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homeroastersphil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loopinstant coffee - smooth operator

costa rica coffee

Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator

by phil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loop · calgary, canada

this is instant coffee - smooth operator, a costa rica from phil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loop.

C$18buy from phil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loop

the bean

origin
costa rica
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in stock
smooth operator is an instant coffee produced in collaboration between phil & sebastian coffee roasters and bloom, based out of the marda loop location. the coffee is sourced from costa rica, a region known for clean, structured cup profiles. as an instant, it's designed for convenience without sacrificing quality, dissolving directly in hot or cold water. the smooth operator name signals an approachable, easy-drinking character. for best results, use water just off the boil, around 90 to 95 celsius, and adjust the amount of powder to taste, starting with the ratio recommended on the packaging.

common questions

What does Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator taste like?

the name smooth operator points to a balanced, easy-drinking cup. specific tasting notes were not provided, but costa rican coffees generally lean toward clean, mild profiles with good structure.

How is Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator grown and processed?

the coffee originates from costa rica. no specific processing method or farm details were provided beyond the country of origin.

How should I brew Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator?

as an instant coffee, it dissolves in hot or cold water with no equipment needed. follow the ratio on the packaging and adjust to your preferred strength.

about phil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loop

phil & sebastian's marda loop outpost gets coffee right in ways that matter. the bloom location on 33rd avenue draws regulars who know the difference between decent coffee and coffee that actually cares about your morning. those 4.3 stars from 737 reviews tell a story about consistency, about baristas who understand extraction timing and milk texture without making a show of it. this isn't coffee theater. it's the real thing. you smell the roasting before you see the shop, that deep caramelized richness that only comes from beans treated with respect. the steam wand hisses with purpose, not performance. regulars order by name, not because it's trendy but because they've found something worth returning to. in a city where chain coffee dominates every corner, phil & sebastian remembers why independent roasters exist: to make coffee that tastes like someone actually gives a damn about what ends up in your cup.

all coffee from phil & sebastian coffee roasters + bloom - marda loop

calgary, canada

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