{"product_id":"balzacs-organic-bards-blend-coffee","title":"Balzac's Organic Bards Blend Dark Roast Coffee Pods, Blueberry and Cocoa, Case of 6 x 18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's Organic Bards Blend Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark roast inspired by Shakespeare, with blueberry, cocoa powder and licorice in the cup, now available only as pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Organic Bards Blend Coffee at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberry, cocoa powder, licorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 Pod brewers wanting something less ordinary\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 Bards Blend Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry and cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e — From the Ethiopian beans, not from any added flavouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic and Fairtrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both certifications, confirmed by the roaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dramatic ending the blend is named for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePods only\u003c\/strong\u003e — The whole bean version is no longer produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase of six boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — One hundred and eight pods in total.\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 Shakespeare\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balzac's has a café in Stratford, Ontario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop a pod into your single-serve brewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew on the standard cup setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost or discard the pod according to your local guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the rest of the box sealed, somewhere cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePod brewers who want more than a generic dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffices and shared kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone stocking up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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➕ Why does a coffee taste of blueberry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNothing is added. This blend uses natural-process Ethiopian beans, dried whole inside the cherry, and that fermentation develops fruit notes which survive roasting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is it only available as pods?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBalzac's has discontinued the 340g whole bean version. The pod format is the only one still produced.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many pods do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne hundred and eight, as six boxes of eighteen. That is a case rather than a single box.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How does it compare to A Dark Affair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth are dark roasts. A Dark Affair is smoky and nutty; this one is fruitier, with cocoa and licorice.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-organic-bards-blend-coffee\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many pods are in a case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne hundred and eight pods, as six boxes of eighteen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I buy a single box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot here. Balzac's supplies the pods by the case of six.\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➕ Is there any added flavouring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo. The blueberry and cocoa notes come from the beans themselves.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does natural process mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe cherry is dried whole around the bean instead of being pulped first, which is what builds the fruit character.\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":"Case of 6 x 18 Pods","offer_id":47892209762475,"sku":"118410","price":175.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/118410.png?v=1789755724","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/balzacs-organic-bards-blend-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}