Australian Special Reserve Coffee Collection

Australian Special Reserve Coffee Collection

Name: Australian Special Reserve Coffee Collection
Brand: Blackboard Coffee Roasters
SKU: SR_AUSSIE_BUNDLE
Price: 80.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

A fleeting chance to experience a unique expression of Australian Coffee

First Roast 19.01.26

$80.00

Description Description

As an Australian roaster we’re invested in lifting the standard and the perception of homegrown coffee. This project is our answer. Blackboard’s Managing Director, Danny Andrade, has been working with Keith Murray at Glass House Mountain Coffee Project since 2019, side by side in the farm and on the processing. The aim has been consistent from day one, prove that careful farming and precise post-harvest can make low-elevation coffee shine.

What's in the Bundle: What's in the Bundle:

100g Jar Heroes Washed 252HS Australian Coffee
100g Jar Heroes Natural 251HS Australian Coffee
20g Tin Cascara Coffee Tea Heroes 252C from Washed Coffee Lot

Flavour Profile: Flavour Profile:

Heroes Natural 251HS: Stewed apricot, orange, rock melon & honey
Heroes Washed 252HS: White nectarine, macadamia, green apple & raw sugar
Heroes Washed Cascara Coffee 252C: Honey, cedar, orange & macadamia

Producer

Glasshouse Mountains Coffee Project

Region

Sunshine Coast, Quensland

Country

Panama

Altitud

50 MASL

Meet the Producer:

Producer: Glasshouse Mountains Coffee Project

Keith’s story starts long before cupping tables and score sheets. He bought land at Glass House Mountains in the eighties, built a food forest, then planted his first coffee. For years he followed the standard script, fully washed, basic dries, sell what you can. That changed in 2019 when Danny walked the farm and they began rebuilding the post-harvest from the ground up.

the Processing Method:

Processing Method: A fleeting chance to experience a unique expression of Australian Coffee

In 2019 Danny and Keith rewired post-harvest from old open-tank routines to cleaner, controlled approaches. Natural lots are kept tidy on beds with airflow as the priority. For the washed style, they depulp same day, seal the parchment for a short anaerobic phase of roughly two to three days, then rinse lightly rather than fully wash before drying. That short sealed stage builds structure and sweetness without pushing volatile ferment notes. Keith is also trialling double ferments in small batches to map how far the site can go without losing balance.

“We’re now using anaerobic fermentation… two, sometimes three days… then rinsed and then dried.” — Keith

“Simple ways of fermenting that can be used on farms around the world.” — Keith

Meet the coffees:

Heroes Natural 251HS

Flavour Profile:

Stewed apricot, orange, rock melon & honey

Processing Method:

The Natural 251HS lot begins with rinsed cherries which first go through an anaerobic fermentation for 2 days. Water is then added and a further anaerobic fermentation takes place for 5 days. The cherries are rinsed and dried on raised beds for 4 weeks until they reach 11% moisture. The cup is clean and layered with stone fruit notes, bright medium acidity, a smooth medium body and a sweet, fruity finish.

Brew Recipe:

Dose: 15g of coffee
Yield: 225g of water
Ratio: 1:15
Brew Time: 2:20 min
Water Temperature: 94°C

Heroes Washed 252HS

Flavour Profile:

White nectarine, macadamia, green apple & raw sugar

Processing Method:

The Washed 252HS lot starts with pulped cherries and cascara which first go through an anaerobic fermentation for 2 days. Water is then added and a further anaerobic fermentation takes place for 5 days. The pulped coffee is rinsed and dried on raised beds for 2 weeks until it reaches 12% moisture. The cup is clean and structured with mild fruit notes, bright medium acidity, a balanced medium body and a sweet aftertaste.

Brew Recipe:

Dose: 15g of coffee
Yield: 240g of water
Ratio: 1:16
Brew Time: 2:40 min
Water Temperature: 96°C

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Special Reserve Coffee Frequent Questions

What is special reserve coffee? What is special reserve coffee?

Special Reserve is where we get to play with world-class coffee. Sourced by our Managing Director Danny Andrade through direct ties to recognised farms like Hacienda La Esmeralda and La Palma & El Tucán and kotowa coffee farms. These lots are truly something special showcasing origin, terroir and the variety in every cup. This coffees have a cupping score of +90 points.

Is special reserve coffee fresh roasted? Is special reserve coffee fresh roasted?

Our Special Reserve coffees are freshly roasted the same week we ship it to our customers. More than being fresh roasted coffee, this coffee crop is usually from the same year so it is also fresh green coffee.

How is a coffee special reserve coffee? How is a coffee special reserve coffee?

The Special Reserve tier is carefully selected by its coffee quality and the work behind the lots. The farms behind this coffees are close relationships with Danny Andrade & Blackboard Coffee Roasters and sometimes we work together in the processing of the coffees with collaboration of Processing Methods Bootcamp.

Do you work directly with the coffee producers? Do you work directly with the coffee producers?

In Blackboard Coffee Roasters values, creating real long lasting relationships with farmers where we share our experience on processing and supporting them to improve their coffee quality its vital for us.

Special Reserve is the most clear example of our close relationship with producers and it will spread to our Limited Release and Single Origin tiers in the future.

Why is Special Reserve's price higher? Why is Special Reserve's price higher?

This coffees are carefully selected from world recognised farmers which national and international awards in different competitions. Also, some of this lots are only available in small batches and difficult to source and with a very high cost. As in the wine industry, producing amazing coffees is a craft and requires years of experience that will be seen in the quality of the coffee and the final price.