Anthem Blend

Easy-going, sweet & balanced, Anthem Blend works well as a classic espresso, or for those who like a filter with a bit more body - making it a great gateway into the specialty coffee world, or a nice surprise for a seasoned specialty coffee drinker.


Anthem Blend currently features coffees from 3 amazing coffee producing countries; Brazil, Colombia & Peru, with stunning flavour notes of Milk Chocolate, Strawberry & Lychee all wrapped in a syrupy texture.
 
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From the cool, green hills of Sul de Minas we source the beans produced at Fazenda Samambaia. Sul de Minas provides ideal conditions for coffee growing of some of Brazil's finest beans.

The region is known locally as ‘Vertentes’, because it forms a border between two very important basins in Brazil: the Grande River Basin (which runs to the south) and the São Francisco River Basin (which runs to the northeast).

Henrique Dias Cambraia, farmer of Fazenda Samambaia, attributes the success of his farm to a combination of various factors: the farm’s geographic location, competent technical management of the planting fields, constant training and quality control programs; and, most importantly, the involvement of the whole team that works on the farm.

We chose the varietal called Topazio (resulting from the cross between Mundo Novo and Yellow Catuai) processed with a natural method. It gives us fruity, slightly citrusy, naturally sweet nutty and milk chocolate flavours.

Thinking of a good complement for the Brazilian profile, we chose a lot produced in the region of Huila, Colombia.

Nestor Lasso and his brother Adrian, third-generation coffee farmers, have always prioritised quality over quantity, ensuring coffee farming remains a viable and respected livelihood.

Motivated by his passion for coffee and the desire for a brighter future, Nestor transformed the family business. At just 25 years old, Nestor, along with his brother, took over their family farm, focusing on producing micro-lots and refining post-harvest processes. They are part of a youth-driven movement in coffee-producing nations that champions quality and environmental sustainability. 

Their dedication and innovation have paid off, with their coffee now recognised globally and even featured in competitions.

Finca El Diviso is a collaborative project initiated by neighbours and coffee producers striving to cultivate and process exceptional, high-scoring coffee. The farm, owned by Nestor Lasso and Jhoan Vergara of Las Flores Farm, is located in Pitalito, at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, ideal for growing specialty coffee.

This particular coffee -  a Caturra varietal - underwent double anaerobic fermentation: after harvest, the cherries were initially fermented anaerobically for 20 hours, followed by an additional 16 hours in smaller batches. Post-depulping and washing, the coffee is submerged in water and leachate from previous harvests for 18 hours before being mechanically dried.

It’s very fruity (like a fresh, tropical fruit salad), with a touch of milk chocolate and vibrant notes of strawberry, raspberry and juicy mango, backed by a pineapple sweetness and an aroma of rose.

To add a tropical hint, and create a complex and balanced blend, as the third component we chose a washed coffee from Peru called Ukuku. We sourced this one through our friends at Caravela. The producers who currently contribute to Ukuku are from Jaen and Cutervo, of the northern area of Cajamarca region.

In 2019, Caravela started working with 20 producers of Cutervo and nowadays, the quality team is working with the producers on the higher elevations of Jaen as well.

Ukuku is a blend of Caturra, Bourbon and Catuai varieties. Flavours of black cherry and red berry are dominating, with subtle tones of milk chocolate with sweet honeycomb, and a rooibos tea aftertaste.

Simply said, this new version of  Anthem blend is a complex and balanced coffee. Enjoy floral aromas of lychee and fresh mint on the nose, followed by rich notes of cacao and milk chocolate. There is an intense flavour of red fruit jam with hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, all wrapped up in a syrupy texture with a very sweet aftertaste of mango and pineapple.

As an espresso, it’s literally a fruit bomb of flavour - with milk, there’s a real strawberry milkshake vibe!