Basler Classic Blend is an intense, full bodied coffee crafted from 80% fully washed Costa Rican Arabica from Coopetarrazú R.L. in the celebrated Tarrazú region, and 20% fine Robusta from Kaapi Royale & Sethuraman Estate in Karnataka, India — the birthplace of Indian coffee. This coffee delivers bold character and a rich, chocolate forward flavor, balanced by Costa Rica's bright citrus elegance and lifted by the estate Robusta's cashew and hazelnut complexity that lingers long after the last sip. Flavor Profile: Aroma: Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, citrus blossom, malt Taste: Cocoa sweetness and bright citrus, layered with cashew nuts and hazelnut Acidity: Medium, crisp citric lift from Costa Rica, softened by the Robusta component Body: Heavy, creamy, silky and bold Finish: Full bodied, with herbal and spice notes lingering on the aftertaste Product Details: Origin: Costa Rica (Arabica – Tarrazú) & India (Robusta – Karnataka) Producer (Costa Rica): Coopetarrazú R.L. Producer (India): Kaapi Royale & Sethuraman Estate Processing Method: Fully Washed (Costa Rica & India) Altitude: 1,200m–1,800m (Costa Rica) / 900m–1,000m (India) Roast Profile: Medium dark roast for intensity and depth Blend Composition: 80% Arabica (Costa Rica) / 20% Robusta (India) Packaging: 250g / 1kg whole beans Perfect for Espresso This blend is ideal for those who enjoy the strong, traditional flavors of Italian style espresso. It shines on its own as a bold shot and pairs beautifully with milk, cutting through it with power and balancing sweetness. Recommended Brewing Methods Basler Classic Blend is perfect for espresso machines manual or automatic, moka pots. It's a reliable choice at home, in the office, or in cafés, designed to deliver consistently rich, intense coffee every time. About the Producers Coopetarrazú R.L. founded in 1960 in San Marcos de Tarrazú, has grown from 228 to roughly 4,500 associate members, and is committed to environmentally responsible milling and processing in Costa Rica's world-renowned Tarrazú growing region. Kaapi Royale is a green coffee export company specializing in specialty Arabica and fine Robusta coffees, including the award-winning coffees of Sethuraman Estates in Karnataka, South India. Sethuraman Estates is a sixth-generation coffee plantation in Magundi, near Chikmagalur, recognized by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) as one of the best growers of Robusta coffees worldwide.