Blends for Espresso and Turkish/Greek

[blackice]

After talking to some fellow merchants, coffee shop owners I got some information about their blends for espresso and turkish/greek. So here's their advice (don't expect details!):

Espresso:

1. Brazil Santos+Guatemala+Nicaragua+10% Robusta
2. Brazil Santos+Costa Ricca+15% Robusta
3. Brazil Washed+Dry+Semi-Washed + optionally 10% Robusta
4. Brazil+Costa Rica+Djimah+10% Robusta
5. Brazils... (very general I know!!!) The Brazil Ipanema Espresso or the BSCA Espresso blend are two fantastic examples of this technique

Greek/Turkish

1.Brazil Santos+Ethiopia Mocha Harar+20% Robusta
2. Only Santos+Robusta
3. Only Harar+Robusta
4. Add Guatemala to number 2


I believe in the value of good Robusta in small percentages in blends. Find very good Robusta from Uganda or India. Robusta is indigenous to Uganda.

[blackice]

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6. Brazil Monte Alegre (dry)+Guatemala Antigua+Nicaragua or Ethiopia Djimah+ Costa Rica Dota

[zix]

I like the last one! Lots of good singles in that.