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medium-to-medium dark

RISE

Roasted by Big Creek Coffee Roasters

Rise is a signature blend of three origins chosen for their excellence and ability to produce a consistent morning cup.

RISE — Big Creek Coffee Roasters
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moderately brightbalancedsemi-sweet

From the roaster

Rise is our signature blend of coffees from three different origins that are chosen for their overall excellence, their complementary flavor profiles, and their ability to produce a consistent and superb cup of morning coffee. Try Rise as a morning drip coffee, but it also makes a nice punchy espresso that cuts through milk well. It is a medium-to-medium dark roast.

Rise is moderately bright, balanced, semi-sweet with solid body. It really is “coffee worth getting up for.”

— Big Creek Coffee Roasters

Context

The RISE blend, crafted by Big Creek Coffee Roasters, is designed to offer a versatile experience for the daily drinker. By focusing on a profile that is moderately bright and balanced, this coffee aims to bridge the gap between vibrant acidity and a comforting, semi-sweet finish. Such profiles are often sought after by those who appreciate a clean cup that remains approachable throughout the morning.

When evaluating the nuances of a balanced coffee, it can be helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify specific descriptors that align with your personal palate. While some coffees are processed to highlight intense, singular characteristics, balanced blends like RISE prioritize harmony, ensuring that no single attribute overwhelms the others. This makes it a reliable choice for various brewing methods, providing a consistent cup that maintains its structural integrity from the first sip to the last.

Buy — $18 from Big Creek Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does RISE taste like?

Expect tasting notes of moderately bright, balanced, and semi-sweet.

What roast level is RISE?

It is roasted to a medium-to-medium dark level.

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