{"product_id":"vancouver-filter-blend-5lb-bag","title":"Vancouver Filter Blend – 5 lb Bag","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"104\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLight-medium roast.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eVibrant, balanced, and created as a tribute to our hometown of Vancouver, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eVancouver Blend combines a washed Pink Bourbon from Colombia with a natural coffee from Ethiopia. Each component is roasted separately before blending, creating a light-bodied cup with layered sweetness, clarity, and a lively finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eExpect caramel apple richness, smooth chocolate, and sweet tangerine, supported by medium perceived acidity and an approachable structure. Its clarity makes it an excellent choice for manual brewing, while its balance and consistency allow it to perform beautifully in cafés, offices, and high-volume coffee makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eOrigin: Colombia and Ethiopia\u003cbr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eComponents: Colombia Pink Bourbon • Natural Ethiopia\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eProcess: Washed • Natural\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eTasting Notes: Caramel Apple • Chocolate • Sweet Tangerine\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eBody: Light\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003ePerceived Acidity: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eRoast Level: Light-Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\"\u003ePackage Size: 5 lb (2.27 kg)\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eCategory: Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eAbout Vancouver Blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eCreated in honor of Vancouver, Washington, and inspired by the phrase “A colorful past, and a bright future,” this blend reflects the balance of tradition and progress that defines our community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eThe combination of washed Colombia Pink Bourbon and natural Ethiopian coffee brings together sweetness, structure, and fruit-forward clarity. The result is expressive enough for a carefully prepared pour-over while remaining balanced and approachable for everyday or high-volume brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eBlend Design and Roast Approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eVancouver Blend uses a fixed two-coffee formulation. Each component is roasted separately to account for its origin, density, and processing method before the coffees are combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThis approach allows us to develop sweetness and structure in each component while preserving the bright, layered character of the finished blend. The fixed formulation also provides the consistency wholesale partners need across recurring orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eRoaster of the Year Recognition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eThis exact formulation was evaluated as part of Kafiex Roasters’ winning submission for Roast magazine’s 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eIts inclusion reflects the qualities we value throughout our roasting program: thoughtful sourcing, precise development, consistency, and a balance between familiarity and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ifthii\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eBatch brewers and commercial coffee makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1slwone\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eV60 and other pour-over brewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ux92ly\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eChemex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5uaxz\" data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eOffices and hospitality programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1te0whx\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eCafés seeking a bright, approachable filter offering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eRoasting Schedule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eOur 5 lb bags are roasted weekly to provide cafés, businesses, and home brewers with fresh, consistent coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eRecommended Brewing Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eV60: Highlights the sweet tangerine finish and overall clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eChemex: Produces a delicate, polished cup with clean fruit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eCoffee maker or batch brewer: Emphasizes caramel apple, chocolate, and everyday balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003eFor a bright, versatile coffee that represents both our hometown and our approach to roasting, Vancouver Blend is an excellent filter coffee for wholesale service or brewing at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kafiex Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48788016333032,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3721\/4696\/files\/vancouver5lb.jpg?v=1784660192","url":"https:\/\/www.kafiex.com\/products\/vancouver-filter-blend-5lb-bag","provider":"Kafiex Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}