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The French Laundry Blend

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This special blend was designed in partnership with Chef Thomas Keller to complement the environment and outstanding food of The French Laundry. A portion of each bag sale is donated to the Ment'or BKB Foundation.

Size

cecom-special

12oz

save 15% per oz

2lb

Flavor Profile

Origin
Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
Tasting Notes
Sweet and complex flavors of dark chocolate, cherry, and mixed berries.
Roast Level

Light Med Lt Med Med Dark Dark

Origin Story

Ismael Hassen Aredo (Ethiopia)
Multiple producers (Kenya)
Las Rosas Women's Group (Colombia)

The French Laundry Blend centers on an exceptional coffee from Kayon Mountain Estate in Southern Guji, Ethiopia. Farm owner Ismael Hassen Aredo cultivates 300 hectares of his own coffee while also processing cherries from over 140 nearby smallholder farmers. In a region where labor is often drawn away by precious metal mines, Ismael offers competitive wages to retain skilled workers season after season. This coffee is naturally processed—dried with the cherry intact—resulting in a vibrant, fruit-forward cup that forms the heart of this exceptional blend.

Adding complexity to the blend are two fully washed coffees from some of the world’s most renowned coffee-growing regions. The first is a vibrant, citrusy coffee from Kenya, which beautifully enhances the blend and contributes to its delicate acidity. The second is a coffee from Colombia, which adds depth with rich flavors of baking spices and bittersweet chocolate. Combined with the perfect degree of roast, these coffees create a wonderfully balanced blend, ideal for enjoyment in the restaurants of one of the world’s best chefs.

Altitude

5,250 - 7,380 feet

Variety

Various

Processing

Natural, Washed

Why We Love This Coffee

Equator’s relationship with Chef Thomas Keller and The French Laundry began with a phone call in 1999 when Laura Cunningham, The French Laundry’s first General Manager, invited Equator to present a coffee tasting to Chef Keller and The French Laundry team. At the time, Equator was a young company on a mission to show how good coffee can be. Chef Keller and The French Laundry, who are pioneers in the contemporary fine dining, farm to table tasting menu model, were initially drawn to Equator’s sourcing philosophy.

The diligence and care behind Equator’s sourcing philosophy appealed to Chef Keller, and their shared desire to purchase the best available products and build recipes to highlight them resulted in a natural partnership that has lasted for 25 years. The French Laundry has held the coveted three Michelin star designation since 2007, earning the reputation as one of the best restaurants in the world.

Sustainably Sourced

Good Coffee, Better Planet

$1 from every 12oz bag of The French Laundry Blend sold ($2 for 2lb bags, $3 for 5lb bags) is donated directly to Ment'or BKB Foundation: nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America.

This organization uses grants and scholarship opportunities to build a sustainable and diverse community of young American professionals that are knowledgeable and confident in their career pursuits and will be life-long ambassadors of quality and excellence in the world of gastronomy.