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Prospect

Roasted by Parlor Coffee

This original blend offers a balanced, well-rounded brew featuring notes of butterscotch, persimmon, chocolate, florals, and crisp caramel sweetness.

Prospect — Parlor Coffee
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Butterscotchpersimmonchocolatefresh, fragrant floralscrisp caramel sweetness

From the roaster

Butterscotch, persimmon, chocolate

If you're seeking a balance of adventurousness and comfort, our original blend is for you. Prospect brings together carefully sourced coffees from our partners across East Africa and Latin America, yielding a well-rounded brew laden with fresh, fragrant florals and crisp caramel sweetness.

— Parlor Coffee

Context

Prospect, a signature blend from Parlor Coffee, represents a thoughtful approach to sourcing by combining components from both East Africa and Latin America. This blend is designed to offer a balanced profile, characterized by the roaster’s notes of butterscotch, persimmon, and chocolate. The cup is further defined by a crisp caramel sweetness paired with fresh, fragrant florals.

When evaluating such complex profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the deep, sugary notes of caramel and butterscotch and the brighter, fruit-forward nuances of persimmon. While East African coffees are often celebrated for their vibrant acidity and floral aromatics, and Latin American origins frequently provide a reliable, chocolate-heavy foundation, Prospect successfully bridges these two worlds. The result is a versatile coffee that maintains a clean, approachable structure, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a harmonious transition from sweet, dessert-like undertones to delicate, aromatic top notes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Prospect taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Butterscotch, persimmon, chocolate, fresh, fragrant florals, and crisp caramel sweetness.

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