East View Catalyst Women-Produced Dark Roast Blend

East View Catalyst is a women-produced blend of Sumatra and Ethiopia coffees built for dark-roast drinkers who want a bold, heavy, and rich cup without a burnt finish. The Sumatra component comes from women in a subgroup of the Gayo Arabica Mahkota Indonesia Cooperative. The Ethiopia component is a naturally processed coffee from Tigest Wako’s single-estate farm in the Yirgacheffe region. East View named the blend Catalyst to recognize the women whose coffee work supports their farms and communities. Whole-bean and freshly ground options are available in 12-ounce, 2-pound, and 5-pound sizes.

Coffee profile

Origin, production and flavor context

The Sumatra producers belong to a democratically organized cooperative structure and receive a premium that can be reinvested in farms and communities. The Ethiopia component comes from Wako and is described as sweet, fruity, and complex, with subdued acidity that complements the Sumatra coffee. The product record does not identify the blend ratio, individual Sumatra farms, cultivars, elevations, Sumatra processing method, or a precise roast endpoint. It is presented to dark-roast drinkers and described as bold rather than burnt; this page therefore calls it dark-roast oriented without inventing a numerical roast specification.

Brewing guidance

For drip coffee, start with 30 grams to 500 grams of water, a medium grind, and water around 195–200°F. Aim for three to four minutes. If the heavy body becomes dry or smoky, grind coarser or lower temperature. If the cup seems flat, grind slightly finer or increase the dose. For French press, use 32 grams to 500 grams and steep four minutes before plunging slowly. Espresso can begin at 18 grams in and 38 grams out in 27–31 seconds; adjust yield to manage concentration and finish.

Choosing a method and format

Catalyst’s blend structure makes it suitable for drip, immersion, or milk-based espresso. Paper filtration will improve clarity between the earthy, heavy structure and the Ethiopia component’s fruit; immersion will emphasize weight. For milk drinks, dial the espresso sweet before steaming. Developed roasts can leave more oil on equipment, so clean grinder chutes, burr surfaces, and brewers regularly. The 12-ounce bag is practical for home exploration, while larger formats fit steady service.

Serving and comparison notes

For batch brewing, start with 60 grams per liter and use a thermal carafe rather than a hot plate. The blend’s heavier structure can stand up to milk, but it should still show sweetness before milk is added. If you compare Catalyst with a single-origin Ethiopia or Sumatra, use the same ratio and serving temperature. That reveals how the two components work together instead of turning the comparison into a strength test.

Dialing in and freshness

Allow fresh coffee to degas, then keep dose and brew ratio fixed as you adjust grind. Evaluate body, sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and finish. The Turin DF64 Gen 2 supports repeatable dialing in, and the Turin Legato offers measured control for espresso and milk drinks.

Store sealed coffee in a cool, dry cabinet away from light, moisture, heat, and strong odors. Grind immediately before brewing when practical. Orders placed through Espresso Outlet are routed to the roasting partner for fulfillment, so roast and dispatch timing follow that partner’s workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Which origins are in Catalyst?

The blend combines Sumatra, Indonesia and Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia coffees.

Who produced the Ethiopia component?

The documented producer is Tigest Wako.

How is the Ethiopia coffee processed?

It is identified as naturally processed.

Who produced the Sumatra component?

It comes from women in a subgroup of the Gayo Arabica Mahkota Indonesia Cooperative.

Is the exact blend ratio listed?

No. Component percentages are not specified.

What sizes are available?

Choose whole bean or freshly ground in 12-ounce, 2-pound, or 5-pound sizes.