Bouchon Blend

A wet-hulled coffee from Sumatra provides Bouchon Blend with structure, imparting depth and flavors of sweet-toned aromatic wood. The unique wet-hull processing method, practiced exclusively in Sumatra and a few other locations in Indonesia, results in distinctive flavor profiles that are characteristic of the region. By removing the parchment layer of the coffee bean before it is fully dried, the process creates the signature earthy flavor characteristics.

A fully washed coffee from Kenya adds brightness and fruit flavors to the blend. Like Sumatra, coffees from Kenya are known for their exceptional flavor profile that is unmatched elsewhere. What truly sets Kenyan coffee apart, however, is the auction system. Registered buyers sample coffee before placing bids, and competitive bidding drives prices up, with the best-tasting lots receiving top recognition. Equator partners with a registered buyer who identifies and bids on select lots that meet their specific flavor criteria.

The finishing touch comes from another fully washed coffee sourced from the San Marcos region in Western Guatemala. Grown on Sofia Plocharski’s farm, Armenia Lorena, this coffee is part of Onyx Coffee’s ELLA - Women Producers of Guatemala program. The program highlights female producers, sharing their stories and providing them with market access. This coffee contributes notes of chocolate and spice, adding a sweet balance to the more assertive flavors found in Bouchon Blend.

Each bag sold benefits the Ment'or BKB Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that aims to educate and inspire excellence in young culinary professionals and champions the diversity and creativity of the traditions and quality of cuisine in America.