10oz.

Origin: Columbia, Ethiopia 

Process: Washed

Elevation: 1950-2100

Cup: Berries, Stone Fruit, Earl Grey, Honeysuckle, Round

Geometry has been described as "describing spaces that lie beyond the normal range of human experience." Soon, it will also be defined as "that coffee from Onyx that one is in love with and completely redefined their relationship with coffee." It serves as an answer for everything and contains two beloved coffees—a washed processed Ethiopian & Colombian. This blend has become a favorite among many. It is appreciated as both a filter coffee and espresso. Not only does it taste great in either form, but it is also easy to dial in as espresso or filter.

Admit it—when one was a kid, they didn't think they would be thinking of Geometry as an adult. But Onyx Coffee Lab has turned the tables, like a Lazy Susan. But there's no need to worry; their Geometry blend will not stress anyone out like middle school. Great as a filter coffee or an espresso, this blend has become the answer for everything. Skeptical? Here are some examples:

Q: Which coffee do you want for filter coffee? A: Geometry

Q: What coffee should we have as an espresso? A: Geometry

Q: The Pythagorean theorem is a formula used in which form of mathematics? A: Geometry

This coffee is ridiculously good and approachable while also remaining complex. It will convert even the most skeptical towards Specialty.

BLEND APPROACH

Onyx's approach to creating blends is a bit different. Instead of choosing coffees from specific countries or regions that will, in theory, intertwine well to develop complex & cohesive flavors like most, they start from the end and work their way back. This perspective means they choose to create a particular flavor profile first - deciding which acidities, sugars, and fats they want to accentuate for the coffee. Once a flavor profile has been set, in this case, blueberry, lemon, and tea for Geometry. They then start cupping blind through a large number of coffees to find these specific attributes. With this blend, the Colombian gives them a syrupy, clean, fermented fruit flavor. It shows itself upfront and in the finish. Next, they add a washed Ethiopian to add more fruit and complexity.

The purpose is that once a flavor profile is created, they update the coffees that make up Geometry every 2-3 months. This allows them to have a year-round blend with a flavor profile of high quality while retaining their commitment to seasonal coffees. This vigorous amount of cupping and blending takes a considerable amount of time. But they really think it makes the difference and is a system they use for all their blends.

Feel excited that the coffee one is tasting is always in season, and therefore, it is cupping and tasting to its full potential. Onyx will never compromise their commitment to high-quality coffees and blends, whether it’s a single origin release or a blend component. They will not buy “blender” coffees to save cost or prolong a good coffee. They also always keep blends to three coffees or less and maintain ratios in the build. This way what one extracts is the flavor profile they designed. 100% Arabica beans.