Rise Up Blend

Tastes like: Raspberry Candy, Orange Rind, Milk Chocolate 

Strength (Roast level - Light to Dark): 5

Process: Natural, Washed

Roast Profile: Dark

Origin: Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Best if you:

✔ Drink flat whites / espressos

✔ Like rich chocolatey and fruity flavours

Rise Up Blend combines two origins, Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in an espresso with muted acidity and delightful tasting notes of milk chocolate, orange rind and raspberry candy. 

We source this coffee from a female cooperative, Rebuild Women's Hope, on Idjwi Island in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded by Marceline Budza in 2013, this cooperative empowers women by using coffee production as a means of socio-economic development, contributing to education, healthcare and economic growth for 15,056 women. 

Want to know more about the cooperative? Check out out blog here.

The blend also features coffee from Fazenda Mio, our Brazilian coffee partner that funds an exciting agroforestry research project.

The intensity of this dark roasted coffee shines through when drunk as an espresso or add milk to really highlight its creamy texture.

We recommend pairing with: Eton mess

Best brewing methods:

✔ Espresso machine: highlights sweetness and body

✔ Aeropress: for a smooth, rich cup

How do I brew this coffee? Explore our brew guides to find the right method for you. 

We removed seals on our bags to reduce plastic in our packaging, to keep your coffee as fresh as possible you can use our convenient coffee clips or our stylish coffee tins.

The Rise Up Blend, crafted by Volcano Coffee Works, represents a collaborative effort between two distinct origins: Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This blend draws from the expertise of Fazenda Mio and the Rebuild Women's Hope cooperative on Idjwi Island. By combining natural and washed processing methods, the roaster balances the inherent characteristics of each region to achieve a profile defined by raspberry candy, orange rind, and milk chocolate.

While natural-processed coffees often exhibit heavier fruit-forward qualities and washed coffees frequently highlight cleaner acidity, this blend integrates both to create a complex cup. When evaluating these specific notes, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between the bright citrus of the orange rind and the deeper, comforting sweetness of the milk chocolate. This partnership highlights the diverse contributions of producers across two continents within a single, cohesive roast.