Peninsula is an espresso blend made from equal parts high-grade Ethiopian coffee and a rotating high-grade South/Central American bean. The Ethiopian component contributes bright, sweet notes of blueberry and cherry with berry fruitiness and clarity of acidity. The South American half, which may be Honduran, Peruvian, or Costa Rican, brings nutty, frangipane sweetness to the cup. Currently featuring beans from Costa Rica (Caturra variety) and Ethiopia (Heirloom variety). Both washed and natural processing methods are used. Grown at altitudes between 1500-2000 meters. Winner of a 1 Star Great Taste Award in 2024. When brewed well, the blend is reminiscent of a Bakewell tart or blueberry frangipane.
Adams & Russell has been roasting coffee in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, since 1978. They use small batch flame roasting methods, hand roasting specialty grade Arabica from origins spanning nearly every coffee growing country. Their Peninsula Blend earned two Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards. The company is both a registered Fairtrade Foundation Operator and a roaster of Rainforest Alliance certified coffees. In 2016 they opened a Coffee School with a dedicated espresso room for SCA certified barista training. They also supply wholesale clients with equipment from La Marzocco and Mahlkönig alongside their beans.
