This coffee is an India-origin bean from the Araku region in the Eastern Ghats, produced by SAMTFMACS. It is a 100% Arabica, SL-9 and SL-5 varieties, washed processing, and medium roast. Flavor notes include chocolate, tobacco, rose, and citrus. Packaging lists whole beans and preparation methods such as siebträger, moka, French press, and AeroPress.
Black & Blaze was founded in 2010 by Claude Stahel, who decided to dedicate his life to coffee while on holiday. Based in Ebmatingen near Zurich, the micro roastery applies a gentle drum roasting process to carefully sourced beans from direct trade partners and Rainforest Alliance certified origins. The range includes both blends and single origins from producers in Honduras, Brazil, India, Colombia, and Mexico. Black & Blaze favors coffees with body, chocolate notes, and low acidity, roasted to medium profiles that suit espresso and fully automatic machines alike. Sustainability and traceability are central to the operation, and every batch reflects a commitment to quality over volume.
