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BEAT THE ALGORITHM: Red Competition Blend

by pirates of coffee · mississauga, canada

you'll taste red apple before hibiscus. this is beat the algorithm: red competition blend, a natural panama + ecuador from pirates of coffee.

red applehibiscus

the bean

origin
panama + ecuador
process
natural
varietal
gesha
status
in stock
beat the algorithm: red competition blend is a gesha varietal sourced from panama and ecuador, processed naturally. natural processing means the coffee cherries dry whole before milling, which concentrates fruit sugars and intensifies the cup. expect red apple and hibiscus, with the brightness and floral character typical of gesha at competition level. because the fruit-forward sweetness is the main event, brew methods that preserve clarity and acidity work well, filter or pour-over at a medium-light roast profile, keeping water temperature around 90-93°c to avoid masking the delicate floral notes.

common questions

What does BEAT THE ALGORITHM: Red Competition Blend taste like?

the blend is described with notes of red apple and hibiscus, reflecting the fruit-forward, floral character common to gesha processed naturally. expect a bright, lightly tart cup with distinct floral lift.

How is BEAT THE ALGORITHM: Red Competition Blend grown and processed?

it is a gesha varietal sourced from panama and ecuador, processed using the natural method, where whole coffee cherries are dried before the fruit is removed, concentrating sweetness and fruit character in the bean.

How should I brew BEAT THE ALGORITHM: Red Competition Blend?

filter or pour-over brewing suits this coffee well, as those methods highlight the clarity needed to appreciate the red apple and hibiscus notes. keep grind size medium-fine and water temperature around 90-93°c to preserve the delicate floral qualities.

about pirates of coffee

the parking lot off davand drive doesn't look like much, but inside pirates of coffee, something special happens. beans crack in small batches while the espresso machine hisses through another cortado. this is what happens when someone actually cares about coffee instead of just selling it. you can taste the difference immediately. that first sip carries weight, complexity that chain stores gave up chasing years ago. regulars know this. they drive across mississauga because consistency here means something different than everywhere else. the 546 google reviews averaging 4.9 stars tell the real story. people don't rave about adequate coffee. they talk about the barista who remembers their order, beans roasted days not weeks ago, cups that make monday mornings bearable. independent roasters like this survive because they refuse to compromise. every shot pulled here matters. every bag sold represents hours of careful roasting, testing, adjusting. that's rare these days.

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