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level up blend, uganda + brazil coffee from balance coffee

uganda + brazil coffee

Level Up Blend

by balance coffee · london, uk

you'll taste milk chocolate before dark chocolate. this is level up blend, an uganda + brazil from balance coffee.

milk chocolatedark chocolate
£15.49buy from balance coffee

the bean

origin
uganda + brazil
roast
medium
status
in stock
level up blend is a medium roast from balance coffee, combining beans from uganda and brazil. the two origins work together to deliver a straightforward chocolate-forward cup, moving from milk chocolate sweetness into darker, slightly bitter cocoa. at medium roast the sugars are developed without pushing into heavy roast territory, so the body stays approachable. it suits filter or espresso brewing, both benefit from the roast level sitting in the middle ground. grind fresh, keep your water around 93°c for filter, and pull a standard 1:2 ratio for espresso to keep the chocolate character balanced rather than bitter.

common questions

What does Level Up Blend taste like?

level up blend tastes of milk chocolate and dark chocolate, offering a cup that moves between sweeter cocoa tones and a slightly more bitter, deeper chocolate finish.

How is Level Up Blend grown and processed?

the blend sources beans from uganda and brazil, though no specific processing method has been provided for either origin.

How should I brew Level Up Blend?

as a medium roast it performs well across both filter and espresso methods, so choose whichever suits you, grind fresh, and avoid high brew temperatures that could push the darker chocolate notes into bitterness.

about balance coffee

balance coffee sits on wenlock road where the morning queue tells you everything. regulars clutch reusable cups, chatting with the barista who knows their order before they speak. this isn't accidental loyalty. the beans here get attention that starbucks can't replicate at scale. each roast carries intention you can taste in that first sip, whether you're grabbing a flat white for the commute or settling in with something more contemplative. the steam rises with promise, and somehow they deliver every time. ninety-seven google reviews averaging 4.8 stars don't lie about consistency. but numbers miss the real story: how the coffee actually tastes like someone cared about it. how the space feels lived-in rather than designed by committee. how you leave thinking about when you'll be back. in a city drowning in chain coffee, balance reminds you why independent roasters matter. they're balancing art with caffeine needs, and they've got the formula right.

all coffee from balance coffee

london, uk

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