1. What does Rising Blend taste like?
Rising Blend is bright, juicy, and beautifully balanced, with notes of ripe plum, sweet sugarcane, and lively citrus. Roasted medium, it brings together the characteristic sweetness of Central and South American coffees with the bright, fragrant character of Ethiopian coffee. The result is a cup that feels vibrant and expressive, while still wonderfully approachable.
2. Is Rising Blend a good everyday coffee?
Absolutely—that’s part of what makes it so easy to love. Rising Blend is sweet, approachable, and full of personality, with just enough fruit and citrus to keep every cup interesting. It’s pleasantly bright without being overpowering and balanced enough to come back to morning after morning.
3. Is Rising Blend good for espresso?
Yes. Rising Blend is wonderfully versatile as both filter coffee and espresso. As espresso, its natural sweetness becomes concentrated, while its plum and citrus notes bring a lively, fruit-forward character to the cup. It’s a great choice when you want an espresso that feels bright, sweet, and expressive.
4. Where does Rising Blend come from, and is it organic?
Yes, Rising Blend is USDA Certified Organic. It currently brings together coffees from Huehuetenango, Guatemala; Cauca, Colombia; and Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. The components change as fresh coffees arrive, allowing us to maintain the balance of sweetness, brightness, and fragrance that defines Rising Blend.
5. What’s the best way to brew Rising Blend?
Rising Blend is made to be wonderfully versatile across brewing methods. Based on our recommended brew methods, enjoy it as espresso, pour over, french press, drip, cold brew, AeroPress, or moka pot.
Each method brings out something a little different—from its juicy plum and citrus notes to its natural sugarcane sweetness. There’s no single right way to brew it—choose your favorite method and make it yours.