{"product_id":"driftwood-blend","title":"Driftwood Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo washed coffees, one very clean cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/ethiopia-chelchele-heirloom-washed-grade-1\"\u003eChelchele Heirloom Washed Grade 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolivia 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/bolivia-apcerl-caturra-catuai-catimor-washed-organic\"\u003eAPCERL | Caturra, Catuai \u0026amp; Catimor Washed (Organic)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood is the first blend we have built entirely from washed coffees, and you can taste the decision. Where Somersby and Frederiks lean on a natural Brazil for weight and chocolate, this one takes its body from a high-grown Bolivian and its lift from Yirgacheffe. There is no fermented fruit sitting on top and no roast used to cover anything up. What you get is what the two lots actually are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ethiopian half is Chelchele, a Grade 1 Special Prep lot from Kochere in the Gedeo zone, picked to a 90% ripe-cherry standard and dried on raised beds. It brings jammy apricot, mellow caramel and a soft floral edge. The Bolivian half comes from APCERL, a certified organic co-operative in the Larecaja province of La Paz, shade-grown under agroforestry on the edge of Madidi National Park. It brings dried apple, dark chocolate and a biscuity sweetness that gives the blend its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they land somewhere between orchard fruit and baked sweetness. Medium roast, no oil on the bean, and a finish that stays clean rather than lingering. It pulls well as espresso and holds its shape through milk, though the fruit is easiest to find in a long black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso, long black, milk drinks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, sweet, orchard-fruited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eF.A.Q. - How does this compare to our other blends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; height: 274.312px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eOrigins\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eRoast Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003eWeight Loss\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003eStrength Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eWhy it tastes this way\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/coastal-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eBlend of Central Americans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~13.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●●● Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eCuts through milk well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/bouddi-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouddi Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eColombia 67% · Ethiopia 33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●● Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eLighter roast, higher clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/frederiks-reserve-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrederiks Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eBrazil 50% · Ethiopia 50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~13.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●● Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eLighter roast, higher clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/driftwood-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriftwood Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eEthiopia 50% · Bolivia 50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~13.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●● Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eTwo washed lots, no natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/somersby-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomersby Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eBrazil 67% · Ethiopia 33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eDark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~16%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●●●● Strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eDark Arabica, smoother profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/coastal-blend-dark-side\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Darkside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eSame as Coastal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eDark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~16%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●●●●● Strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eDarker roast than Coastal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/becs-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecs Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eBrazil 67% · Colombia 33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eDark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003e~18%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003e●●●●● \u003cbr\u003eExtra Strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eVery Dark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 16.1002%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/jacks-magic-beans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacks Magic Bean Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 24.1503%;\"\u003eBrazil 67% · Ethiopia 33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.6279%;\"\u003eRotating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 11.8068%;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 13.9535%;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 22.3614%;\"\u003eExperimental, changes each roast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoast strength vs roast darkness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \"strong\" coffee doesn't always mean a darker roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen coffee is roasted darker, it \u003cstrong\u003etastes\u003c\/strong\u003e stronger because bitterness, smoke, and roast flavours become more dominant. That heavy, bold flavour is what most people describe as strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as coffee is roasted darker, something else happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens as coffee gets darker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs roasting continues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sugars caramelise, then burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin flavours fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOils move to the surface of the bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coffee becomes heavier, more bitter, and less nuanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark roasts can taste intense, but they often lose clarity and sweetness. The shiny, oily surface you see on dark beans is a sign that the roast has broken down the bean structure and pushed oils outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why darker coffee tastes bold and smoky, but not necessarily complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSo what actually makes a coffee feel strong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour strength\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee species, Robusta tastes stronger than Arabica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew ratio and extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs higher in Robusta than Arabica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges only slightly with roast level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs more affected by dose than darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, a coffee can taste very strong while containing less caffeine, and a lighter coffee can still pack a serious caffeine hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we think about roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast each blend to suit its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome are pushed darker for body and boldness. Others are roasted lighter to preserve sweetness, clarity, and origin character. Strength on our bags refers to \u003cstrong\u003eflavour\/darkness intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, not how much caffeine you will get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want help choosing, our blend comparison table is the easiest place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this means for our blends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/becs-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecs Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTastes the strongest due to it being roasted the darkest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/coastal-blend-dark-side\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Darkside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext strongest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/somersby-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomersby Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTastes dark and bold, but is 100% Arabica, so caffeine is lower than Darkside despite a similar roast depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/coastal-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalanced strength and cuts through milk well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/frederiks-reserve-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrederiks Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and lighter tasting, but still contains plenty of caffeine. It just doesn't taste as heavy, fantastic as black and ok with milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/bouddi-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouddi Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and lighter tasting, but still contains plenty of caffeine. It just doesn't taste as heavy, fantastic as black and ok with milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/driftwood-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriftwood Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur cleanest and sweetest blend. Both halves are washed, so there is no natural fruit heaviness sitting over the top, just orchard fruit and a clear finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/jacks-magic-beans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacks Magic Bean Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur experiment bench. The roast and the lots move around, so strength varies from batch to batch. Check the current listing before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 1000g","offer_id":51273103114276,"sku":"driftwood_1000g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 400g","offer_id":51273103147044,"sku":"driftwood_400g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 200g","offer_id":51273103179812,"sku":"driftwood_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 1000g","offer_id":51273103212580,"sku":"r1_driftwood_1000g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 400g","offer_id":51273103245348,"sku":"r1_driftwood_400g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 200g","offer_id":51273103278116,"sku":"r1_driftwood_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 2 \/ 1000g","offer_id":51273103310884,"sku":"r2_driftwood_1000g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 2 \/ 400g","offer_id":51273103343652,"sku":"r2_driftwood_400g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 2 \/ 200g","offer_id":51273103376420,"sku":"r2_driftwood_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 3 \/ 1000g","offer_id":51273103409188,"sku":"r3_driftwood_1000g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 3 \/ 400g","offer_id":51273103441956,"sku":"r3_driftwood_400g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 3 \/ 200g","offer_id":51273103474724,"sku":"r3_driftwood_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 1000g","offer_id":51273103507492,"sku":"r4_driftwood_1000g","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 400g","offer_id":51273103540260,"sku":"r4_driftwood_400g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 200g","offer_id":51273103573028,"sku":"r4_driftwood_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug16_2026_04_57_32PM.png?v=1786875659","url":"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/driftwood-blend","provider":"Central Coast Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}