This blend combines coffees from Ethiopia and Guatemala. The Ethiopian component is from Yirgacheffe region, produced by SNAP. The Guatemalan component is from Quiche region, produced by One Guatemala. Both coffees are washed processed. The blend features a medium roast level with tasting notes of milk chocolate, citrus, and berry. Originally created as the core house blend by Seattle Coffee Works, this blend balances Guatemalan and Ethiopian coffees to create a sustainable, well-balanced coffee suitable for both espresso and pour over brewing methods.
Victrola Coffee Roasters was founded in Seattle in 2000 by Chris Sharp and Jen Strongin, and began roasting its own coffee three years later in a small back room of the original location. The company imports roughly 90 percent of its green coffee directly from the farmers and cooperatives it has built relationships with over two decades. Many of those coffees are shade grown, reflecting a commitment to sourcing practices that sustain the ecological systems where coffee is cultivated. That philosophy of equity and transparency runs through every part of the operation, shaping how Victrola approaches everything from producer relationships to the roasting process itself.
