, these two origins create a harmonious blend that showcases South American coffee at its most approachable and reliable.
Roast & brewing suitability
Roasted to a medium profile that balances caramelisation and sweetness, this blend is designed for maximum versatility. The roast level develops the Brazilian component's nutty, chocolatey character whilst preserving enough brightness from the Colombian coffee to maintain balance and complexity. For filter methods like V60 or AeroPress, expect a smooth, sweet cup with gentle acidity and rounded body. As espresso, the blend delivers consistent, forgiving extractions with caramel sweetness and enough body to shine in milk drinks. This is our go-to recommendation for home baristas seeking a reliable, crowd-pleasing coffee for daily brewing.
Brew guides
V60 · 250 ml
15 g coffee · 250 g water · 2:30–3:00 total · 94 °C · medium-fine grind.
AeroPress · 200 ml
15 g coffee · 200 g water · 1:45 total · medium grind.
French press · 500 ml
33 g coffee · 500 g water · 4:00 steep · coarse grind.
Espresso (guide)
18 g in → 36–40 g out · 26–30 s · 93 °C (adjust to taste).
Flat white / Cappuccino
Double espresso (36-40 g) with 150-180 ml steamed milk. The caramel and almond notes shine beautifully with milk.
Grind selection guide
| Method | Recommended grind |
|---|---|
| V60 / Filter | Medium-fine |
| AeroPress | Medium |
| French press | Coarse |
| Espresso | Fine |
Freshness & storage
Roasted fresh to order. Best enjoyed within 4–6 weeks of roasting. Store in a cool, dry place; reseal after opening.
Year-round availability
Our Signature Blend is available throughout the year, ensuring you can enjoy consistent quality and flavour whenever you need it. We carefully source and rotate harvest seasons from Brazil and Colombia to maintain year-round freshness and reliability.
Sustainability & quality
Both components of this blend come from established coffee-growing regions with strong cooperative structures and fair trade practices. Brazilian producers in Sul de Minas benefit from cooperative support and sustainable farming guidance, whilst Colombian smallholders in Huila receive fair pricing through direct trade relationships and cooperative membership. By sourcing from these regions, we support sustainable coffee farming whilst ensuring consistent quality and traceability.
Shipping & subscriptions
UK delivery available. Save with subscriptions for regular deliveries—perfect for your daily coffee routine.
FAQs
What makes this your Signature Blend?
It represents our commitment to balance, quality and versatility—a reliable, delicious coffee for daily brewing across all methods.
Is this coffee good for V60?
Yes—its balanced profile makes it excellent for filter brewing at 94 °C with a medium-fine grind.
Can I use it for espresso and milk drinks?
Absolutely. It's designed to perform beautifully as straight espresso or in flat whites and cappuccinos. The caramel and almond notes complement milk perfectly.
Which grind should I pick for AeroPress?
Choose the "AeroPress" grind (medium). Start with 15 g coffee to 200 g water.
When was this coffee roasted?
We roast fresh to order to ensure maximum freshness. Roasting typically occurs within days of your order.
How should I store it?
Keep the bag resealed in a cool, dry place; avoid fridges or freezers once opened.
Is this blend available year-round?
Yes—our Signature Blend is always available, with carefully managed sourcing to ensure consistent quality throughout the year.
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