Guilty Pleasure

£10.00

So you know when your friend who worked as a barista in a specialty coffee shop a few years back told you that blends were rubbish? Well they lied and what they really meant was, it's their guilty pleasure. You see, blends can be really, really good. The beauty is the consistency of a set profile and for this we've found one packed full of Chocolate & Caramel with big body and sweetness. The coffees that make up this profile - 'the blend' - will change and bring with them different nuance, but they'll still present these qualities that we love.

This iteration is a fantastic option with milk thanks to its big body and natural sweetness. It has notes like Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Stewed Fruits, and Butterscotch, and we think you'll love it especially as an espresso.

We serve this up in our shops and can attest to its consistency, sweetness and crowd-pleasing qualities!

Size: 250g

250g Kg

Grind Size: Wholebean

Quantity:

Guilty Pleasure

£10.00

Varietal(s)

Blend

Altitude

This coffee was grown at 1350 - 2100 masl

Best Served

We'd suggest brewing for Espresso

Resting

Rest for at least 10 days post roast date

Coffee Origin:

Honduras & Colombia

Our current blend comprises our Washed Honduras 'Ilama’ and Washed Colombia ‘Montebello’.

Santa Bárbara is a city and municipality located in western Honduras. It serves as the capital of the Santa Bárbara Department and is known for its rich history, colonial architecture, and coffee production. The area is surrounded by scenic mountains and rivers, making it a hub for agriculture, particularly coffee and cattle farming. Santa Bárbara's local culture blends indigenous traditions with Spanish influences, and it offers visitors a look into authentic Honduran life, with markets, festivals, and natural attractions nearby.

Montebello is a proud agricultural hub, boasting ancestral crops like coffee, avocado, and hydrangeas, as well as more modern staples like beans and maize. This coffee comes from the Las Hamacas and Sabanitas estates, where the owners are dedicated to being environmental and socially responsible with zero synthetic chemicals used for pest control, and they hire people from the indigenous reservation Marcelino Tascón, from the Embera community, located in Valparaiso municipality.

Coffee Process:

Washed

The washed coffee process, also known as the wet process, is a method of coffee production that emphasises the clarity and brightness of a coffee bean's flavor. In this process, the outer skin and pulp of the coffee cherry are removed before fermentation. The beans are then fermented in water for 12-48 hours to break down the remaining mucilage. After fermentation, they are thoroughly washed to remove any residue and then dried. This method results in a cleaner, more consistent flavour profile, highlighting the bean's natural acidity and fruity notes.

Coffee Producer:

Various Small-Scale Farms

This coffee is a blend of our two single origin espressos: Ilama and Montebello.

Ilama was produced by a group of small-scale farms that reside among the mountain forests of Santa Barbara. Ilama is made possible with the help of Benjamin Paz, winner of the Honduras Cup of Excellence 2024.

Montebello comes from the Las Hamacas and Sabanitas estates, where the owners are dedicated to being environmental and socially responsible with zero synthetic chemicals used for pest control, and they hire people from the indigenous reservation Marcelino Tascón, from the Embera community, located in Valparaiso municipality.

The Flavour Profile:

We take quality seriously, and always strive to bring consistent roasts that are juicy and sweet. With this coffee, you'll find notes of: Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Stewed Fruits.

Additionally, you'll always find a range of offerings at Cairngorm, ranging from vibrant and citric to more creamy and chocolatey. Check below to see how we've categorised this coffee!

Always consistent, always delicious!

Our Core Range

We love our rotating offerings of single origins, but we understand sometimes you just want a reliable cup of good coffee. Whether you're looking for espresso or filter, we have something for you! We always strive to meet a consistent flavour profile, although the components may change over time, depending on the harvest.

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Perfect For

Enjoying a complex espresso that shines black and with milk. Our 'House', if you please.

An espresso that pairs beautifully with milk. For those seeking an espresso with good body.