The Optimist Blend (Organic)

TASTING NOTES: Mandarin / Brown Sugar / Almond

Certifications: Organic

A longtime customer favorite and top-seller, The Optimist Blend is comprised of certified organic coffees from our favorite producers in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Colombia.  Each coffee in The Optimist is roasted individually to precise development, then blended to achieve a perfectly balanced cup that features a complex brown sugar sweetness with background notes of sweet almond and bright mandarin. It’s well adapted to brew as filter or espresso. It’s going to be a good day!

The Optimist Blend (Organic) represents a signature offering from Flying Goat Coffee, designed to balance approachable sweetness with bright, citrus-forward acidity. By combining organic components, this blend aims for a harmonious cup profile that highlights the interplay between deep, caramelized sugars and nutty undertones. In the world of specialty coffee, blends are often crafted to achieve a consistent, reliable experience that bridges the gap between comfort and complexity.

When evaluating the specific notes of mandarin, brown sugar, and almond, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize these distinct sensory experiences. While single-origin coffees often showcase the unique terroir of a specific farm, well-composed blends like this one prioritize a cohesive structure. This approach ensures that the vibrant fruit notes remain grounded by the savory, toasted qualities of the almond and the rich, lingering sweetness of brown sugar, resulting in a versatile coffee suitable for various brewing methods.