Blend: 100% Arabica: 20% RFA Brazil Daterra | 30% Colombia | 30% Guatemala | 20% Sumatra
A really rich, earthy and punchy coffee roasted medium-dark to give a real Italian flavour. Full-bodied with a big hearty mouthfeel and full flavoured with minimal acidity and sweetness.
This blend creates a complex flavour profile, with each origin contributing unique tasting notes.
Arabica beans are prized for their sweet, fruity flavours and higher acidity, elevating the taste profile of the blend. The beans’ sweetness ranges from caramel to floral notes, while their increased acidity adds vibrancy and brightness, resulting in a well-balanced and sophisticated coffee experience.
Opting for a blend coffee comes with a host of perks for coffee aficionados. A good blend can offer a harmonious fusion of beans from diverse origins. This thoughtful combination results in a well-balanced flavour profile that caters to a broad range of tastes. The synergy of different beans often brings out the best in each, creating a consistent and dependable cup of coffee. Blends like this one are ideal for those who appreciate a reliable and familiar flavour, as our roasters have skillfully fine-tuned the ratios to achieve a balanced and satisfying brew.
Christopher Montrose Coffee represents the vision of the two founding directors, Christopher Lewis and Montrose Babb-Benjamin, known otherwise to their friends as Chris and Monty.
Their coffee experience brought about by individually having travelled the world is based on years of exploration. Over most of their life, thanks to upbringings in various countries, business travel, and of course, vacations, Chris and Monty have enjoyed savouring the best coffees, shrugging off middle-of-the-road tastes and screwing up their faces at the worst.
This unbeatable knowledge and understanding of what makes a superlative coffee experience has been further enriched by meeting, chatting and brewing with some of the finest coffee growers, importers, fellow roasters and baristas within the business. Their experience means they are perfectly placed to meet the demands in identifying, curating and otherwise creating a dreamy collection of great and highly individual coffee experiences.
Our pre-ground coffee is perfect for Cafetiere/French Press and Drip Brew/Pour-Over methods using say Chemex or Hario V60s etc. For Espresso Machines, Stove-top, AeroPress and other methods, buy whole beans and grind at home.
Coffee Grind: Medium
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1 tablespoon - 8 to 14g to taste of coffee per 6 to 8 fl oz of water.
Water Temperature: Between 195-205°F (90-96°C).
Brew Time: 4-6 minutes.
Additional Tips: Use fresh, filtered water for the best results. Adjust coffee grind size based on the machine's brewing time.
Coffee Grind: Medium to Medium-Fine
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1 tablespoon - 8 to 14g to taste of coffee per 6 to 8 fl oz of water.
Water Temperature: Between 195-205°F (90-96°C).
Brew Time: 2-4 minutes.
Additional Tips: Pour water in a circular motion to ensure even extraction. Experiment with pouring techniques to manipulate the brew strength to taste.
Coffee Grind: Coarse
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1 tablespoon - 8 to 14g to taste of coffee per 6 to 8 fl oz of water.
Water Temperature: Just off the boil (around 200°F or 93°C).
Brew Time: 2 to 4 minutes.
Additional Tips: After steeping, plunge the press slowly and steadily.
Coffee Grind: Coarse
Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1 to 3 tablespoons - 10 to 30g to taste of coffee per 6 to 8 fl oz of water.
Water Temperature: Cold or Room Temperature.
Brew Time: 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.
Additional Tips: Experiment by diluting the concentrated cold brew with water or milk before serving.
It's a 100% Arabica blend that's dark roasted, offering a rich, earthy Italian flavour.
Yes, it's ideal for espresso, providing a full-bodied and robust flavour.
The beans are from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Sumatra.
The blend creates a complex flavour profile, with each origin contributing unique tasting notes.
For espresso, use a fine grind and an espresso machine; for other methods, adjust the grind
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Arabica beans are known for their sweet, fruity flavours and higher acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the blend.
Use a good espresso machine with freshly ground beans, and adhere to your machine's specific brewing guidelines for the best results.
Yes, its versatility allows for use in Mocha pot, filter, and cafetière methods.
Arabica beans offer sweet, fruity flavours and higher acidity, contributing to a nuanced taste profile.
Dark roasting enhances the coffee's richness and depth, focusing on earthy and hearty flavours.
Yes, its full-bodied and robust profile makes it ideal for those who enjoy a strong coffee experience.
Customers consistently rate the service highly, appreciating the quality and reliability.
Bought the Swiss Water Decaf. Full flavor without chemicals. Tastes smooth with no bitterness and arrived in secure packaging. premium quality.
I have been drinking coffee from Christopher Montrose for a few years now, their varied and eclectic range of coffees are excellent and each one is easy to brew. Delivery is quick and the packaging is robust. Furthermore, having spoken with Montrose it is clear that he is knowledgeable and passionate about coffee and the industry. He really wants you to enjoy every cup of coffee that you consume. First rate coffee company.
Great coffee at a great price with quick and accurate delivery. After 40 years drinking coffee this is now the only coffee that I buy. Excellent
Purchased as a gift to a friend with a new coffee machine - they absolutely loved it!
After my friend recommended Christopher Montrose's ground coffee to me, my coffee experience has been totally redefined. Their blends are masterfully crafted, creating a symphony of flavours that dance on my palate. Its taste is simply unbeatable, setting a new standard for what coffee should be. I've become a devoted fan!
Great range of delicious coffees with speedy online service. Highly recommend the Swiss Water Decaf.
My new favourite place to buy coffee. Exceptional quality and reasonably priced. Plus, shipping is always quick.
We have been using Christopher Montrose Coffee for our Community Coffee Mornings at Rendham Village Hall for some time now, and it's proving very popular! We are serving excellent fresh coffee and I can highly recommend this coffee to anyone. It's perfect for cafe's and at home!
The coffee from Christopher Montrose coffee is second to none. The range of blends and notes gives such a beautiful variety. I am particularly fond of the Espresso Grin for its sweet and earthy flavours. I can’t stop raving about it to all of my friends, the coffees are divine!
I'm very impressed with Christopher Montrose Coffee, the taste in particular but what makes this business stand out from the rest is a personal service from an owner who is clearly passionate about quality coffee and your experience drinking it. Highly recommended.
I ordered the Swiss decaf from Christopher Montrose Coffee and it did not disappoint. It is robust and strong with a smooth finish, unlike many other decafs that I’ve tasted. The ordering and delivery was seamless too. It has definitely become my absolute fave.
The best espresso I have tasted for a long time A great selection and excellent service, Christopher Montrose was recommended to me and I have no hesitation in recommending to you. Well worth a try!
Great tasting coffee at a great price. A nice variety of flavours available and a nice decaf option too. Definitely worth a try - freshly roasted coffee beans are so different to supermarket bags that were roasted months ago.
Christopher Montrose coffee really does make you smile.. although I’m not an avid coffee drinker it’s always my first choice when I do decide to have a cup, weather it’s black, a latte or iced it always hits the spot with how uniquely delicious it is. I could not recommend trying the coffee enough.
Delicious Coffee! Easy to order and arrives when requested. Especially good for dinner parties and everyday use! I can highly recommend this coffee and the service given.
The best tasting roasted coffee beans and the most fragrant and aromatic coffee I have ever had. Truly a must try! ☕️👌🏾
It really does make you smile, the most infectious brand of coffee, yummy in every way, let the coffee revolution begin!!
Coffee is coffee right? Wrong. One you have tried coffee from Christopher Montrose, drinking coffee will never be the same again. Although I'm not a coffee expert, I know what tastes good and Christopher Montrose coffee certainly hits the spot.
I've been enjoying Christopher Montrose Coffee since they launched and am now a big fan. For many years I bought my coffee from Monmouth in Borough Market, but no more... I have a new favourite. I'm particularly fond of one of their signature blends, 'Espresso Smile' (previously called Espresso 1) ....it does just that - makes you smile :)
Teammates & i experienced this coffee last weekend.... found it to be wonderfully rounded, depth of flavour & very enjoyable.... �