Journal

This year’s Harvest Moon is composed of 60% Finca de Dios Reserva from Guatemala and 40% Mokonisa from Ethiopia, both washed coffees. For a cup with notes of clove, fig, and toffee. We spoke with Lead Roaster Jeff Millard about choosing the coffees, finding balance in the roast, and creating a blend for autumn. What does each coffee contribute to this year’s Harvest Moon blend? When choosing which coffees to...

A great cup of coffee should feel familiar, but it will not always come from the exact same grind setting. Coffee is a constantly changing agricultural product, from the moment it is harvested to months after it is roasted. Even when you return to a familiar coffee, natural variations in climate, harvest conditions, and the type of coffee itself can change how the cup brews and ultimately tastes. Blends like Bolt...