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WHOLESALE - GRACELAND BLEND

Roasted by Four Barrel Coffee

This versatile, big-bodied blend is articulate enough for both espresso and drip coffee.

WHOLESALE - GRACELAND BLEND — Four Barrel Coffee
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caramelcurranttangerine

From the roaster

tasting notes: caramel, currant, tangerine

This versatile, go-anywhere blend hits the center of that eternal Venn diagram: big-bodied enough for espresso, articulate enough for a cup of brew. You can dress it up, or dress it down, like a sharp black sweater. Graceland gets along great with both nightclub bouncers and boyfriends' parents. Straight-ahead, but not simple--it's got layers upon layers. In short, red means go.

— Four Barrel Coffee

Context

The Four Barrel Coffee Graceland Blend is a foundational offering designed to balance sweetness and acidity. By combining distinct components, this blend achieves a profile characterized by notes of caramel, currant, and tangerine. Such combinations are often crafted to provide a versatile experience that performs well across various brewing methods, from drip coffee to espresso.

When evaluating the nuances of a blend like this, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the specific fruit and sugar-browning characteristics present in the cup. While caramel notes typically anchor the body of a blend, the inclusion of currant and tangerine suggests a brighter, more complex finish. Understanding how these disparate flavor categories interact is essential for any enthusiast looking to deepen their appreciation of how roasters like Four Barrel Coffee approach the art of blending to create a cohesive and enjoyable final product.

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Frequently asked questions

What does WHOLESALE - GRACELAND BLEND taste like?

Expect tasting notes of caramel, currant, and tangerine.

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