House | Blend 1 is a signature blend known for being smooth, balanced, and moreish. It features rich flavors of caramel, toffee, and shortbread, complemented by a hint of citrus and raspberry acidity. The coffee finishes with a velvety and full body. It is manually roasted using a restored vintage Probat roaster, creating a balanced profile suitable for both black and milk-based coffees. This blend is a favorite among cafes and home brewers alike.
The Little Marionette is a specialty roastery in Rozelle, in Sydney's Inner West, founded in 2010 by Ed Cutcliffe. The name plays on the image of a puppeteer pulling strings, a nod to Cutcliffe's role in connecting producers, roasters and drinkers across the supply chain. The roastery works on a 1967 Probat, chosen for its cast iron thermal properties and the deeper caramelisation they bring to the cup. Around 80 percent of sourcing runs through direct relationships with farms including Volcán Azul in Costa Rica, Finca Campos Hermoso in Colombia and Daye Bensa in Ethiopia, several of which have placed in the Cup of Excellence. The Little Marionette has since expanded internationally with operations in London, Winchester and New York.
