Black Tie Blend

Black Tie Blend is a true dark roast, washed process, single-origin coffee from smallholder farms in Motozintla, Sierra Madre de Chiapas, Mexico.

At a glance

• Origin: Mexico, Motozintla, Sierra Madre de Chiapas
• Farm: Various smallholders
• Variety: Typica, Bourbon
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 1,200 to 1,750 meters above sea level
• Roast level: Dark
• Tasting notes: Roasted walnut, dark chocolate, brown sugar
• Style: Bold yet smooth, balanced
• Single origin: Yes
• Decaf: No
• Vendor: Dandy Lion Coffee

Best for

• Home espresso machines and moka pots
• Drip, pour-over, and Aeropress brewing
• Dark roast and espresso style coffee lovers
• Gift for fans of bold, chocolatey cups
• Office coffee and milk drinks
• French press for a rich, full-bodied brew

How to brew

For espresso, pull 18 g in to about 36 g out in roughly 28 seconds to highlight the dark chocolate and walnut notes. Black Tie also works well as drip, pour-over, or Aeropress for a refined, balanced dark roast.

Flavor profile

Bold yet exceptionally smooth, Black Tie leads with dark chocolate and roasted walnut, finishing with brown sugar sweetness. The careful dark roast develops the high altitude Chiapas beans' depth while preserving a hint of their natural complexity.

About Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee is a small batch roaster supporting the sustainable smallholder farmers of Chiapas, Mexico, building origin-driven roasts like Black Tie and Mexicana.

Made by Dandy Lion Coffee, based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

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