Old Friend Espresso Blend

Old Friend is our staple coffee here at Thunder. While it is the espresso blend we use in our shops, it also stands out as a great option for any brewing method. Our updated version of Old Friend features a blend of two distinct Mexico offerings. Colombia will be back within the month once our allocation of green coffee makes its way to America.

Our first half is La Concordia #2, the lot we also currently use for matador. This complex washed lot from the Chiapas region of Mexico offers an incredible orange note with a backing of cocoa powder and caramel. For Old Friend, we roast it slightly darker than as a single origin offering to give it a thick, chocolatey sweetness.

The other half 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 rounds out the espresso blend remarkably well, providing a tasty chocolate backbone to every shot we pull.

These two coffees blend well to create a very recognizable espresso profile: lots of chocolate and dried red fruits. The care put into growing them shines through in a notable depth and complexity. This ensures each cup is dynamic and tasty to the last drop.

Currently: Mexico La Concordia & Mexico Finca Fatima Garnica

Flavor Profile: Cherry, Cacao, Orange