There is no such thing as a bad coffee blend. Different people have different preferences. Coffee blends are something every roaster should master, especially those owning coffee shops and looking to improve their coffee menu.
Creating new coffee blends is never easy, but when following the right guide, anything is possible. You will also need to have knowledge of which coffees to mix, how to roast beans of different origins, varieties, densities and more.
Why Blend?
Blending is a process most roasters will be encouraged to try at least once. The reasons why most roasters create blends is because consumers demand a flavor profile that is repeatable and consistent all year-round. Creating your own blend will also encourage you to better define your brand and draw customers back again and again. The three major reasons for blending is to reduce costs, provide a consistent cup profile and create unique, signature coffees. Blending coffee makes sense for large commercial roasters who are looking to improve the consistency of their coffee and improve on body and flavor.
Combining different coffee blends adds greater balance and complexity to your coffee shop menu, as well as highlighting specialty coffee notes and flavor profiles. It is impossible to master the art of coffee blending overnight, but with the right skills and resources, you will be a blending expert in no time.
Who Can Lease Commercial Coffee Machines?
Leases are restricted to companies that are well established, so you will need to have an impressive credit score and have been trading for at least 3 years. If you have a poor credit score, you are at risk of being rejected, unless you a director’s guarantor. Commercial coffee machine leases are 100% tax deductible whereas outright machine purchases are not. Choosing a shorter lease means higher monthly payments, but with the advantage of ending the lease sooner, or the option or extend the lease. Leasing a coffee machine is just like buying a machine outright, except you get to test the machine first, which is especially handy for new coffee shops who don’t yet know what coffee take-up with their customers will be.
Choosing the Right Coffee Beans
Choosing the right coffee beans is essential for creating the perfect blend. Understanding the subtleties of a coffee from Kenya that is fruity and bright, in comparison to a coffee from Columbia that is nutty and slightly acidic can make all the difference in the world. The two most common types of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica coffee accounts for over 70% of all coffee beverages and is a highly flavorful coffee, grown in Ethiopia and Kenya. Robusta coffee is mostly cultivated in Asia and is a more acidic and bitter tasting coffee, used for blended coffees like Kona and Java.
It is a good idea to have one variety of coffee bean as the base which will account for 50% of your blend. Next, you will want to choose another coffee bean that complements the first. The blueberry flavors in Ethiopian coffee would be an ideal pairing with a chocolaty Brazilian coffee bean. Try to choose a pair that will not attempt to overpower the other in terms of flavor. A tobacco flavor Nicaraguan coffee for example, would overpower your Ethiopian coffee, making blending the two futile.
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