{"product_id":"frederiks-reserve-blend","title":"Frederiks Reserve Blend","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"148\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eA blend born from an experiment, and brought back by demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"148\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrazil 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/brazil-fazenda-progresso-catuai-topazio-natural\"\u003eBrazil | Fazenda Progresso | Catuaí \/ Topazio Natural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"150\"\u003eOriginally developed as a trial for a church camp, where it was known as \u003cem data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eMan Camp Blend\u003c\/em\u003e, this coffee quickly proved it was something special. Frederik was immediately hooked, saying it outshone every other coffee he’d been drinking. After requesting it as his regular monthly order, we decided it deserved a permanent place in the lineup, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eFrederik Reserve Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"150\"\u003eBuilt on a simple but deliberate pairing of Ethiopia Chelchele and Brazil Fazenda Progresso, Frederik Reserve is all about balance. You get the brightness and clarity of a washed Ethiopian, layered with the rich, chocolatey depth of a natural Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eIn the cup, it leans smooth and structured, with gentle fruit lifting through a rounded body. It’s incredibly versatile, equally at home as a long black or with a touch of milk, which is exactly how Frederik drinks it. Expect a clean finish, subtle sweetness, and a profile that keeps you coming back without trying too hard to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eF.A.Q. - How does this compare to our other blends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\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%;\"\u003eBrazil · Uganda · Vietnam Robusta\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%;\"\u003eRobusta adds body and crema\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%;\"\u003eDark roast + Robusta intensity\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\/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\/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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoast strength vs roast darkness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \"strong\" coffee doesn't always mean a darker roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eBut as coffee is roasted darker, something else happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens as coffee gets darker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs roasting continues:\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cp\u003eThis is why darker coffee tastes bold and smoky, but not necessarily complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSo what actually makes a coffee feel strong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour strength\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand:\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we think about roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast each blend to suit its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eIf you want help choosing, our blend comparison table is the easiest place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this means for our blends\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 and also contains higher caffeine due to its Robusta content.\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, with moderate caffeine from its Robusta component.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141072908324,"sku":"frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 400g","offer_id":44141072941092,"sku":"frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 200g","offer_id":44141072973860,"sku":"frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June 2 \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141073104932,"sku":"r2_frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June 2 \/ 400g","offer_id":44141073137700,"sku":"r2_frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June 2 \/ 200g","offer_id":44141073170468,"sku":"r2_frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141073006628,"sku":"r1_frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 400g","offer_id":44141073039396,"sku":"r1_frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 200g","offer_id":44141073072164,"sku":"r1_frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141073203236,"sku":"r3_frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 400g","offer_id":44141073236004,"sku":"r3_frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 4 \/ 200g","offer_id":44141073268772,"sku":"r3_frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June 9 \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141073301540,"sku":"r4_frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June 9 \/ 400g","offer_id":44141073334308,"sku":"r4_frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"June 9 \/ 200g","offer_id":44141073367076,"sku":"r4_frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 5 \/ 1000g","offer_id":44141073399844,"sku":"r5_frederik_1000g","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 5 \/ 400g","offer_id":44141073432612,"sku":"r5_frederik_400g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 5 \/ 200g","offer_id":44141073465380,"sku":"r5_frederik_200g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_4_2026_04_53_17_PM.png?v=1777877608","url":"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/frederiks-reserve-blend","provider":"Central Coast Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}