Ollie's Blend (12 oz Bag)

Named after the little roaster who inspires us, this whole bean medium roast skews towards a fruited twist on a classic-toned cup of joe that is perfectly suited for espresso (shots pull beautifully with this one) or pour over. The Central American base component lays the groundwork for a chocolate-centric profile, while a pair of washed Ethiopian accent ingredients bring out a sparkling bright spot and aromatic highlights too. The tart 'zing' of lemon-berry acidity, and other fruited top notes are tempered by syrupy bittersweetness. This blend is extremely 'milk drinks' friendly, but with more than a touch of complexity that makes it stand way out when enjoyed 'solo'. Putting your nose to the cup, the aroma is filled with bittersweet chocolate laced with torched sugars, and the fruit and red berry notes make a more subtle impact on the profile. Letting it sit in your mouth gives you time to peel back complex layers like dark chocolate ganache, cocoa-dusted truffle, bittering roasted cacao nibs, and more. Let it linger even longer on your taste buds and you'll sense fruits coming off more berry like - tart raspberry, and cranberry - but the spotlight is still reserved for silky chocolate flavors. The finish is long and complex with subtle fruit and baking spice aromatic notes, like powdered ginger, and cinnamon stick.

When asked how to describe this blend in a sentence, our favorite cup sampler said, "OMG, it tastes like a chocolate-covered blueberry!"