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lightly roasted

Orbital Motion

Roasted by Brandywine Coffee Roasters

This versatile blend of South American and African coffees offers notes of honey suckle, brown sugar, nutmeg, and peach.

Orbital Motion — Brandywine Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

Tasting Notes: Honey Suckle, Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Peach 

This modern intergalactic espresso magic is a blend of a lightly roasted yet fully developed South American and African coffees. This cosmic combo creates an atmosphere of sweet honey suckle acidity, a black hole of brown sugar and nutmeg, and a smooth landing of subtle peach! Orbital Motion also makes an out of this world pour over and drip so don't worry if you don't have an espresso machine! 

Great for espresso or filter 

Here are some Parameters to start with, but feel free to experiment this is a very versatile blend!

Espresso Recipe: 18g of Orbital Motion 34g yield  over 25 seconds 

Pour Over: 26g of Orbital Motion Ground medium fine 50g 30 second bloom  2nd pour - 160g @ 30seconds  3rd pour - 80g @ 55 seconds  4th pour - 80g @ 1.05  5th pour - 40g @ 1.35

— Brandywine Coffee Roasters

Context

Orbital Motion, offered by Brandywine Coffee Roasters, presents a profile defined by a delicate balance of sweetness and spice. The roaster identifies distinct notes of honey suckle, brown sugar, nutmeg, and peach within this selection. When evaluating such a complex array of flavors, it is often helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the nuances between floral, sugary, and spiced descriptors.

While every coffee possesses a unique character, coffees featuring stone fruit and floral aromatics often benefit from brewing methods that highlight clarity and sweetness. By focusing on the interplay between the bright peach acidity and the grounding warmth of nutmeg and brown sugar, drinkers can explore the specific profile curated by the roaster. This entry serves as a starting point for understanding how these individual components contribute to the overall experience of Orbital Motion, inviting a deeper sensory engagement with the cup.

Buy — $22 from Brandywine Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

What does Orbital Motion taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Honey Suckle, Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, and Peach.

What roast level is Orbital Motion?

It is roasted to a lightly roasted level.

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