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Black & White Roasters

The Traditional

£19.00

  • Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Marzipan
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Coffee Details

Country of Origin
Colombia
Varietal
Mixed Blend
Process
Washed
Roast Level
Dark
Farm
Las Nubes

What to expect

In the cup you can find

Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Marzipan

Overall profile

A clean cup with Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Marzipan.

Sensory profile

Acidity
2/5
Body
4/5
Sweetness
4/5
Funk
1/3
Adventurous
1/5

About Black & White Roasters

Black and White Coffee Roasters is the brainchild of two US Barista Champions. Founded in 2017, Kyle and Lem were inspired by the coffee they experienced at the competitive level and wanted to make those coffees as widely available as possible. 

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Roaster notes

THE TRADITIONAL

Roast: Dark
Origin: Colombia
Process: Washed
Components: Mixed Varietals from Las Nubes, Colombia
Notes: Dark Chocolate, Cherry, Marzipan

ABOUT THIS COFFEE

The Traditional was created to celebrate every end of the roast spectrum - from the lightest and brightest to the darkest and most comforting. This coffee represents our darkest offering at B&W, crafted for those who appreciate depth, warmth, and a classic cup that still honours its origin.

Sourced ethically and roasted with precision, this coffee preserves the integrity of its Colombian roots while embracing the rich, developed flavours that come with a darker roast. Achieving this balance - maintaining origin clarity while revealing roast-driven sweetness - is no easy task, but we believe The Traditional does it beautifully.

If you usually reach for a dark roast at the grocery store, we invite you to experience our take on that familiar comfort - a cup that’s both approachable and elevated.

TASTES LIKE

🍫 Dark Chocolate — smooth, velvety, and grounding.
🍒 Cherry — adding a gentle brightness and depth.
🌰 Marzipan — a nutty, sweet finish that rounds out the profile.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Because good coffee should be for everyone. Whether you’re new to specialty or a seasoned taster, The Traditional is a reminder that dark doesn’t mean dull.

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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Country of Origin

Colombia, South America

In this coffee

A clean cup with Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Marzipan.

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry
  • Marzipan

About this origin Colombia’s three Andean ranges create an exceptional range of climates and harvest seasons. Its coffees often combine caramel-like sweetness with citrus, red fruit and florals, ranging from comforting and balanced to intensely expressive.

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Coffee Process

Washed

In this coffee

A clean cup with Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Marzipan.

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry
  • Marzipan

How it works The fruit is removed from the coffee seed. Water and fermentation then help clear away the sticky layer before the seed is dried.

Typical influence Washed coffees are often described as clean and bright, with clear flavours, lively acidity and a crisp finish.

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Coffee Variety

In this coffee

A clean cup with Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Marzipan.

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry
  • Marzipan

About this variety

This is a mixed or locally selected coffee population rather than one precisely identified variety. Expect the lot’s tasting notes to be more useful than a single variety stereotype.

Why this one is different
  • Colombia
  • Washed

In Colombia, local selection, replanting and farm history can shape a mixed population over many generations.

Washed processing can make acidity and variety character easier to read, although fermentation and drying choices still matter.

A little background

Several plant types may be growing and harvested together, often reflecting a farm or region’s planting history.

Classification Mixed population

Technical lineage The individual plants are not fully separated or identified, so a single genetic lineage would be misleading.

Variety is a guide, not a flavour guarantee. Lot notes are more specific.

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