
What to Expect
Blue Note Filter is a blend built for reliability. It brings together washed Papua New Guinea and natural Ethiopian coffee in a 40/60 split, landing somewhere between chocolatey comfort and berry brightness without leaning too hard in either direction.
The Cup
The body sits comfortably in the medium range — not heavy, not delicate, with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that makes it easy to drink daily. Acidity is moderate and approachable, leaning more toward the gentle sweetness of brown sugar and milk chocolate from the PNG component, with the natural Ethiopian adding a soft berry lift rather than sharp citrus. It's clean overall, with just enough fruited character to keep things interesting without tipping into funky or fermented territory. The blend balances the earthy, nutty tendencies of Papua New Guinea with Ethiopia's fruit-forward nature, resulting in a straightforward, crowd-pleasing cup.
Who This Is For
This is for drinkers who want something dependable and versatile — a coffee that works well in the morning rush or a lazy afternoon without demanding too much attention. It's also a good entry point if you're curious about natural-process coffees but not ready for full-on funk.
If you're chasing high-acidity, tea-like clarity or experimental fermentation character, this blend will feel too safe.
Best for: Daily filter drinkers who want balance, sweetness, and a hint of fruit without drama.
How to Brew This Coffee
The medium body and balanced profile make this blend well-suited to V60, where you'll get clean separation between the chocolate and berry notes. It's equally at home in a Filter setup like a batch brewer or Chemex, where the rounded sweetness shines through with minimal fuss. For a fuller, more textured cup that emphasises body over clarity, reach for your French Press.
Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia
Blue Note Filter
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Description from Roaster
BROWN SUGAR, MILK CHOCOLATE & MIXED BERRY Blue Note is a perfect everyday filter coffee. Easy drinking and suitable for batch and hand brewers. Perfect for your V60, Cafetiere and all things filter. Starting a Subscription? Read our T&Cs hereDescription from Roaster
BROWN SUGAR, MILK CHOCOLATE & MIXED BERRY
Blue Note is a perfect everyday filter coffee. Easy drinking and suitable for batch and hand brewers. Perfect for your V60, Cafetiere and all things filter.
Starting a Subscription? Read our T&Cs here
This description comes from Small Batch Coffee Roasters, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Ways to Brew
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V60
A curated selection for pour-over precision, chosen for the clarity the V60 rewards. We analyse each coffee for the vibrant acidity and complex, well-defined flavour that this method articulates so well, giving you bright, expressive single origins and blends that reveal every note when you dial in your pour. Ready to brew? Read how to brew with a V60.
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Filter
Coffees curated for batch and pour-over filter brewing, assessed individually for the qualities this gentle, even extraction brings out. These are beans with the transparency and layered flavour that filter is loved for, chosen for their brightness and balance to deliver a clean, easy-drinking pot every time. For technique and ratios, read how to brew filter coffee.
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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.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Founded in Brighton & Hove in 2006, Small Batch Coffee Roasters has its award-winning roastery in Portslade. The team carefully sources ethical, sustainably produced coffees, then roasts them in small batches to highlight their unique character and quality. Alongside supplying its own cafés and mobile coffee cart, Small Batch partners with a wide range of wholesale customers, committed to responsible sourcing, craftsmanship, and exceptional coffee experiences.
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