As more and more people are interested in light roasted specialty coffee, we realized it was finally time to add a light blend to our core line-up of whole bean coffee.
We are incredibly excited to add this one to the stable at Smoking Gun Coffee. Light roasts are often reserved for single origin coffees, which is great, but what if you want a light roast coffee to drink at home that is incredibly consistent and balanced? Well, now you have that option. Meet Palomino!
We set out to craft a blend that hit all the notes coffee lovers want from light roast profiles: a bit fruity, some pleasant acidity and some floral aromas. We also wanted to make sure it was consistent, approachable and incredibly balanced. In short, the perfect coffee to brew at home and drink black, but you can also offer it to guests without them thinking it's "too weak" or "too acidic." It's just darn fine coffee, roasted on the lighter side, that everyone can enjoy.
After a whole bunch of test batches, we found the perfect combination and ratio of beans, and the perfect roasting temperature and drop time.
Palomino delivers some subtle fruit notes like pear and apple and it has very pleasant and mellow acidity. Plus, it's sweet and toasty - like caramel - with a surprising amount of body for a light roast coffee. We were all very pleased and proud of how it came out.
If you're looking for a light roast whole bean coffee that's roasted in Canada, give Palomino a try!
ORIGINS: Colombia, Ethiopia
PROFILE: Light
NOTES: Juicy Pear, Honeycomb, Dulce de Leche
Available in 340g, 850g and 2.2kg bags of whole bean coffee.
This was designed for filter or pourover, but it works as a light espresso as well.
