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Barrister's Blend

Roasted by Big Creek Coffee Roasters

This dark roast blend in the West Coast tradition features coffees from South America, Indonesia, and East Africa.

Barrister's Blend — Big Creek Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

Our dark roast blend in the West Coast tradition. Bittersweet, pungent, smoky, with good body. Featuring current crop coffees of South America, Indonesia, and East Africa.

— Big Creek Coffee Roasters

Context

The Barrister's Blend, crafted by Big Creek Coffee Roasters, offers a profile defined by bittersweet, pungent, and smoky characteristics. In the broader landscape of coffee roasting, blends featuring these descriptors often lean into darker roast profiles, which can emphasize carbonized sugars and deep, savory undertones. Such profiles frequently move away from the bright acidity found in lighter roasts, instead prioritizing a robust, lingering mouthfeel that stands up well to milk or cream.

When evaluating coffees with these specific sensory markers, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the intensity of the roast. While every blend is unique, those characterized by pungency and smoke often reflect a deliberate approach to development, aiming for a bold cup that prioritizes strength and depth. Understanding these nuances allows drinkers to better navigate the diverse spectrum of roast styles available in the modern market.

Buy — $18 from Big Creek Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Barrister's Blend taste like?

Expect tasting notes of bittersweet, pungent, and smoky.

What roast level is Barrister's Blend?

It is roasted to a darker level.

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