
What to Expect
Stellar is Moon Roast's gateway blend: a Brazil-Colombia partnership roasted medium-dark to bring chocolate and nuts to the front. This is approachable specialty coffee with enough character to keep things interesting, but no sharp edges or surprises.
The Cup
You'll get a medium-heavy body with a round, creamy mouthfeel that leans into the chocolate mousse note without feeling thick. Acidity is low and soft, more of a gentle backdrop than a feature. The washed process keeps everything clean and straightforward. Expect chocolate and pecan up front, with stone fruit sweetness adding a touch of juiciness in the finish. No funk, no ferment character, no polarising notes.
Who This Is For
This suits drinkers who want something more interesting than supermarket coffee but aren't chasing floral complexity or bright acidity. It's a solid daily drinker for those building their specialty coffee palate.
If you prefer bright, fruit-forward coffees or want to taste distinct origin character, this blend will feel too muted.
Best for: Entry-level specialty drinkers who prefer chocolate-forward, low-acid profiles.
How to Brew This Coffee
The medium-dark roast and heavier body make this a natural fit for French Press, where immersion brewing emphasises the chocolate and nut character without extracting bitterness. Aeropress gives you good control over body and strength, letting you dial in your preferred intensity. Moka pot works well here too, as the roast level can handle the pressure and heat while delivering a rich, chocolatey cup.
Brazil, Colombia
Stellar
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
Origin Brazil / Colombia Blend Composition 70% Brazil Bossa Nova30% Colombia Roast Profile Medium / Dark Roast Taste Notes Chocolate Mousse / Stone Fruits / Pecan Brazil Bossa Nova/ Cerrado | natural | 950 masl | mixed varietals Colombia San Sebastian | wash...Description from Roaster
Origin Brazil / Colombia Blend Composition
70% Brazil Bossa Nova
30% ColombiaRoast Profile Medium / Dark Roast Taste Notes Chocolate Mousse / Stone Fruits / Pecan
Brazil Bossa Nova/ Cerrado | natural | 950 masl | mixed varietals
Colombia San Sebastian | washed | 1700-2000 masl | Caturra & Castillo
About the Coffee:
Introducing Stellar, our latest coffee blend, a combo of Brazil and Colombia beans crafted for those embarking on their journey into specialty coffee. This slightly darker roast features a deeper development in the roaster, resulting in a rich, smooth cup with inviting chocolaty notes. Perfect for anyone seeking a bold yet nuanced flavour profile, this blend offers a warm, comforting experience that showcases the best of both origins. Whether you're just starting to explore the world of specialty coffee or looking for a dependable everyday favourite, this blend delivers a balanced, satisfying taste with depth and sophistication.
A great all-rounder, suitable for all brew types including bean to cup.
RECIPE
Espresso Recipe:
Coffee: 18g
Water: 36ml
Time: 25-30secs
French Press:
Dose: 60g
Yield: 1000ml
Time: 4mins
TASTE NOTES
Chocolate Mousse / Stone Fruits / Pecan
This description comes from Moon Roast Coffee, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Moon Roast Coffee
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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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.
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Moka
Coffees curated for the moka pot's concentrated, stovetop intensity, each assessed for how it stands up to high-heat brewing. We look for robust body and low-acidity sweetness that carry through this method, delivering the strong, espresso-adjacent cup the moka pot is known for. First time brewing? Read how to use a moka pot.
Moon Roast Coffee
Moon Roast was founded in 2012 by Fran Bradshaw in Hampshire, building on a rich family heritage in the coffee trade that spans generations. What began as small-scale roasting in a garden shed quickly evolved into a respected speciality coffee roastery, driven by a passion for quality and craftsmanship. Set on a repurposed farm in the Hampshire countryside, Moon Roast reflects both its rural surroundings and its deep-rooted connection to coffee history, from Fran’s great-grandfather, a London coffee broker in the early 1900s, to his father, who developed iconic coffee blends. Through daily cupping and a relentless focus on quality, Fran continues this legacy, ensuring every roast embodies precision, care, and a commitment to exceptional coffee.
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