How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2
1:15
Temp
91°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Medium-Dark · 7/10
Type
Blend
Species
Arabica
About
Samba is Brazil’s heartbeat — energetic, bold, and impossible to ignore. Born in Rio’s streets and perfected over a century, samba music turned rhythm into celebration — and this coffee follows the same recipe. Our Samba Blend brings that energy to your cup. Robust and invigorating, it opens with deep chocolate richness and a velvety texture. In short, this is the blend for drinkers who like their coffee to make an entrance. Inside the Samba Blend Where our Bossa Blend glides, Samba Blend drives. We roast carefully selected Brazilian coffees toward the darker end of medium, which builds body and deepens the chocolate base. However, we stop well short of bitterness. As a result, the cup keeps its rounded sweetness and dense structure while finishing smooth and polished. That balance of power and polish is the whole idea. Like the dance, it takes practiced control to make this much energy look effortless. What’s in the Cup Deep chocolate leads with a velvety smoothness. Next, toasted almond brings a nutty warmth, and warm malt rounds out the middle. The body is full and satisfying, yet the finish stays smooth and clean. Consequently, Samba Blend thrives everywhere strength matters: it makes a bold French press, a rich drip, and a punchy espresso that cuts through milk beautifully. Cold brew fans, take note — this one was practically built for it. For filter brewing, start with a 1:16 ratio and adjust to taste.

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FAQ

Is Samba Blend a blend?

Yes. Samba Blend is a blend from Casa Brasil, not a single origin.


What does Samba Blend taste like?

Casa Brasil lists chocolate, toasted almond and malt.


How do I brew Samba Blend?

Start at 1:2 for espresso or 1:15 for pour-over. Brew it at 91°C (196°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.


What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.