Relationship Specialty Coffee Blend roasted to order

Relationship Blend, a blend of all the coffees purchased through our relationships.

Colombia and Caravela

Throughout the world, Colombia is recognised as the largest producer of quality Arabica coffee. In 2008 Quaffee was fortunate enough to be introduced to Virmax, who are now known as Caravela. Caravela is a pioneer of Direct Trade, they have worked closely with the farmers assisting them from seedlings in the nursery, to shade planting of the saplings, to productive coffee plants. Then from there to the picking, processing, packaging and then offering coffee to roasters that want to work direct with the growers, with Caravela as a facilitator.

This relationship with the growers has been in place for close to two decades now, and with the assistance of Caravela, the growers have developed a following among many roasters that are keen to reward growers directly for great coffee.

Quaffee has been working with the fruits of this relationship since 2008. In 2012 to blended a coffee from only those offered from this relationship, and named the blend Relationship.

Balancing the blend

Essential in producing a coffee blend is having an end goal in mind. The Relationship blend’s end goal was to be a coffee that could produce a good espresso, season on season. While still lending itself to the popularity of cappuccino and latte, espresso-based preparations. All coffees used in this blend can easily stand on their own to be enjoyed in their own way, so ensuring that each coffee contributes something to the blend was important.

Coffees in the blend are from the South of Colombia: La Piramide (from Cauca, Inza) and Asorganica (also from Cauca, but El Tambo and Timbio), and have stone fruit, jasmine and an earthy body. They provide the Umami for the blend. Los Naranjos (from the ever-impressive San Agustin, Huila area) adds more Citrus fruit and a white wine acidity to complement this intense body. The sparkle in the blend is introduced through the fruit acidity and sweetness of Los Idolos (also from Huila). A quality Brazil smooths the combination out

Relationship Blend

The result is a coffee that can still impress even with milk added. Complexity is preserved, making if very drinkable and enjoyable.

Region: Cauca and Huila, Colombia. Minas Gerais Brazil Producers:

• Colombia: Caravela selected producers, that follow relationship guidelines.
• Brazil: A specialty coffee (varies per season) that Marunic has a direct relationship with.

Cultivar: 100% Arabica various sub-species. Altitude: 1,400 – 2,200 masl. Processing:

• Colombia: Fully washed process solar dried on raised beds.
• Brazil: Either a natural or semi-natural coffee as long as it scores 85+ in the cup.

Packaging: Vacuum packed at source. Characteristics: Good complexity. Fruity on the nose with almonds and brown sugar. A medium-bodied coffee, able to tolerate milk well. Roast used: Varies per coffee, but all coffees drop just after first crack. Roast degree: Light – using my-tonino.com

Starting brews:

Brew Method	Ratio		Brew Method	Ratio
Espresso	1:2.5		AeroPress	16g:200g
Plunger	48g:600g		Pour over/filter	18g:300g

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Transparency Information

Sourced from	Varies on the season
FOB price	Listed in each component
Cupping score	Typically, between 84-86.
Other Information	This is a blend of the specialty coffees that score between (84 and 86) we currently have available from Colombia. As from April 2020 it now also includes a portion of the specially grade Brazilian coffee, to help it suit espresso better.