{"product_id":"balzacs-organic-farmers-blend-coffee","title":"Balzac's Organic Farmers Blend Medium Roast Coffee, Fair Trade, Bean, Ground or Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's Organic Farmers Blend Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a certified organic, fair trade medium roast with a clean acidity and notes of pine nut, green apple and chocolate, in beans, a ground tin or pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Organic Farmers Blend Coffee at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine nuts, green apple, 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 Fairtrade organic 100% arabica coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, clean morning coffee\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 Organic, fair trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Organic Farmers Blend Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Along with the Espresso Blend, one of two organic blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair trade certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Certified on the same rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium roast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright and clean rather than heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen apple acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — The crispness that makes it a morning coffee.\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\u003eA Stratford favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balzac's own description of how it sells.\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\u003eBright morning cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour-over and drip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants organic and fair trade\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 does acidity mean in coffee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot sourness but brightness: the crisp, fruit-like quality that lifts a cup. Green apple is the classic descriptor for it, and this blend has it in quantity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does a medium roast show more origin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLess roasting means less caramelisation, so more of what the bean itself brings survives into the cup. Dark roasts taste more of the roast than the farm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does fair trade certification cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA minimum price paid to producer organisations plus a premium for community investment, audited by a certifying body.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the Espresso Blend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth are organic, fair trade medium roasts. Farmers is brighter and crisper; Espresso is sweeter and built for crema.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-organic-farmers-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 certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, both organic and fair trade certified.\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":47892201996459,"sku":"118200","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300g Ground Tin","offer_id":47892202029227,"sku":"118535","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6 x 18 Pods","offer_id":47892202061995,"sku":"118405","price":175.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/Bag_Farmers-Blend-Angled.png?v=1789756196","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/balzacs-organic-farmers-blend-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}