Lilo Coffee Kissa Blend

Josh’s notes:
Ahhh…this one takes me back. Incredibly nostalgic flavor profile developed exclusively for Lilo’s Coffee Kissa project.
This coffee is big, bold, rich, and classic. A coffee to be savored slowly, and preferably late in the night; perhaps with a bit of milk and a cigarette. (Or a joint if you’re in a free state.) It really scratches that itch for me. One dimensional this coffee is not though. That classic flavor profile is layered with elegant hints of grape, berry, or currant preserves, burnt sugar, and raw honey. So nice I bought it twice, just for those special fleeting night moments.

Lilo’s notes:
“In classic Japanese kissaten (coffeehouses), it was common to serve blends with a restrained, well-balanced flavor profile.

For this blend, I aimed to carry on the nostalgic charm unique to kissaten while beautifully overturning the traditional image through flavor. By using two different roast profiles of Ethiopian beans—known for their floral aroma—I created a cup that reveals layers of berry-like flavors.

At LiLo Coffee Kissa, this coffee serves as the base for espresso drinks. With that in mind, I carefully adjusted the blend so that its delicate berry sweetness still shines through when paired with milk.”

Roast:
Roasted Medium-Dark by our friends at Lilo Coffee Factory in Osaka, Japan.