
What to Expect
A chocolate-forward Brazilian natural that balances classic cocoa and brown sugar sweetness with gentle fruit notes from the cherry and tangerine end of the spectrum. This is Mill Bank Coffee Co.'s Nova Blend from the South of Minas region — approachable, consistent, and built for everyday drinking without sacrificing character.
The Cup
Medium body with a round, smooth mouthfeel that leans into the natural process without getting heavy or syrupy. Acidity is moderate and soft — more of a gentle brightness than a sharp citric punch. The natural processing brings fruity sweetness (think candied orange and cherry jam) but stays clean rather than funky. The Toblerone note is spot-on: honey-laced chocolate with a hint of nuttiness. It's sweet, balanced, and won't surprise you with anything polarising.
Who This Is For
If you want a reliable, chocolatey coffee with just enough fruit character to keep things interesting, this delivers. It's versatile enough for milk drinks but flavourful enough to drink black.
If you're chasing high-altitude complexity or bright, tea-like acidity, this won't scratch that itch.
Best for: Everyday drinkers who like their coffee sweet, smooth, and chocolate-forward with a touch of fruit.
How to Brew This Coffee
The medium roast and balanced profile make this flexible across methods. Try it in a French Press to emphasise the round body and chocolate sweetness. It works beautifully as Espresso — the natural process adds fruity complexity without overwhelming milk-based drinks. For a cleaner take that highlights the tangerine and cherry notes, use an Aeropress or Filter method.
Brazil
Brazil Nova Blend
We enhance these descriptions ourselves and check them by hand, but mistakes can happen. The roaster's own wording is shown below. If anything arrives not as described, contact us and we'll put it right.
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Description from Roaster
Roast: City (3/7) (Medium)SCA Score: 83.75Tasting Notes: Toblerone, Brown Sugar, Tangerine, CherryAltitude: 900+ MASLVariety: VariousProcessing Method: NaturalDescription from Roaster
Roast: City (3/7) (Medium)
SCA Score: 83.75
Tasting Notes: Toblerone, Brown Sugar, Tangerine, Cherry
Altitude: 900+ MASL
Variety: Various
Processing Method: NaturalThis description comes from Mill Bank Coffee Co., who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Mill Bank Coffee Co.
Ways to Brew
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
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Espresso
Coffees hand-picked for espresso, chosen by analysing each one's roast, body and flavour rather than relying on the roaster's label. These are beans with the sweetness, depth and structure to pull a rich, balanced shot under pressure, from chocolatey blends to fruit-forward single origins. Every coffee here earned its place by how it actually performs in the basket. New to pulling shots? Read our espresso brewing basics.
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Aeropress
A curated range of coffees suited to the Aeropress, selected on their own merits through our attribute analysis. We look for the clarity and balance this fast, pressure-assisted method rewards, so whether you brew short and concentrated or long and clean, each bean here is chosen to give you a bright, well-defined cup. Want to get the most from yours? See our Aeropress brewing guide.
Mill Bank Coffee Co.
Founded in 2021, this family-owned coffee roastery sits on the border between Herefordshire and Worcestershire, where it produces sustainable and transparently sourced speciality coffee with a strong focus on single-origin lots and the stories behind them. In 2024, the roastery underwent a significant refurbishment, creating a refreshed and welcoming space for customers alongside upgraded roasting equipment that has elevated the quality and consistency of its coffee. The addition of a dedicated brew bar now allows visitors to sample and explore the range in person, reinforcing the roastery’s commitment to education, experience, and a genuine connection between producer and customer.
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