Blue Hound Brew Dogwood Blend, Ethiopian Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee

A lighter cup with fruit up front

If you enjoy coffee with berry and citrus character instead of deep, smoky roast flavors, I'd put Dogwood Blend on your shortlist. This Ethiopian light roast from Blue Hound Brew combines naturally processed and washed coffees for a fragrant, light-bodied cup with sweet berry, bright citrus, and green tea tasting notes.

I'd reach for this when I want to slow down with a pour-over and notice the flavors as the cup cools. It's whole bean coffee, so you'll need a grinder or a way to have the beans ground before brewing.

What does Dogwood Blend taste like?

• Sweet berry: fruit character at the center of the cup.
• Bright citrus: a lively, refreshing tartness.
• Green tea: a delicate, tea-like note alongside the fruit.
• Light body: a lighter feel in the cup rather than a heavy, full-bodied brew.

These are tasting notes, not added berries, citrus, or tea. “Bright” describes the coffee's lively tartness, not its caffeine level.

What makes it a blend?

Dogwood brings together Ethiopian coffees processed in two different ways. With natural processing, the coffee seed dries inside the fruit before the fruit is removed. With washed processing, the fruit is removed before drying. Combining the two gives the roaster different flavor characteristics to work with while keeping the origin Ethiopian.

Which formats and sizes are available?

Dogwood is offered as whole bean coffee in one-bag, two-bag, three-bag, and 5 lb options. I'd start with one bag if you're exploring this flavor profile, then choose a larger option once you know it belongs in your routine.

How would I brew it?

I'd start with pour-over to explore its berry, citrus, and tea-like notes. A drip brewer is a practical everyday option too. Grind just before brewing and start with your brewer's recommended coffee-to-water ratio.

If the cup tastes sharply sour rather than pleasantly bright, try a slightly finer grind or longer extraction. Change one thing at a time, and taste it as it cools before deciding what to adjust.

My recommendation: choose Dogwood if you want a fragrant, fruit-forward light roast. If you're looking for a heavier chocolatey cup, a different roast profile may suit you better.