What Exactly Is Gourmet Coffee?
- Adam | Northside Coffee
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
Introduction – What Exactly Is Gourmet Coffee?
Step into the world of gourmet coffee and you’re not just sipping a beverage, you’re enjoying a story of exceptional quality, bold flavours, and ethical sourcing. Commonly described as “specialty grade,” gourmet coffee starts at origin: high-altitude farms, rigorous quality control, and expertly roasted beans to bring out their finest notes .
Our Roast: Northside’s Approach to Gourmet
At Northside Coffee, every roast is a hand-crafted affair. We work with award-winning farms, honouring their unique terroir with light to medium roasts that retain vibrant acidity and complex flavours, chocolatey, nutty, fruity, citrusy, without burning through big, dark caramel notes. Think “gourmet” coffee with clarity, balance, and real character.
Ethically Sourced, Climate Positive
Gourmet isn’t just about taste, it’s about doing things right. We purchase from some Rainforest Alliance certified farms, support climate change projects each months and donate to plant trees in our coffee growing regions. By choosing gourmet, you’re supporting sustainability and social good.
From Farm to Cup: Our Categories
Northside Espresso Blends (orange label): Masterful mixes, balanced and flexible—perfect for espresso or filter. instagram.com+5northsidecoffee.co+5dropbylocal.com+5
Classic Single Origin (green): Pure flavours from specific regions, each bag a trip around the world. northsidecoffee.co
Sweet & Funky (pink): Fruity, bright, and tasting notes you’ll remember—with fun twist. northsidecoffee.co+1northsidecoffee.co+1
Decaf (blue): All the flavour, none of the buzz. northsidecoffee.co+1dropbylocal.com+1
Out of the Ordinary (gold): Rare micro-lots, quirky processing methods—expect the unexpected. northsidecoffee.co+1northsidecoffee.co+1
Brew Like a Pro
Want that café-level mug at home? Here’s how:
Buy fresh: Our micro-lots arrive straight off the farm—stay fresh with 2–4 week shelf life.
Grind right: Use method-specific grind—from espresso fine to French-press coarse—for ideal extraction.
Water matters: Clean, filtered at ~92–96 °C is your best bet.
Ratio rules: Aim for 1:16 coffee‑to‑water by weight—scale > stopwatch for consistency.
Taste and adjust: If it’s sour, grind finer or brew hotter; if it’s bitter, grind coarser or brew cooler.
Why You’ll Want a Second Cup
According to Northside’s tagline: “Coffee so good you’ll probably want another cup!” dropbylocal.comfacebook.com+10northsidecoffee.co+10northsidecoffee.co+10. Our roasts are designed to dance on your tastebuds, balanced, memorable, crafted for repeat enjoyment. Because gourmet isn’t a one‑off treat, it’s a daily delight.
Join the Gourmet Coffee Movement
More people than ever are searching “gourmet coffee” and for good reason. It’s about taste, transparency, impact. If you’re ready to explore, start with our most-loved offerings:
Origin Espresso Blend – balanced and versatile
Wilder Lasso Pink Bourbon – vivid and fruity
Colombia Single Origin Classic – chocolatey and smooth(Hint: mix and match with our 20% off second‑bag offer!)
Final Thoughts
From seed to sip, gourmet coffee is an experience—luxurious, ethical, and endlessly flavourful. At Northside Coffee Roasters, we take pride in every step: sourcing the best, roasting with care, and helping you brew a cup that tastes extraordinary. Ready to explore gourmet? Your tastebuds are in for a journey.
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