Last updated: 2026-09-07T19:45:28.777Z

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From $17.35/250g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

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[Natural](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/natural)

**Variety:** [Red Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon-vermelho)

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[Castillo](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/castillo)

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[Catimor](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/catimor)

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[Catuaí](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/catuai)

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[Caturra](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/caturra)

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[Variedad Colombia](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/variedad-colombia)

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[Geisha](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/geisha)

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[Pink Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/pink-bourbon)

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[San Bernardo](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/san-bernardo)

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[Tabi](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/tabi)

**Altitude:** 950-2200 masl

**Recommended for:** Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> Astro is our explore range espresso blend, built with flat whites in mind. Bold, sweet, it's a coffee you’ll reach for daily and still feel excited about. In milk, it’s smooth and sweet like red berries and malted milk biscuits. As it cools, red apple and citrus come through, with a grapefruit finish for balance. The m

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# .jdgm-rev-widg{ display: none } Customer Reviews Based on 4 reviews Write a review 50% (2) 50% (2) 0% (0) 0% (0) 0% (0) R R. Exactly what it says on the tin - perfect for flat whites. Sharp but balanced with a fruity/chocolatey sweetness. Favourite coffee bean going atm! c cece Chocolatey and makes me smile Astro Explore Blend H Harriet Really tastes like Dark Chocolate There are "notes" of dark chocolate, and then there is this coffee. It tastes just like a chocolate bar with rich flavor and a light bitterness. A 10/10 coffee for me. I am brewing it black. 12

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250g

$17.35

($31.48/lbs)

1kg

$52.04

($23.60/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 63/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 76/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 58/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 59/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 23/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Biscuit

Citrus

Dark chocolate

Grapefruit

Malt

Vanilla

Milk

Red apple

Red berries

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