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By blending multiple coffee bean types in varying percentages, roasters are able to create dozens of flavor profiles with a broad range of qualities. Blends may bring together as few as two or as many as seven or eight bean types, with the average blend consisting of four or five types of beans.rnrnIn creating a blend, the goal is to achieve a balanced, distinct flavor profile that can then be consistently reproduced. Beans are chosen for their ability to complement each other, based on flavor, aroma and body. Blends often provide a more complex character than is available with varietals or single origins alone. An example of a coffee blend is Mocha Java, a blend of coffee from the Indonesian island of Java and coffee exported through the ancient port city of Al Mokha in the southern Arabian country of Yemen. Created in the mid 1600’s, Mocha Java is considered the world’s original coffee blend.rnrnDetermining what percentages and types of coffee beans to be used in a given blend is the job of the roastmaster. This exacting process is considered one of the most revered talents in coffee making, and is the cornerstone of each blend’s discrete personality.


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There are so many wines and so many foods to choose from; so how do you know what to pick? In the Classicwines Food and Wine Pairing Section we want to help you find new recipes and give you general guidelines on what wine could work with that recipe. The truth is part, of the fun is experimenting with different wines to see what you like. Eat, drink, learn what you can, and share with us what works.

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  2. Au Bon Climat 2007 Pinot Noir

  3. Ch. ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen 2008 Riesling