Belle Epoque is a blend of Colombian and Ethiopian coffees from smallholder farmers. The Colombian component is washed processed, while the Ethiopian component is naturally processed. This blend combines a rich, chocolatey Central or South American coffee (rotates seasonally) with a clean, fruit-forward naturally processed Ethiopian. The flavor profile features strawberry, brown sugar, cocoa, and sweet notes. The blend is designed as a balanced, multi-purpose coffee suitable for drip, espresso, or iced preparation.
Brio Coffeeworks was founded in mid 2014 by Nate and Magdalena Van Dusen and operates as a woman owned specialty roastery in Burlington, Vermont's South End Arts District. The team roasts on a Diedrich IR 12 and follows a roast to order model, shipping or hand delivering within one to two days of production Monday through Friday. Sourcing focuses on small farms through ethical partnerships aligned with sustainability and low impact farming practices. The business is primarily wholesale focused, supplying cafés, restaurants, specialty markets, and co ops, and also serves as an authorised dealer for La Marzocco, Fetco, Mazzer, and Mahlkonig equipment with barista training to Barista Guild of America standards.
