Light
1994 Blend
Roasted by Coffee By Design
This blend of African coffees offers a complex profile with strong fruit notes and wine-like acidity.

From the roaster
Coffee Review score of 91, December 2024. Bottom line, "A nice daily drinker with deep chocolate and sweetly tart berry notes throughout the profile"
A quarter of a century in the making, our 1994 Blend is a melange of African coffees, known for their strong fruit notes and wine-like acidity. This is the perfect introduction to our offerings from Africa or as the perfect shake up for the single origin lover looking for a little more complexity.
Flavor Notes: Passionfruit + Strawberry + Wine-Like Acidity
Roast Level: Light
— Coffee By Design
Context
The 1994 Blend, crafted by Coffee By Design, represents a curated selection of beans sourced from the African continent. This specific offering is characterized by a vibrant profile featuring passionfruit and strawberry, underscored by a distinct wine-like acidity. When evaluating such complex profiles, enthusiasts often find that African coffees are celebrated for their bright, fruit-forward characteristics and intricate acidity, which can range from citrus-like brightness to deep, vinous qualities.
To better understand the nuances of these tasting notes, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel, which provides a structured framework for identifying and articulating the diverse sensory experiences found in specialty coffee. By mapping these specific fruit and acidity descriptors against established sensory categories, drinkers can more effectively explore the depth of this blend. Whether enjoyed as a morning ritual or a focused tasting, the 1994 Blend invites a deeper appreciation for the diverse profiles emerging from African coffee-growing regions.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 1994 Blend taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Passionfruit, Strawberry, and Wine-Like Acidity.
What roast level is 1994 Blend?
It is roasted to a light level.
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