{"product_id":"dogwood-blend-coffee","title":"Blue Hound Brew Dogwood Blend, Ethiopian Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA lighter cup with fruit up front\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Dogwood Blend taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet berry:\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit character at the center of the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright citrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lively, refreshing tartness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e a delicate, tea-like note alongside the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight body:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lighter feel in the cup rather than a heavy, full-bodied brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are tasting notes, not added berries, citrus, or tea. “Bright” describes the coffee's lively tartness, not its caffeine level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it a blend?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDogwood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich formats and sizes are available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDogwood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow would I brew it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Hound Brew","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 1 Bag","offer_id":53683493306657,"sku":"sku-52166039470355","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 2 Bags (Save 5%)","offer_id":53683493339425,"sku":"sku-52542062461203","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 3 Bags (Save 10%)","offer_id":53683493372193,"sku":"sku-52542062493971","price":53.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 5lb Bag (Save 25%)","offer_id":53683493404961,"sku":"sku-52542062526739","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6651\/1649\/files\/Dogwood_Blend_4.png?v=1791306211","url":"https:\/\/shopcoffeehobby.com\/products\/dogwood-blend-coffee","provider":"Shop Coffee Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}