Smith Bridge Road Blend

This coffee is a dark roast blend of South American beans possessing low acidity and a sweet, full-bodied taste.

We Taste: Cacao Nibs, Molasses, Balanced

Blend: Dark Brazil, Medium Colombia

 

Chemex Dose:  25g.  Grind:  Medium (on Baratza Encore / Virtuoso 14) Water: 400ml of at 202 degrees Fahrenheit  Bloom: 50ml of water saturating the coffee. Let sit for 1 minute

 2nd Pour: Pour in circles until your at 100ml 

Final Pulse Pours: Add 20-40ml of water each pour until reaching 300ml. Allow coffee to drain almost fully between pours.  Final Brew Time: 4 minutes

The Smith Bridge Road Blend, crafted by Brandywine Coffee Roasters, represents a deliberate approach to creating a harmonious cup. By combining distinct components, roasters often aim to achieve a profile that emphasizes stability and consistency, moving away from the volatile acidity sometimes found in single-origin offerings. This blend is characterized by notes of cacao nibs and molasses, resulting in a profile that is notably balanced.

When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often look toward the flavor wheel to categorize the depth of these darker, sugar-browning sensations. While bright, acidic coffees are frequently celebrated for their vibrant fruit-forward qualities, balanced blends like this one prioritize a structured mouthfeel and a lingering, sweet finish. This makes the Smith Bridge Road Blend a versatile choice for those who appreciate a grounded, classic cup that highlights the rich, comforting interplay between cocoa and deep, caramelized sugars.