The Upsetter Espresso and Drip Coffee Blend
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The Upsetter Espresso and Drip Coffee Blend: Flavor, Origin and Brewing Guide
The Upsetter is a light-roasted blend designed for espresso yet equally comfortable as drip coffee. It combines sweet, nutty Nicaraguan coffee, spicy coffee from Congo and fruit-forward Ethiopian coffee for a cup with contrast, clarity and enough body to perform across brew methods.
Coffee Profile
| Roaster | Thanksgiving Coffee Company |
|---|---|
| Origins | Nicaragua, Congo and Ethiopia |
| Roast | Light |
| Profile | Sweet nuts, spice and fruit |
| Recognition | 2019 Good Food Award winner |
| Formats | 12 oz or 5 lb; whole bean plus auto drip, French press, espresso and Turkish grinds |
An Espresso Blend That Won as Drip Coffee
Thanksgiving Coffee originally developed The Upsetter as an espresso blend. It later won a 2019 Good Food Award in a blind evaluation as brewed coffee, demonstrating the blend’s range beyond the espresso machine. Its name honors Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, whose inventive remixing parallels the idea of combining distinct coffees into a coherent whole.
What to Expect in the Cup
Nicaragua supplies nutty sweetness, Congo contributes spice, and Ethiopia brings the fruit. A balanced extraction should let those parts appear in sequence rather than collapsing into generic roast flavor. If espresso seems sharp, extend the yield slightly; if filter coffee tastes hollow, grind finer.
Brewing Recommendations
- Espresso: start around a 1:2.2 ratio and evaluate sweetness before shortening the shot.
- Pour-over: use 1:16 with controlled agitation for separation between fruit and spice.
- Automatic drip: begin near 60 grams per liter.
- French press: use a coarse grind around 1:15 for more body and blended flavor.
Use these recipes as starting points. Water chemistry, coffee age, grinder geometry and brewer design all affect extraction. Keep dose and water constant while changing grind size so each adjustment gives useful feedback.
Whole Bean and Ground Options
Whole bean offers the most control and generally protects aroma longer. Choose a ground option only when it matches the brewer named in the selector. Pre-ground espresso cannot be matched perfectly to every basket, dose and machine, so whole bean is preferable when precise dialing is important.
Equipment and Related Coffee
Pair it with the Turin DF64 Gen 2 grinder when moving between espresso and filter settings. Espresso drinkers can compare the Turin Legato espresso machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was The Upsetter made for espresso?
Yes. It was originally developed as espresso, but it also won recognition as drip coffee.
Which origins are in the blend?
Nicaragua, Congo and Ethiopia.
Is it a dark espresso roast?
No. The product is listed as a light roast.
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