【April Limited】FUJI Blend ~藤時~

藤時 ~fuji~

豊作を予兆する神聖な木と呼ばれる “藤“
“時“を告げるホトトギス

色鮮やかな草花が顔をみせる
春の終わり

先人たちは
この時期に几帳面に訪れる
渡り鳥ホトトギスの声を
田植えの始まりの合図にしていたそうです

また、
枝垂れる姿が稲穂を連想させることから
豊作を表すとされる藤も
この季節に
清らかな紫や白の花を咲かせます

藤とホトトギス
このふたつを組み合わせることで
農耕への祈りを込めたような４月の花札

飲んだ瞬間から
華やかなお花のような香りが鼻から抜けていき
ベリーやキャンディーのような
透明感のある甘さ余韻が広がっていく一杯に仕上げました。 

【Cupping Comment】

① A subtle lavender and raspberry flavor.

② A refined sweetness of blackberry.

③ The aftertaste is reminiscent of sipping sparkling wine and licking candy.

【Recommended brewing method】

Espresso, V60, AeroPress, Cold Brew

 【Origin】 

Kenya Nyeri Karindundu AA Washed

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa  Natural Dark

【Roast Level】 2.5  Light Medium roast

【Aftertaste】 4

【Sweetness】4

【Flavor】4

lavender, raspberry, blackberry, sparkling wine, candy

▼from Roaster

I chose sharp beans to express a stylish image. The blend is a combination of light and dark, so I was careful with the ratio. The image was to neutralize the purple color and make it a light purple, creating a clear impression aftertaste.

SEASONAL BLEND 2023について 

The theme of this year's seasonal blend is 'Hanafuda'.
(Japanese traditional card game) 

「花札  Hanafuda」

Japanese people often play Hanafuda, which is a traditional card game from hundreds of years ago. The designs of the cards are flowers, birds and nature representing each month. There are some cards that have unique combination. Such as "pine tree and clanes", "cherry blossom and curtain", "willow and rain". 

Ages ago, people had a habbit showing respect for natural objects as they're so valueable. We beliave the reason why Hanafuda is being so popular is admiration for the people who lived with the nature of our land.