Beverages

In 2022 we made the decision to diversify our sourcing for decaffeinated coffee. Rising costs and and inconsistency in freight channels meant that our source for Swiss Water Process decaffeinated coffee was increasingly unreliable due to the amount of transport required to get it to our roasting facility.

Like many roasters, we began sourcing what is commonly referred to as “Sugar Cane Process” decaf because it is much more readily available, and tends to produce a much more complex cup of coffee more similar in profile to our caffeinated offerings.

We’ve had several customers ask about the change, so we wanted to provide a little bit more information on the process. The process is also known as Ethyl Acetate (E.A.) decaffeination. Ethyl Acetate is a naturally occurring ester present in a number of fruits as well as during the fermentation stage of processing sugar cane into granulated sugar. This natural ester acts as a solvent that bonds naturally to caffeine molecules, so coffee seeds are steamed and soaked in a solution of water and ethyl acetate until no caffeine is detectable, then the coffee seeds are rinsed until there are no remaining traces of ethyl acetate and dried to prepare for export. 

Because the E.A. process can be done in the country of origin, E.A. decaf supply is not as dramatically impacted by disruptions in shipping lane traffic or increases in freight costs. We are able to source a great tasting coffee at a stable price with a low chance of supply chain disruption. 

Tasting Notes: Cereal, Bakers Chocolate, Sea Salt

Bag Size

Decaf Whole Bean

default

12oz

2.5lb

Blanchard's Coffee Co. was founded in 2005 with a mission of Good Work in Service of Great Coffee. We have always sought to build strong relationships throughout our community at large through a common love of coffee. 
We are committed to traceable, ethical coffee sourcing in order to continue to build resilience throughout the coffee supply chain and we look forward to the opportunity to share our coffees with you.


Blanchard's Coffee

In October 2020, we launched Richmond Blend alongside the grand opening of our second cafe on Forest Hill Avenue. Opening that cafe was a sort of homecoming for Blanchard’s Coffee, as the company’s first roasting facility was just across the street consisting of a humble cafe with homemade scones and a tiny basement where we would roast and package all the coffee by hand way back in 2012. Those first few years at our original location, 5047 Forest Hill Avenue, helped us establish deep ties to the surrounding community and Richmond as a whole. It felt only natural to create a blend that honored those ties to Richmond as we returned to where we started.

Living or visiting Richmond, you are bound to come across the James River in some capacity. The Fall of the James occurs smack dab in the middle of the City of Richmond and it’s where the elevation of the land drops about 100 feet. The fall line creates world-class white water rapids among large granite almost alien-like boulders in the James River as it passes right through the middle of downtown. The James offers a plethora of things for a nature-lover to do like kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and bird watching. Needless to say, the river is a special place for most Richmond residents, especially the outdoor enthusiast. Even if you’re not an “outdoorsy” person, you’re bound to cross the river while going across one of seven bridges or two pedestrian bridges as you bisect the city from north to south. We wanted to give an homage to this special river that makes Richmond so unique by outlining the shape of the river on our Richmond Blend label. Next time you see a bag of Richmond Blend, take a closer look at the label and see if can you point out your favorite place on the river.

We wanted Richmond Blend to be a coffee that was versatile and unique in it’s own right, just like the city we call home. Richmond Blend is smooth, and creamy, with notes of dark chocolate and toffee. It’s a real crowd-pleaser that can both satisfy the seasoned coffee connoisseur while also appealing to the more casual sipper. It tastes great in just about any brew method, from batch brewers to espresso but our favorite way to enjoy it has to be iced cold, sitting by the river on a hot summer day.

Tasting Notes: Toffee, Dark Chocolate, Creamy

Richmond Blend Whole Bean

Our signature espresso, Beartrap is a thoughtful blend of Central & South American coffees, both washed & natural process, to produce an elegant, rich espresso that is enjoyable both in milk based drinks as well as a straight espresso, developing from a rich, chocolatey-sweet first sip to a soft, clean finish.

Tasting Notes: Sweet, Smooth, Balanced

Bear Trap Espresso Whole Bean

The everyperson's coffee. Sometimes you just want a great, hot cup of coffee - no frills - just a mug of something that wakes you up, warms you up, and perhaps takes you back to some pleasant memory. We know that many of the best coffee memories aren't about complex flavor notes, they're simply about sharing a good cup of coffee with a friend. Blanchard's Blend was designed with all of this in mind - a straight forward medium roast coffee that fits most situations and pleases most palates.

Tasting Notes: Balanced, Cocoa, Caramel

Blanchard's Blend Whole Bean

Off road. On the trail. Down in a hole. Up a creek. In a pinch. Out yonder.
We sourced, roasted, and developed Decent Coffee for wherever you are. 
Hot. Cold. Just add water.

One pack includes 10 sachets of instant coffee.

Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Roasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker

DECENT Instant Coffee 10 Pack

45 g

The legend of Black Dog is a staple of Richmond, Virginia folklore. It is hard to parse truth from fiction when it comes to accounts of Black Dog, a stray that roamed neighborhoods in the West End of Richmond for years. Some people considered Black Dog a protector - a benevolent watchman - others viewed him as a scourge that needed to be captured and put down. Everyone agrees he was a wild, free-spirit that avoided capture or domestication despite countless attempts by city animal control and a number of residents of the neighborhoods he roamed. Writer, Mark Holmberg, once described Black Dog this way: "Black Dog treats humans as if they were fire, getting close enough for warmth - even occasionally licking the feet of children - but never allowing himself to be touched." We can't help but admire the legendary Black Dog's wild heart and free spirit. It was that admiration that led us to use his namesake for this unique blend of African coffees, highlighting its wild, exotic fruit-forward flavor, and citrusy, floral aroma.

Tasting Notes: Sweet Complexity, Blueberry, Mango

Black Dog Whole Bean

Named for the Richmond, Virginia neighborhood where our roasting facility is located, Rosedale is designed to be our most versatile offering, perfect for use as a brighter, more complex espresso, a sweet, fruity batch brew, or even a complex, floral hand pour. The balance between fruit-forward coffees, and rich, chocolatey, full bodied coffees makes Rosedale a favorite for any palate.
Rosedale's balance and complexity lends to it being suitable for a wide variety of brewing methods, including espresso, hand pour, home automatic coffee makers, and larger commercial batch brew machines. It also works very well as an iced coffee or cold brew.

Tasting Notes: Bright, Floral, Fruity

Rosedale Whole Bean

Midnight Oil is the cup of coffee that helps fuel our passion, whatever that passion happens to be. It keeps us going through the evening and into the night when others would be content to watch TV or turn in early. It’s simple, familiar, and easy to appreciate, allowing us to focus on creating, building, writing, designing — no matter what, it is a constant companion.

Tasting Notes: Smooth, Dark, Sweet

Midnight Oil Whole Bean

A blend of organic coffees from Central America, Basecamp is a medium to full-bodied coffee that is the perfect way to start your next adventure. Whether you're camping out by the fire, or sipping cold brew by the pool, Basecamp's bold, savory character will awaken your senses and prepare you to face the day ahead.

Tasting Notes: Toasted Almond, Salted, Caramel, Smooth

Fair Trade Organic Basecamp Whole Bean

Dark as Dark was originally created to satisfy a customer who was craving a dark roast profile coffee - something darker than anything else we offered. We decided that if we were going to do a dark roast we would do it well, avoiding the burnt, charred flavors often associated with that style of roast. The components of the blend change seasonally, but we always ensure that despite the dark roast profile, Dark as Dark is sweet, creamy, and chocolatey in the cup. Because of this, Dark as Dark has consistently been one of our most popular coffees.

There is something to be said for a straight forward product that says everything you need to know right there in the name. Dark as Dark appears in coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream, retail shelves, and in so many home coffee makers throughout the US, and that has a lot to do with how easy it is to understand and how great it tastes in your cup.

Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Smoky, Sweet

Dark as Dark Whole Bean

A seasonal Direct Trade blend honoring the close relationship between farmer and roaster. Handshake is designed to be a full-bodied, rich, sweet blend highlighting the best, most approachable characteristics of the origins used, while maintaining complexity that keeps all types of palates interested and coming back for more.

Handshake's balance and natural sweetness makes it a very versatile coffee that is best brewed with a French Press, automatic drip coffee maker, or Aeropress.

Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Caramelized Fruit, Roasted

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