Santa Barbara Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack
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Santa Barbara Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack
The Santa Barbara Roasting Co. Light & Medium Roast Sample Pack contains four 3 oz coffees: Kona Blend, House Blend, Santa Barbara Blend, and Santa Cruz Island Blend. All four are pre-ground for automatic drip brewing, and the product record states that grind changes and substitutions are not available. This format is useful for comparing several roast and blend styles with the same brewer and water.
Coffee Profile
| Roaster | Santa Barbara Roasting Co. |
|---|---|
| Origin | Origins vary by included blend |
| Roast | Light through medium roast assortment |
| Style | four-coffee ground sample pack |
| Cup direction | Kona Blend, House Blend, Santa Barbara Blend, and Santa Cruz Island Blend |
| Available formats | four 3 oz bags, pre-ground for automatic drip; no substitutions or grind changes |
Roast Development and Cup Character
The assortment spans lighter and medium roast development rather than presenting four versions of one origin. Each component has its own composition, so a single country, cultivar, process, or tasting profile should not be assigned to the entire pack. The included Santa Cruz Island Blend is sold separately as a blend with its own published origin and roast information; the supplier record does not provide equivalent technical detail for every sample within this pack.
Brewing Guidance
Use a consistent recipe so differences between samples come from the coffee rather than changing technique. Each 3 oz bag contains roughly 85 grams. For automatic drip, begin near 60 grams per liter, or use an 18-gram dose with about 288 grams of water for a smaller 1:16 brew. Because all samples are pre-ground, adjust strength by changing dose or water rather than grind. Use clean, properly mineralized water and rinse the basket and carafe between coffees so aroma from one sample does not affect the next.
Grind, Freshness, and Equipment
Taste each coffee once hot and again as it cools. Lighter roasts can reveal more acidity and clarity at lower temperatures, while more developed blends may show greater body, sweetness, and roast character. Record the dose, water weight, brew time, and notes for each cup if you are using the pack to choose a larger bag. You can review the separate Santa Cruz Island Blend N.G. page for that component’s specific details or browse the Specialty Coffee collection for other roasters and origins. Reseal opened samples and use them promptly because ground coffee loses aroma faster than whole bean.
Who This Sample Pack Is For
This pack is useful for customers learning how roast development and blend composition affect a cup, or for shoppers selecting a future full-size coffee. Its fixed auto-drip grind makes it easy to compare the four samples without introducing grinder-setting differences.
Practical Comparative Tasting
Brew equal doses with the same water temperature and beverage yield. Taste each coffee hot, warm, and near room temperature, then note acidity, sweetness, body, clarity, roast character, and finish. Avoid milk and sweetener during the first pass. Because grind cannot be changed, correct an overly strong cup by increasing water or reducing dose; correct a weak cup by using more coffee. Rinse the brewer and carafe between samples and label written notes with the blend name.
About This Santa Barbara Roasting Co. Coffee
This coffee is roasted by Santa Barbara Roasting Co. and sold through Espresso Outlet. Orders are fulfilled directly by the roaster. The description above preserves the specific origin, roast, format, and cup information supplied for this product while leaving undocumented producer, cultivar, elevation, and processing details unstated. Explore more roasted coffees in the Specialty Coffee collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which coffees are included?
Kona Blend, House Blend, Santa Barbara Blend, and Santa Cruz Island Blend are listed.
How much coffee is included?
The pack contains four 3 oz bags, approximately 12 oz total.
Is the coffee whole bean?
No. Every sample is ground for automatic drip.
Can I substitute a coffee or request another grind?
No. The current listing says no substitutions or grind changes can be made.
What recipe should I use?
Start near a 1:16 ratio, keep the recipe consistent across samples, and adjust dose or water for strength.
How should I compare light and medium roasts?
Taste at several temperatures and note acidity, sweetness, body, clarity, and finish using the same brewer and water.
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