Marathoner Blend

Tasting Notes: Blackberry / Citrus Zest / Honey

Flying Goat Coffee – Marathoner Blend

Quiz any coffee pro on what their “desert island” coffee would be and, without fail, Ethiopia or Kenya will top the list of coffees they can’t live without. It’d be hard for us to disagree. In Ethiopia – coffee’s birthplace – the native soils nurture trees with everything they need to develop cherries with unrivaled flavor. In neighboring Kenya, similar soils and meticulously efficient farming systems create flavors that are slightly different, but equally remarkable. So what do you get if you carefully blend top lots from both these coffee-producing powerhouses? Miles and miles of cane sugar sweetness, start to finish balance and stonefruit flavors that just won’t quit. Marathoner Blend is East African coffee at its best.

The Marathoner Blend, crafted by Flying Goat Coffee, highlights the vibrant profile often associated with beans sourced from Ethiopia. This specific offering presents a distinct sensory experience characterized by notes of blackberry, citrus zest, and honey. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between bright, acidic citrus tones and the deeper, jammy sweetness of dark berries.

Ethiopian coffees are frequently celebrated for their complex aromatics and diverse processing methods, which can significantly influence the final cup. While some regions are known for producing delicate, tea-like qualities, others lean toward more pronounced fruit-forward characteristics. By balancing these elements, the Marathoner Blend serves as an accessible entry point for those looking to explore the classic, bright acidity and layered sweetness that define the region's unique contribution to the global coffee landscape.