YULETIDE HARMONY - 2025 Christmas Blend *omni*

YULETIDE HARMONY

Components: 
40% Ethiopia Guji Washed
40% Ethiopia Guji Natural
20% Ethiopia Chelchele Winey

Variety： Heirloom
Altitude： 1,900 - 2,200 masl

Our Impression:  Cinnamon / Chocolate Log Cake / Bergamot / Grapefruit Peel / Festive Spices

Roast Style: Omni, perfect for both filter and espresso

A Festive Scene in a Cup

The vision for the Yuletide Harmony Blend was to deconstruct the sensory experience of a perfect Christmas moment and rebuild it in liquid form. It is a deliberate composition designed to evoke the warmth of holiday spices, the indulgence of a festive dessert, and the bright, clean scent of citrus decorations. This is not just a coffee; it's a multi-layered experience where each component plays a specific role. The blend marries the clean, aromatic elegance of washed coffee, the deep sweetness of a natural, and the complex spice of a modern experimental process to create a cup that is both comforting and exhilarating.

The Blend's Architecture: A Symphony of Three Parts

This blend is a calculated recipe where each of the three Ethiopian components contributes a crucial layer to the final flavor profile.

• 40% Ethiopia Guji Washed (The Aromatic Sparkle): This component forms the blend's bright, elegant top notes. The washed process, where the fruit is removed before drying, allows the bean's intrinsic character to shine with unparalleled clarity. It is the primary source of the stunning bergamot and grapefruit peel aromatics. This coffee lays down a clean, tea-like foundation and provides the vibrant citrus acidity that makes the entire cup feel alive and festive.
  
  

• 40% Ethiopia Guji Natural (The Decadent Core): This is the heart of the blend, providing its comforting soul. By drying the coffee cherry whole, the bean absorbs the rich sugars from the fruit, resulting in intense sweetness and a heavy, velvety body. This component is directly responsible for the deep, rich flavor of chocolate log cake. It provides the indulgent sweetness and smooth mouthfeel that balances the blend's acidity, creating a foundation of pure holiday comfort.

• 20% Ethiopia Chelchele Winey (The Spice & Complexity): This is the secret ingredient that elevates the blend. A "winey" or anaerobic process involves controlled, extended fermentation. This meticulous technique develops unique flavor compounds, introducing the warm, unmistakable note of cinnamon and other festive baking spices. Furthermore, this process cultivates a more sophisticated acid profile, contributing the subtle malic (apple-like) and tartaric (wine-like) complexity that adds an elegant, lingering finish to the rich flavors.

Expect deep chocolate log cake base from the Natural Ethiopian, while simultaneously using a lighter touch to preserve the fragile bergamot and grapefruit florals of the Guji Washed. The final stage of the roast is carefully managed to express the cinnamon spice of the Chelchele Winey without introducing any undesirable ferment notes. The result is a harmonious and seamless cup, where three unique coffees speak with a single, festive voice.