Summer! Too often riddled with family celebrations that put you at a high-risk on the receiving end of a misguided monologue from THAT uncle. While we can’t spare you this “Love Doctor’s” overly confident relationship advice that has been saved one too many times by roadside flower stalls, we can cut the fat on coffee jargon that is likely to leave most of us none the wiser.

This blend is a nod to a simpler time. Tastes like the freedom of speeding your way past the “no running in pool area” sign as you launch into your fifth attempt of splashing your siblings with a bomb. Subtle notes of staying hydrated from the garden hose after you jumped the neighbour’s fence and outran their dog to get your ball back. Hints of chocolate cereal, the one you woke up extra early for, to make sure it was yours for the taking from the cereal sixpack. 

Tommy told me to mention that there’s five different anaerobic naturals, a few other naturals, maybe a honey and a washed going in this blend, but deep down all you really need to know is that this is good coffee.

Like all great Renaissance men, Ethan often finds himself roped into new jobs, paths, chores, favours, and hobbies—many of which eventually turn into vocations. Author, illustrator, musician, oven builder, gardener, saxophonist, DJ, historian, and public speaker, to name just a few. Ethan had a short stint at Commonfolk some years back, helping us out with copywriting (add that to the list). But when he was offered his dream job at Melbourne Zoo—lion tamer, or perhaps monkey masseur—he couldn't pass it up.

So, we’ve settled for his 17th-best talent: illustration, for our summer seasonal artwork. If you love this artwork as much as we love Ethan, head over to @e.e.jenkins to see what else he’s been dabbling in lately.

Espresso
Starting pretty conservatively with a 1:2 ratio looking for depth of flavour and texture.

D: 21.5
Y: 42
T: 29 secs

(try to age for at least 7 days)