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Meraki x Origin | Stronghold

                    
                        
                            
£11.50
Dark Chocolate, Fudge, Brown Sugar

Espresso redefined with our collaboration with Meraki. Each bag will include a RFID tag with brewing instructions pre-set on your machine, simply scan to get started. For use with Meraki machines only. 

A bold, traditional espresso blend offering a robust body, low acidity, and rich chocolatey flavour, sourced from our long-standing, trusted partners in Brazil.

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  • Stronghold celebrates our long-standing partnerships with direct trade farmers in Brazil. This espresso blend features a darker roast profile and highlights two exceptional coffees.

    The base comes from Fazenda São João, a naturally processed coffee from the Bachião family, which we’ve sourced for over 10 years. It offers deep notes of dark chocolate, truffle, and toffee.

    The top component is from Fazenda Das Almas, our oldest partner since 2010. This pulped natural coffee, from a plot planted in 1966, brings almond, marzipan, and caramel flavours. Together, these elements create a well-balanced, rich espresso blend that reflects our commitment to quality and collaboration.

  • Country: Brazil

    Region: Sul de Minas

    Produced by: Osvaldo Bachião, Virgulino Muniz

    Process: Natural, Pulped Natural

    Variety: Mixed

    Elevation: 1,120 / 1,600 masl

  • Equipment: Sage Bambino & Fellow Opus

    Grind Size: Fine (Setting 2 on Fellow Opus)

    Dose/Yield: 18.5/37g

    Extraction Time: 29 seconds

    For this Stronghold recipe we're brewing espresso. We encourage you to explore different brew methods, as our range is roasted great however you like to prepare.

    Watch our espresso brewing guide video

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Grind Size Guide
  • Whole beans Recommended for optimum freshness
  • Coarse Suitable for filter coffee; cafetiere, V60, Chemex, Kalita
  • Medium Suitable for AeroPress
  • Fine Suitable for espresso, Mokka Pot
Still not sure what you need? Read guide on how to grind coffee here.
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Meraki x Origin | Stronghold £11.50

Meraki x Origin | Stronghold Snapshot

  • Tasting Notes Dark Chocolate, Fudge, Brown Sugar
  • Body Medium, Full
  • Acidity Mild, Mellow
  • Finish Long, sweet
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A Commitment to Excellence

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“Stronghold is what I would describe as a classic espresso coffee. Bold and rich, with a real syrupy body that tastes great black or with milk. It’s roasted slightly darker too, delivering a more traditional flavour. A great starting point for brewing speciality coffee at home."
Freda Yuan, 3x UK Cup Tasting Champion
Director of Coffee

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