{"product_id":"balzacs-organic-espresso-blend-coffee","title":"Balzac's Organic Espresso Blend Medium Roast Coffee, Fair Trade, Bean or Ground Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's Organic Espresso Blend Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a certified organic, fair trade medium roast built for espresso, yielding a deep crema with brown sugar, baker's chocolate and macadamia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Organic Espresso 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 Brown sugar, baker's chocolate, macadamia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g Whole Bean, 300g Ground Tin\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 Espresso machines and moka pots\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 Espresso Blend Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blended to pull a proper shot rather than adapted from a filter roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, rich crema\u003c\/strong\u003e — The mark of a blend that suits pressure brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Along with the Farmers 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\u003eBrown sugar sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — With baker's chocolate and macadamia behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo formats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole bean or a 300g ground tin.\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\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\u003eEspresso machines and moka pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk drinks at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants organic espresso\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➕ What makes a blend suit espresso?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eEspresso forces hot water through a tight puck of grounds under pressure. That amplifies everything, so a blend needs sweetness and body rather than delicate high notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is crema and does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe foam on a shot, formed from carbon dioxide trapped by oils. It is a decent sign the coffee is fresh and the shot well pulled, but it is not the flavour itself.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I use it in a drip machine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. It is a medium roast, so it works perfectly well through filter, it is simply built with espresso in mind.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why no pod format?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBalzac's does not offer this blend as pods. The Farmers Blend is the organic option in the pod range.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-organic-espresso-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 or a 300g ground tin. No pods in this blend.\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➕ Is the ground tin fine enough for espresso?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt is a standard grind. A machine really wants beans ground fresh and fine.\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":47892207206571,"sku":"118205","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Ground Tin","offer_id":47892207239339,"sku":"118520","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/Bag_Espresso-Angled.png?v=1789756203","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/balzacs-organic-espresso-blend-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}