Brightside Blend

Over 100 good humans, 612 hours and a whole lot of care went into this coffee.

Meet Brightside, a smooth blend of bright seasonal coffees with the power to turn a good day from zero to one-hundred real quick. Our beloved house blend features top-notch beans responsibly sourced from our partners in Brazil, Colombia and Ethiopia. Expect chocolate and caramel notes with a touch of tropical fruit – perfect served straight up or in your favourite milky beverage.

Varieties: Caturra, catuai, bourbon, Colombia, Ethiopian Heirloom

Relationship Length: 6 years

- Colombian component: 72 small-scale coffee growers, members of Grupo Asociativo de Café Especial de Tarqui.

- Brazil component: Various small-scale farmers from the region Mantiqueira de Minas

- Ethiopia component: Chelbessa farm in Yirgacheffe.

The name 'Brightside Blend' reflects the goal of a brighter future for the coffee industry. The coffees that make it into this blend are sourced sustainably where farmers are paid fairly.

At Nine Yards, we spend a lot of time on sourcing the coffee we purchase. We research and learn about farms, their ethics, goals, and commitment to quality.