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Cannonball Blend

Roasted by Five Senses

This limited seasonal blend offers a creamy experience with notes of strawberry milkshake, bubblegum, and malt.

Cannonball Blend — Five Senses
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From the roaster

Strawberry milkshake, bubblegum & creamy malt.


Cannonball into summer with our new limited seasonal blend! The perfect poolside companion whether you're basking under the sunny rays or splashing around with the squad. Drawing from the rich red highlands of our Guji Anferara from Ethiopia, lush rainforest valleys of our Lass Malo from Papua New Guinea and the rolling hills of our Samambaia from Brazil's Santo Antonio Estates. Dive right in to a pool of rich, creamy goodness with notes of strawberry milkshake, bubblegum and creamy malt.


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Suggested Recipe


In: 21.5g

Out: 45g

Time: 29sec

Temp: 94.5°C

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— Five Senses

Context

The Cannonball Blend, crafted by Five Senses, represents a deliberate fusion of distinct origins, combining beans from Ethiopia’s Guji Anferara region, Papua New Guinea’s Lass Malo, and Brazil’s Santo Antonio Estates. By integrating these diverse profiles, the roaster aims to create a cup defined by its unique sensory characteristics, specifically highlighting notes of strawberry milkshake, bubblegum, and creamy malt.

When exploring complex blends, it is often helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between fruit-forward acidity and heavier, malt-like sweetness. While single-origin coffees are frequently celebrated for their specific regional terroir, well-composed blends like this one leverage the structural body of Brazilian beans alongside the aromatic qualities of Ethiopian varieties to achieve a balanced, dessert-like profile. This combination demonstrates how roasters can manipulate origin characteristics to produce a consistent and distinct experience that bridges the gap between traditional comfort and vibrant, fruit-driven complexity.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cannonball Blend taste like?

Expect tasting notes of strawberry milkshake, bubblegum, and creamy malt.

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