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Phil & Sebastian Smooth Operator *Instant Coffee 6 Pack*

Roasted by Revolver Coffee

This instant coffee from producer Fernando Vindas in Costa Rica is made in partnership with Hasty Coffee for quality and consistency.

Phil & Sebastian Smooth Operator *Instant Coffee 6 Pack* — Revolver Coffee
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From the roaster

Phil & Sebastian 6-Pack Instant Coffee

Each Pack = 1 coffee

From Phil & Sebastian: 

IMPORTANT: Please do NOT use boiling hot water when making this coffee, as it flattens the flavour. We recommend 175°F / 80°C for best results, but we’ve found that many temperatures work well, as long as it’s well below boiling. Just add hot-ish water and stir well, it’s that easy! 

We're very proud of this instant coffee. Not only is Smooth Operator a superb coffee, but this instant is made with an amazing partner: Hasty Coffee (@hastycoffeecompany). Hasty Coffee was founded by brother duo: Ben & Josh McGaghey, and as it turns out, Ben is a P&S Alumnus. 

Make no mistake though, our decision to use Hasty was based on objective, blind assessments of all the instant coffee producers around, and Hasty's quality and consistency bested them all. Phil also visited their factory to work with them on water chemistry (as he does 😉), to squeeze out even more flavour and complexity from this coffee. The team at Hasty have done some truly incredible things in the world of instant coffee. We'll gladly put this head-to-head with any roaster's instant coffee, worldwide.

This particular coffee is from producer Fernando Vindas in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. 

Each box comes with 6 packets of coffee. We hope you love it!

— Revolver Coffee

Context

Produced by Fernando Vindas in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica, this offering represents a unique collaboration between the producer and Revolver Coffee. The Phil & Sebastian Smooth Operator is presented here as a convenient instant coffee 6-pack, designed to provide a high-quality cup without the need for traditional brewing equipment.

Instant coffee technology has evolved significantly, often utilizing freeze-drying methods to preserve the volatile aromatic compounds that define a coffee's character. While traditional brewing allows for precise control over extraction, instant formats offer unparalleled consistency and portability for the modern drinker. When evaluating the profile of such coffees, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to identify specific notes that emerge during the cup’s cooling process. By bridging the gap between specialty-grade sourcing and immediate preparation, this lot highlights the ongoing innovation within the coffee industry, ensuring that the work of producers like Fernando Vindas remains accessible in any setting.

Buy — 24 CAD from Revolver Coffee

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phil & Sebastian Smooth Operator *Instant Coffee 6 Pack* grown?

Phil & Sebastian Smooth Operator *Instant Coffee 6 Pack*, roasted by Revolver Coffee, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

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