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Unicorn Blood 5 LB (Espresso Blend)

Roasted by Dark Matter Coffee

Unicorn Blood is a Northern Italian inspired espresso blend featuring notes of Dutch cocoa, cherry, and praline.

Unicorn Blood 5 LB (Espresso Blend) — Dark Matter Coffee
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From the roaster

Unicorn Blood is a Northern Italian inspired espresso blend for all walks of life. This espresso will tease your palate's deepest pleasures with massive walnut aroma, creamy peanut butter body, and an intense yet balanced milk chocolate finish. Unicorn Blood is mildly acidic, with a mouth-encompassing comfort that will have you desire more, shot after shot.

Notes: Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, Praline 

Net Wt. 5 Lb.

*Does not contain nuts or products containing nuts. Flavor notes are only used to help describe the tastes associated with the coffee. 

*** Sold as whole bean by default. If you would like it ground, please indicate your preference in the notes section – drip, espresso, or press.

Please review our shipping schedule.  Web orders are processed in the order they are received and not available for same-day pickup.

— Dark Matter Coffee

Context

The Unicorn Blood 5 LB espresso blend from Dark Matter Coffee is a signature offering designed to deliver a robust and balanced profile. By combining distinct components, this blend achieves a flavor architecture defined by notes of Dutch cocoa, cherry, and praline. Espresso blends are frequently crafted to provide a consistent, full-bodied experience that performs well both as a standalone shot and when paired with milk.

When evaluating the complexity of such a blend, tasters often look for the interplay between deep, chocolatey base notes and brighter, fruit-forward acidity. Utilizing a flavor wheel can be a helpful exercise for identifying these specific nuances, as it provides a structured vocabulary for distinguishing between the cocoa-heavy foundations and the subtle cherry highlights found in this roast. Whether you are pulling shots at home or in a professional setting, this blend emphasizes a classic, dessert-like profile that remains a staple of the roaster's catalog.

Buy — $120 from Dark Matter Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Unicorn Blood 5 LB (Espresso Blend) taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, and Praline.

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