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I was totally wrong about single origin vs blends for a year
I used to think single origin beans were the only way to go for real flavor. Then my buddy brought over a blend from a local roaster in Portland last month and made me a pour over. The balance of chocolate and berry notes hit me differently than any single origin I'd tried. Now I'm actually buying blends on purpose and my morning cup is way more consistent. Has anyone else had their opinion flip on this kind of thing?
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the_patricia27d ago
Wait, have you really found a blend that's consistently good though? @iris_davis90 I get what you're saying about that balanced chocolate and berry thing, but I gotta push back a little. The whole point of single origin for me is that weirdness, that unpredictable funky flavor that keeps me on my toes. Blends are designed to be safe and predictable, which is great for a morning routine, but you lose that adventure of trying something from a specific farm or region that tastes totally different depending on the season. I've had blends that taste like "coffee" in a boring way, no matter how well crafted, and I've had single origins that were like a punch in the face with blueberry or cinnamon, which I love. So maybe it's just about what you want out of your cup, not about one being better than the other.
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iris_davis9027d ago
That "balance of chocolate and berry notes" you mentioned is exactly what I read about in a coffee blog last week. The article said blends let roasters hit that sweet spot of complexity without one flavor dominating, which makes sense for a consistent morning cup. I used to chase single origin weirdness but now I appreciate a well-crafted blend that just works every time.
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