1957 Continental Blend Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
Brewing the 1957 Continental Blend Coffee Beans
Explore the 1957 Continental Blend and its chocolate, nuts and gentle caramel notes with your favourite brewing method. Available as coffee beans or ground coffee in 227g packets. Choose coffee beans to grind fresh to suit your equipment, or select ground coffee for convenient preparation.
- Espresso Machine Coffees – Finely grind the 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans for a concentrated espresso. Enjoy black or use as the base for a latte, cappuccino or cortado.
- Moka Pot Coffees – Use a medium-fine grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee for a bold, concentrated brew. Keep the heat gentle and avoid packing the coffee tightly.
- French Press Coffees – Coarsely grind the 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans for a full-bodied cafetière brew that retains the coffee’s natural oils.
- Cold Brew Coffees – Use a coarse grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee and steep in cold water for 12–24 hours. Serve over ice or with milk.
- Chemex Coffees – Use a medium-coarse grind to explore the 1957 Continental Blend in a paper-filtered cup with a clean, lighter texture.
- Pour Over Coffees – Start with a medium grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee and adjust to suit your brewer. A controlled pour helps reveal its flavour and aroma.
- Filter Machine Coffees – A medium grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee makes a convenient everyday filter brew. Grind coffee fresh to enjoy its aromas at their best.
- AeroPress Coffees – Start with a medium-fine grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans. Adjust the brewing time and dilution to suit your preferred strength.
- Stovetop Coffees – Brew the 1957 Continental Blend with a medium-fine grind and gentle heat for an aromatic cup. Remove from the heat when brewing is complete.
- Percolator Coffees – Use a coarse grind of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee for a robust brew. Avoid prolonged brewing to preserve its flavour.
Storage Recommendation
The 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans and ground coffee come in a resealable coffee bag. Reseal the bag after each use to help keep your coffee fresher for longer.
If you transfer the coffee beans or ground coffee from their original packaging, follow these simple storage tips to preserve their freshness:
- Store coffee beans or ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing to enjoy freshly ground coffee at its most aromatic.
1957 Continental Blend Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
Luxury Heritage Coffee – Discover The 1957 Continental Blend, a distinguished coffee inspired by the elegance and optimism of mid century European coffee culture. Available as either freshly roasted coffee beans or expertly prepared ground coffee, The Continental Blend delivers a rich, full bodied cup with a confident level 4 roast.
Expect an inviting aroma of nutty warmth, cocoa and mild spice, followed by delicious notes of chocolate, nut and gentle caramel sweetness. Its smooth, creamy texture and refined nutty cocoa finish create a wonderfully satisfying coffee with unmistakable continental character.
Part of Nairobi Coffee's Heritage Collection, The Continental Blend celebrates the spirit of 1957 and a new era of European optimism, partnership and prosperity. The past has never tasted so good.
The 1957 Continental Blend Backstory
The Nairobi Coffee and Tea Company has over one hundred years of history selecting and buying the finest quality coffee from around the world. High quality coffee is only half the story, for the true testament to taste resides in how those coffees are blended to create flavours and aromas that delight the palate and please the senses.
With over a century of recorded blending recipes, we felt inspired to look back at some of our most celebrated coffees. We chose 1957 as it marks the beginning of a new era of prosperity in Europe. Rising from the devastation of two brutal wars, leaders sought a lasting peace built on partnership, prosperity, and shared purpose. Their vision became reality in March of that year when the Treaty of Rome was signed at the Palazzo dei Conservatori on Capitoline Hill, one of the most historic and storied sites in the Eternal City.
The 1957 Continental Blend is a coffee crafted from exceptional heritage coffees sourced from some of the world’s most sought after farms. This highly confidential recipe, known only to a select few, has been enjoyed by generations of people who love their coffee.
We invite you to savour the splendour of the Continental Blend and enjoy the quiet majesty of its aroma and graceful taste.
Collect all 10 Heritage Coffees and experience luxury heritage coffee from pivotal points in history. The past has never tasted so good.
Characteristics of the 1957 Continental Blend Coffee
Roast Colour and Strength
The 1957 Continental Blend is a level 4 roast, offering ground coffee with a confident, full-bodied profile for breakfast, espresso or filter brewing.
Aroma of the Continental Blend
This ground coffee offers nutty warmth, cocoa richness and mild spice reminiscent of continental cafés and polished counters.
Flavour of the Continental Blend
Enjoy chocolate, nuts and gentle caramel sweetness in this ground coffee, reflecting the elegance and optimism of Europe in 1957.
Acidity of the Continental Blend
Low to medium acidity gives this ground coffee a smooth, approachable character.
Body of the Continental Blend
This ground coffee has a full, substantial and rounded body that evokes classic continental coffee traditions.
Texture of the Continental Blend
A smooth, creamy texture gives this ground coffee a velvety mouthfeel shaped by mid-century blending expertise.
Palate of the Continental Blend
This ground coffee leaves a nutty cocoa finish with a slight roast note, echoing its chocolate and hazelnut tones.
1957 Continental Blend
Heritage Collection · 227g Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
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Step into the 1950s - an age of rock and roll, elegant motor cars and continental cafe charm. Imagine an Italian piazza, the hiss of an espresso machine and nowhere you need to hurry. Our 1957 Continental Blend is a genuine remake of a 1950s coffee, roasted exactly as recorded in our collection of roasting recipe books dating back over 100 years. Freshly roasted for you today, it brings an authentic recipe from that decade back to life.
The Strength of the 1957 Continental Blend
The 1957 Continental Blend is a level 4 roast, with a confident, full-bodied profile for breakfast coffee, espresso or filter brewing.
The Aroma of the 1957 Continental Blend
Generous roasted warmth gives this aroma an immediate sense of welcome. A rich, rounded depth carries a gently rousing edge, adding interest as the fragrance opens around the senses. The presence is confident and enveloping, with an easy elegance that draws you towards the pleasure of the cup.
The Flavour of the 1957 Continental Blend
A rounded, generous flavour with a satisfying depth and a gentle sweetness that softens its roasted character. Each sip feels balanced and warmly expressive, revealing layers that settle together with ease. The richness lingers smoothly, leaving an assured, comforting impression and an invitation to savour the moment.
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