The return of our annual Bloom blend marks the first whispers of spring. In the Driftless, spring does not arrive all at once; it slowly unveils itself through small signs of emerging life across our valleys and ridges. Green shoots push through snow and ice. Tepid breezes move through the coulees. The birds return, chirping wildly with each new morning.
Bloom marks a moment of transition. The cold still holds on, but it no longer has the final say in our daily movements. The Driftless begins to hum as new life stirs awake.
This year’s Bloom blend features three coffees that capture this seasonal shift and the feeling of beginnings. The foundation of the blend comes from a tried and true Wonderstate approach. Ethiopia Refisa and Guatemala Todos Santos anchor the cup. Both appeared in our Winter Solstice blend in much smaller proportions. In Bloom, they take center stage and show their full character.
We add a touch of naturally processed Peruvian coffee from the Incahuasi Cooperative to bring richness and berry driven depth. Together, this classic Ethiopian and Guatemalan pairing expresses bright citrus, soft stone fruit, and tea like aromatics that unfold with every sip.
The final result is a blend that distinctly captures transition, movement, and awakenings. In the cup you’ll find ripe and juicy red berries, navel orange, and a long, sweet pistachio finish.
