Valentines Blend
£15.00
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About The Naughty Dog
Founded by Petra and Gwilym in 2018, The Naughty Dog roasts in Jílové u Prahy, near Prague. Its carefully controlled roast profiles aim for clean, sweet coffees with bright flavour across filter and espresso. The team brings years of barista experience and quality control to seasonal releases, with...
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Valentines 2026!
Details:
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Origin: Ethiopia (multi‑microlot blend)
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Varietal: Heirloo
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Process: Washed & Anaerobic Natural blend
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Roast: Omni
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Bag Size: 200 g
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Tasting Notes: Bergamot 🍋 • Chocolate fondant 🍫 • Caramel 🍮 • Raspberry lollipop 🍭
Intro:
The Naughty Dog is excited to present Valentine’s Ethiopia Blend, a special edition “blend for lovers” that celebrates Ethiopian coffee culture and expressive flavour complexity. Crafted as a limited‑edition release, this lot combines the clarity of washed coffees with the intensity of anaerobic‑influenced naturals — resulting in a cup that’s both joyful and romantic, perfect for shared moments or thoughtful solo sips.
The Producer:
This blend is rooted in Ethiopia’s storied coffee tradition, built from carefully sourced microlots. The foundation comes from washed lots with elegant purity and floral notes, complemented by anaerobically processed naturals known for their layered fruitiness and complexity. By harmonising these distinct processing approaches, The Naughty Dog realises a profile that’s bright, playful, and rich in character.
The Process:
Valentine’s Ethiopia Blend marries two processing worlds: the precision and clarity of washed coffees with the dynamic fruit intensity that comes from anaerobic influences in naturals. Carefully fermented, dried, and roasted as an omni roast, this coffee delivers balance and dimension whether pulled as filter (V60, Chemex, AeroPress) or espresso, adapting beautifully to each method.
The Cup:
This blend opens with bright citrus energy — think bergamot 🍋 — that gives an immediate lift and lively acidity. Mid‑palate sweetness presents like a raspberry lollipop 🍭, bringing a nostalgic and playful fruit character. As the cup deepens, creamy caramel 🍮 and decadent chocolate fondant 🍫 rounds out the profile with warmth and richness. The finish is balanced and smooth, evolving with both heat and cooling.
Overall:
The Naughty Dog’s Valentine’s Ethiopia Blend is a joyful, layered coffee experience — one that feels both nostalgic and sophisticated, with a spectrum that moves from crisp citrus to dessert‑like sweetness. Its versatility across brew styles and blend‑forward personality make it a memorable choice for moments of connection, celebration, or simple indulgence.
What is the roast recency?
We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.
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