{"product_id":"balzacs-blend-coffee","title":"Balzac's Blend Marble Roast Coffee, Molasses and Milk Chocolate, Bean, Ground or Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's Blend Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house blend, based on Honoré de Balzac's own: a marble roast that is bold and rounded with a subtle sweetness, in beans, a ground tin or pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Blend Coffee at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marble roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, graham crackers, milk chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g Whole Bean, 300g Ground Tin, Case of 6 x 18 Pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% arabica coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e An everyday cup with some body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted in Ontario, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Blend Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarble roast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light and dark beans blended together rather than roasted to one level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolasses and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e — With graham cracker in the middle of the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold but rounded\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full flavoured without the sharpness of a dark roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% arabica\u003c\/strong\u003e — No robusta in the blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree formats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole bean, a ground tin, or a case of pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted in Ontario\u003c\/strong\u003e — By a Canadian company with cafés across the province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed for the writer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balzac reputedly drank prodigious quantities of coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind whole beans just before brewing, or spoon the ground straight from the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse roughly two tablespoons per cup and water just off the boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the bag or tin and keep it somewhere cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePods drop straight into a single-serve brewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA daily cup that suits everyone in the house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip machines and French press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds dark roasts too sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/balzacs-swiss-water-decaf-coffee\"\u003eBalzac's Swiss Water Decaf Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e — for the evening cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is a marble roast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBeans roasted to different levels are blended together rather than roasting the whole batch to one point. You get the brightness of a lighter roast and the body of a darker one in the same cup.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does the roast level matter more than the origin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRoasting drives most of what you taste. A light roast keeps the bean's own acidity and fruit; a dark roast replaces it with caramelised, smoky notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Whole bean or ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhole bean keeps its flavour considerably longer, because ground coffee has far more surface area exposed to air. Grinding to order is the single biggest improvement most people can make.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Who was Balzac?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eHonoré de Balzac, the French novelist, who worked through the night on enormous quantities of coffee. The company and this blend are named after him.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-blend-coffee\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What formats does it come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA 340g bag of whole beans, a 300g ground tin, or a case of six 18-count pod boxes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it organic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot this blend. The Farmers and Espresso blends are the organic ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it whole bean or ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth, and pods where the blend offers them. Pick the format from the menu.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where is it roasted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIn Ontario, by Balzac's Coffee Roasters.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does 100% arabica mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOnly arabica beans, no robusta, which is the harsher and more caffeinated species.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many pods in a case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne hundred and eight, as six boxes of eighteen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is the ground coffee in a tin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, a 300g tin rather than a bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSomewhere cool and dark, sealed. Not the fridge, which introduces moisture and other smells.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How long does it stay fresh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBest within a few weeks of opening. Whole beans hold their flavour longer than ground.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are the pods recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCheck the packaging for the current guidance, which varies by municipality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balzac's Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"340g Whole Bean","offer_id":47892188725419,"sku":"118100","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Ground Tin","offer_id":47892188758187,"sku":"118530","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case of 6 x 18 Pods","offer_id":47892188790955,"sku":"118415","price":165.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/Bag_Balzacs-Blend-Angled.png?v=1789756177","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/balzacs-blend-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}