{"product_id":"signature-blend-coffees","title":"1718 Signature Blend Coffee Beans","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1718 Signature Blend is a masterful creation by founder Mohamed Hamdou, honoring the year coffee first arrived in the Americas and began its journey to becoming the world's most beloved beverage. This carefully crafted blend combines the finest beans from three distinct origins: the fruity complexity of Ethiopian Sidamo (40%), the balanced sweetness of Colombian Huila (35%), and the bright acidity of Guatemalan Antigua (25%). Each component is sourced from smallholder farmer cooperatives we've built long-term relationships with, ensuring consistent quality and ethical practices. The beans are roasted separately to highlight each origin's unique characteristics, then blended to create a harmonious cup that's greater than the sum of its parts. This is the coffee we use to train baristas, conduct cupping sessions, and introduce customers to the art of specialty coffee—it represents everything we stand for at 1718 Coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• 40% Ethiopian Sidamo - Sidamo Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (1,600-1,800 MASL, Natural process)\u003cbr\u003e\n• 35% Colombian Huila - Asociación de Caficultores de Huila (1,650-1,800 MASL, Washed process)\u003cbr\u003e\n• 25% Guatemalan Antigua - APCE Cooperative (1,600-1,800 MASL, Honey process)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast, developed to balance brightness and body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dubai, UAE by 1718 Coffee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCupped \u0026amp; Approved by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohamed Hamdou, Founder \u0026amp; Head Roaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003e100% Traceable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every component sourced from verified cooperatives with full traceability\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Trade Partnerships:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term relationships with all three origin cooperatives\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eShade-Grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e All components cultivated under native tree canopy\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFair Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premiums paid 20-30% above Fair Trade minimums to all producers\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural farming methods across all three origins\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portion of proceeds supports education and infrastructure in farming communities\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Conscious:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted locally in Dubai to minimize transportation emissions for regional customers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex with notes of dark chocolate, berries, and caramel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberry, milk chocolate, honey, citrus, brown sugar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and balanced, reminiscent of black tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and creamy with velvety mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sweet with lingering chocolate notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional as espresso, pour-over, or French press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1718 Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur name commemorates 1718, the year coffee plants first crossed the Atlantic to the Americas, beginning coffee's global journey. This blend embodies that spirit of connection—bringing together the birthplace of coffee (Ethiopia), the Americas (Colombia), and Central America (Guatemala) in one harmonious cup. It's the coffee we're most proud to serve, the one we use to train the next generation of baristas, and the perfect introduction to what specialty coffee can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component of this blend is fully traceable to its cooperative and region of origin. We maintain detailed records of harvest dates, processing methods, and import documentation. This blend is cupped weekly at our Dubai facility to ensure consistency, and we adjust the roast profile seasonally to account for crop variations. Featured in all our barista training programs and cupping sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 1718 Coffee, we're committed to knowing the people behind every bean we source. 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