The Detroit House blend is a mixture of beans from Central America, South America, India, Africa, and the Caribbean. These beans have been carefully blended together to present a clean and bold cup of coffee. It has clean bright acidity, big bold chocolate, and has a lingering orange finish.
The House Blend was created to be more than just a blend, but a representation of the vast diversity in culture within Detroit. The coffee also speaks to the insanely deep music culture in Detroit. Each decade, Detroit seems to put out a new genre of music, or capitalize on existing sounds and tones.
Detroit has one of the richest and longest musical histories in the U.S., acting as an epicenter for new music and musical influences throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Modern music in Detroit arguably started with Blues in the 1920s which lasted well into the 1930s. Gospel music dropped a few years later. Then Jazz emerged in the 30s, followed shortly by Soul and R&B with the creation of the famed Motown Records. The Rock & Roll genre wasnāt far behind, solidifying itself in Detroitās music scene in the mid-50s. Jazz, Gospel, Soul, R&B, and Rock & Roll powered Detroit well the 1980s, which arguably gave way to two ānewā kinds of music; electronic dance music known as Techno, and Hip Hop. Fast forward to today, Detroit is home to some of the most well-known record labels and musicians of our time. All of these musical genres continue to flourish and define the city of Detroit and its culture. The Detroit House Blend was crafted to honor the long, vibrant musical history and culture. Itās delicious brewed any way, presenting a sweet and full-bodied cup with nuanced acidity and a smooth, clean chocolately finish.