Everyday People Coffee & Tea
Holiday Blend - Medium-Dark Roast
Description
Celebrate the season with our festive Holiday Blend, a bold medium-dark roast coffee that brings warmth and joy to your holiday mornings and gatherings. This carefully crafted blend combines premium beans from Peru, Brazil, and India to create a rich, full-bodied cup that's perfect for the holidays or enjoyable year-round.
Details
Roast: Medium-Dark
Tasting Profile: Bold, Cocoa, Toasted Notes
Origins: Peru, Brazil, India
Type: Multi-Origin Blend
Best For: Espresso, French Press, Drip, Holiday Drinks
A Seasonal Treat
Our Holiday Blend showcases the art of blending, uniting three distinct origins into one harmonious cup. The result is a bold, comforting coffee with deep cocoa richness and satisfying toasted notes that pair perfectly with holiday treats and cozy winter moments.
Roasted to a medium-dark level to develop deep, caramelized flavors while preserving origin characteristics, this blend is designed for those who love a robust, full-flavored coffee. Whether you're hosting holiday guests, wrapping presents, or simply savoring a quiet winter morning, this blend delivers the bold character and warmth the season calls for.
The Peruvian beans bring smooth chocolate notes and balanced sweetness, while the Brazilian coffee adds a nutty richness and creamy body. Indian beans contribute earthy depth and subtle spice undertones that tie the blend together beautifully. Together, these origins create a festive cup that's both complex and comforting.
This isn't just a seasonal novelty—it's a seriously delicious coffee that holiday lovers enjoy all year long. The bold profile makes it ideal for espresso, French press, or your favorite drip method, and it stands up beautifully to milk and sweeteners in lattes and holiday coffee drinks.
Learn More About This Blend
Our Holiday Blend represents the art and science of coffee blending—combining beans from three distinct growing regions to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Each origin contributes unique characteristics that come together in perfect holiday harmony.
Peru provides the foundation with its smooth, balanced profile. Peruvian coffee is known for its medium body, bright acidity, and chocolate notes. Grown in the high altitudes of the Andes Mountains, these beans add sweetness and complexity to the blend.
Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, contributes the classic South American character the blend needs. Brazilian coffee brings nutty richness, creamy body, and low acidity—perfect for creating a smooth, approachable cup. The naturally processed beans add sweetness that balances the roast's intensity.
India adds the exotic twist that makes this blend special. Indian coffee, often grown in monsoon conditions, develops unique earthy, spicy characteristics. These beans add depth and subtle complexity that give the blend its distinctive holiday character.
By sourcing from three continents, we've created a blend that's both globally inspired and perfectly suited for cozy, festive moments. The medium-dark roast level unifies these diverse origins, developing caramelized sugars and bold flavors while maintaining each origin's essential character and natural sweetness.
This blend is roasted in small batches to ensure freshness and consistency. We carefully monitor the roast profile to achieve the perfect balance—dark enough for bold flavor and cocoa richness, but not so dark that the beans lose their unique origin characteristics and brightness.
Holiday Blend Brewing Guide
Espresso (Recommended)
Ratio: 1:2 (18g coffee : 36g output)
Grind: Fine espresso grind
Time: 25-30 seconds extraction
Temp: 195-200°F (90-93°C)
Pressure: 9 bars
Rich, full-bodied shot with velvety crema
French Press
Ratio: 1:14 (30g coffee : 420g water)
Grind: Coarse
Time: 4:00 minutes steep
Temp: 200°F (93°C)
Technique: Gentle stir at 1 minute
Full body highlighting cocoa richness
Drip/Auto Drip
Ratio: 1:16 (25g coffee : 400g water)
Grind: Medium-coarse
Time: 5-6 minutes total brew
Temp: 195-205°F (90-96°C)
Technique: Standard auto-drip cycle
Bold, robust cup perfect for large batches
Pour Over (V60/Chemex)
Ratio: 1:15 (25g coffee : 375g water)
Grind: Medium
Time: 3:00-3:30 minutes
Temp: 200-205°F (93-96°C)
Bloom: 45 seconds with 2x coffee weight
Showcases blend complexity with spice notes
Moka Pot
Ratio: Fill basket (typically 15-20g)
Grind: Fine (between espresso and drip)
Time: 4-5 minutes on stovetop
Temp: Medium-low heat
Technique: Remove from heat when gurgling
Concentrated brew highlighting toasted notes
Cold Brew
Ratio: 1:8 (125g coffee : 1L water)
Grind: Extra coarse
Time: 16-20 hours
Temp: Room temperature
Filtration: Double strain through fine mesh
Smooth, chocolatey concentrate year-round
Optimal Temperature Ranges
- Espresso: 195-200°F (90-93°C) for velvety crema and pronounced cocoa
- French Press: 200°F (93°C) for full body and toasted characteristics
- Drip/Auto Drip: 195-205°F (90-96°C) for bold, consistent extraction
- Pour Over: 200-205°F (93-96°C) for balanced complexity
- Moka Pot: Medium-low stovetop heat to prevent bitter extraction
- Cold Brew: Room temperature steeping (68-75°F / 20-24°C)
- Serving: Hot drinks at 150-160°F (65-71°C) for optimal taste
- Storage: Keep beans at room temperature in airtight container
Holiday Blend Tips
- Three-origin blend combines Peru, Brazil, and India for unique complexity
- Dark roast develops bold cocoa richness and satisfying toasted notes
- Peruvian beans provide smooth chocolate notes and balanced sweetness
- Brazilian coffee adds nutty richness, creamy body, and low acidity
- Indian beans contribute earthy depth and subtle spice undertones
- Perfect for milk-based holiday lattes and cappuccinos
- Small batch roasted for maximum freshness and consistency
- Use filtered water with 150-300 TDS for optimal flavor extraction
- Grind just before brewing to preserve blend complexity
- Pairs beautifully with holiday cookies, cakes, and desserts
- Not just seasonal—seriously delicious coffee year-round
- Best consumed within 2-4 weeks of roast date for peak flavor
- Store whole beans away from light, heat, and moisture
- Ideal for entertaining—bold enough to stand up to sweeteners
Frequently Asked Questions
This festive blend features bold, comforting flavors perfect for the holiday season—rich cocoa and toasted notes that pair beautifully with winter mornings, holiday baking, and festive gatherings. While it's specially crafted for the holidays, many customers enjoy it year-round for its robust, satisfying character.
This is a carefully crafted blend of three origins (Peru, Brazil, and India) rather than a single origin. The combination creates unique complexity—cocoa richness from Peru and Brazil, plus subtle spice and earthy notes from India. It's our most festive and boldest blend.
This versatile blend works beautifully with any brewing method, but it truly shines as espresso or French press, where the full body and bold flavors can fully express themselves. It's also excellent in drip coffee makers for everyday brewing.
Yes! The bold profile stands up beautifully to milk, making it perfect for lattes, cappuccinos, and holiday coffee drinks. The cocoa notes pair especially well with steamed milk and seasonal flavors like vanilla, cinnamon, or peppermint.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Avoid the refrigerator or freezer. For optimal flavor, use within 2-4 weeks of the roast date, though properly stored coffee remains good for several months.
Definitely! Our Holiday Blend makes a wonderful gift for coffee lovers. The festive name and exceptional flavor make it perfect for holiday gift-giving, hostess presents, or stocking stuffers.