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Green Beans: Brazil (Santos), Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe), Colombia (Excelso Popayan)
Blend Ratio: 100% Arabica
Roast Profile: City (Medium Dark)
Tasting Notes: Floral - Chocolate - Nutty
Body: Medium body
Acidity: medium acidity
Brew Recommendation: Espresso
Home Espresso Machines: Dose = 18g, Yield = ratio 1:2.2 to 2.5 - 40 to 45g, Time = aim for 28 to 32 seconds
Commercial Espresso Machines: Dose = 18 to 20g, Yield = ration 1:2 to 2.3 - 36 to 40g, Time = aim for 20 to 30 seconds
Drink Profile: An elegant and flavourful cup with dominant notes of rich chocolate, delicate florals, and toasted nuts, all supported by a deep, persistent crema that transforms every sip into a luxurious experience. Crafted from 100% Arabica beans, carefully selected from the finest origins of Colombia, Brazil, and Ethiopia.
Our Southern Start – Signature House Blend is the shining star of Black Opal Coffee; a delicate luxurious taste designed to deliver an exquisite espresso experience. Carefully blending 100% premium Arabica beans from highest quality specialty grade beans from Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe) , Colombia (Excelso Popayan Munchique) and Brazil (Santos). Southern Start strikes the perfect balance between rich flavour, body, and lasting crema.
This blend brings together the finest beans from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, merging the chocolatey sweetness of Brazilian beans, the caramel richness of Colombian coffee, the subtle complexity of Ethiopian Arabicas. The result is a smooth, medium-bodied espresso with a silky, velvety mouthfeel and a flavour profile that is both comforting and captivating.
Expertly roasted to a medium-dark profile, Southern Star is engineered to shine as an espresso or an exquisite cup of café latte or Cappuccino.
Inspired by the brilliance of the Southern Star, this blend reflects the beauty and elegance of the night sky that guides the Southern Hemisphere. Just as the star shines with rare clarity, Southern Star offers a cup of coffee that is both luminous and refined. Floral notes weave delicately through a foundation of rich chocolate and toasted nuts, creating a harmonious balance of flavour.