Trifecta Blend

After a 1.5 day stint without Trifecta Blend, we have it again.

Earlier in the month, a large order came in and cleaned us out of Harar (the main component in the blend). We scrambled to find another lot that offered the same qualities for espresso, and, luckily, we found one pretty quick. Harar is back now, and this lot looks like it might even be better.

The shots are tasting very sweet and clean, with the distinct fruitiness that reminds me of Amaretto. I think as we move through this green, the acidity will mellow a bit more, and we may end up with even better shots than we've had recently.

In my entire time with GPC, we've never had a straight shot blend that came remotely close to being as good as this one. I'm excited to have it, but already feeling disappointed that it won't be around indefinitely. Good Ethiopias are not easy to find much later in the year than this, and its impossible to tell what next year's crop will have to offer.

We've done about all we can do. We stocked up, and sealed some green in air tight valve bags. This should help keep it around a few extra months.

If you haven't tried it yet, come in on Friday (free double espressos all day). If you're usually a latte drinker, try it in a six ounce. You won't be disappointed.

Single-origin brewed coffee is typically what interests me; I usually don't get this excited about espresso, but this blend is truly something special.

-Jon