Old Friend Espresso Blend

Old Friend is our staple coffee here at Thunder. It is at the heart of each espresso drink we make and is selected specifically to bring forward a profile suitable for complex but easy-to-drink espresso. We are happy to have a wonderful new Colombia lot to aid in this goal!

The first half of our current Old Friend is from the Veracruz Region of Mexico. Veracruz, a region in southern Mexico, is known as the "capital of coffee" within the country and it certainly shows. This coffee presents wonderful chocolate notes as well as date, and lends itself to the chocolatey sweetness we love in espresso.

The second half is the Suukala lot from Cafe Agrario, located in the Tolima region of Colombia. Cafe Agrario is an organization of farmers uniting to seek resources that can improve the quality of their harvests. This coffee is fully washed, as the climate in the area presents challenges with natural drying. 'Suukala' means "sugary to taste", and this lot certainly embodies its name. We taste a bright, clean orange with stonefruit and a honey sweetness following.

These two lots work together incredibly well, with the chocolates from the Mexico pairing nicely with the bright, clean acidity of the Colombia. While we use it mostly for espresso, Old Friend is also a great daily sipper.

Currently: Mexico Finca Fatima Garnica & Colombia Suukala 

Flavor Profile: Blueberry, Cocoa, Orange