Seems like every roaster has a "Holiday Blend". Anything out there worthy?

I have Intelligentsia's in the mail will report when I get a chance.

Counter Culture which is an Ethiopian "blend". I just went through a lb. used as vac pot and espresso. It is fruity but not really blueberry and not an acid espresso.

Marvin

I tend to think of holiday blends as more of a curiosity I order from my usual line-up of roasters, rather than something I would actively seek out.

iginfect wrote:Counter Culture which is an Ethiopian "blend".

I've been eyeing that one for straight shot/americano or to give as a gift.

Well I got Intelligentsia's Celebration Blend, it's pretty good. Has a nice rich structure to it, with a bit of generic spice/acidic bite. If you like Holiday blends this is one of the good ones.

Primes from Ritual is pretty good. I got a lot of strawberry and floral in the cup with a nice sweetness.

Primes Seasonal Espresso

I liked Caffe Vita's Holiday blend last year which I think was a blend of Brazil and maybe Costa Rica or some other central. It was tasty and easy to work with. I would call it a crowd pleaser but still something I'd look forward to drinking myself. I wrote a review on it last year: Caffe Vita's Holiday Blend (review)
This year's blend has Sumatra in it, which I am not particularly fond of 95% of the time so I opted not to buy it. I assume it would probably offer similar characteristics with some more earthiness and bass notes.

I assume it would probably offer similar characteristics with some more earthiness and bass notes.

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cannonfodder wrote:Mmmm, Bass flavored coffee.

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