Shop Dog Blend

$5.55-6.55 per pound
Fragrance/Aroma
Cashew, lemon, grapefruit, maple, hickory, cake donut, shortbread, toffee, brandy
Acidity
Malic, white grape, wine-like
Flavor/Nuances
Orange, dried apricot, dried pineapple, pipe tobacco, cooked rhubarb, raisin, melon rind, root beer, rum raisin
Sweetness
Dark chocolate, baker's chocolate, bourbon
Body/Mouthfeel
Chewy, round, velvety
Finish/Aftertaste
Lingering, tacky, Pinot Grigio

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About this blend


Costa RicaTanzania
Amount60%40%
RegionWest Valley Santa Anita Estate, Washed 
Mbeya Mimba Estate AA, Washed
VarietyCaturra, Catuai, Centroamericano
Bourbon, Kent
Elevation1400 masl
1400-1700 masl
ProcessWashed

Washed

In your lineup

This pre-blend was created out of a necessity to meet the daily challenges of sourcing high-quality green while staying within the boundaries of affordability and cup quality. The result of these efforts has created something truly delicious and versatile that you will love to roast day in and day out. 

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Medium Roast

RoastPATH® profile recorded on an MCR-2D while roasting a 1 kilogram batch.

0:00425°FCharge
1:52
Turning Point
5:03
Green < Yellow
8:47
First Crack
11:06400°FDrop


Dark Roast

RoastPATH® profile recorded on an MCR-2 while roasting a 1 kilogram batch.

0:00425°FCharge
1:53
Turning Point
5:03
Green < Yellow
12:22
First Crack
12:47427°FDrop


We recommend taking this blend to a medium or dark roast level. We take an omni-roast approach, utilizing a profile that’s built to shine across all brewing methods—espresso, drip, or whatever you prefer. This versatile, affordable blend is reliable and comforting, like a good shop dog. Currently featuring coffees from Tanzania and Costa Rica, the components will rotate seasonally to maintain consistent flavor and price.

When planning to roast medium, aim for 2:15 - 2:45 in your development phase with +21 - 25F past your first crack temperature for the finish temperature.

When planning to roast dark, aim for 3:30 - 4:00 in your development phase with +45 - 50F past your first crack temperature for the finish temperature.

The full story

Shop Dog Blend has been several months in the making. Read about why we created it and how it was developed on our blog. 

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