• 1kg red bag of ST. ALi Nutcracker espresso blend coffee with a stepped cream label
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Nutcracker
Christmas Espresso Blend

Nutcracker
Christmas Espresso Blend

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Dark chocolate, roasted chestnut, candied orange

Meet Nutcracker, our new limited edition Christmas blend.

As much a gift as it is a coffee. It’s unashamedly festive, and we love it for that.

Your Christmas caffeine sorted - think stollen and fruit cake with undertones of toffee for a true taste of the festive season.

 

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TASTING NOTES

Dark Chocolate · Chestnut  · Candied Orange
Strength: ●●●●●○○

Our ode to that unapologetic spirit. Like the classic tale, it’s bold, a little dramatic, and alive with magic. Rich, decadent, and made for mornings that stretch into midnight.

BEST SERVED

Espresso · Plunger  · Stovetop 

A little festive magic in every cup. Nutcracker is made for slow Christmas mornings, long lunches and everything in between. Whether it's an espresso, stovetop or plunger, this seasonal favourite knows how to make an entrance. After all, the best traditions are worth brewing.

BREW GUIDE & RECIPE

Dose: 20–25g · Yield: 46–52g · Time: 26–32 seconds

Grind: Fine

Nutcracker brings a little festive cheer to every extraction. If your shot runs fast and tastes thin, grind finer. If it's slow and bitter, go coarser. Aim for a steady, honey-like pour from the 8-second mark. Pull toward the longer end (52g) for a brighter, cleaner cup, or keep it shorter (46g) for a richer, sweeter finish. A little adjustment goes a long way towards your perfect Christmas cup.

Grind: Medium-fine

Fill the basket level and resist the urge to tamp. Nutcracker likes a gentle touch. Use filtered water where possible and brew over medium heat. The moment you hear that familiar bubbling and sputtering, take it off the heat. Let it run too long and you'll lose the sweetness. Rich, comforting and full of festive character, Nutcracker on the stovetop is Christmas in a cup.

Grind: Coarse · Dose: 70g per litre · Water temp: 94°C (just off the boil)


Add your coffee, pour water halfway and give it a gentle stir. Let it bloom for 30 seconds before topping up and placing the lid on without pressing. Steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly and steadily. Pour immediately to keep the sweetness intact. Nutcracker in a plunger is rich, comforting and full of festive warmth. The kind of cup worth slowing down for.

Full cream, skim, almond or oat milk. Nutcracker plays beautifully with them all. Rich, comforting and full of festive character, it's made for everything from a morning piccolo to a leisurely latte. Whether it's a flat white before the Christmas rush or a slow afternoon coffee, Nutcracker brings a little magic to every cup.

SOURCING

40% Nicaragua · 40% El Salvador · 20% Ethiopia


This year's Nutcracker brings together three distinctive origins for a rich, festive expression of sweetness. Nicaragua Flor Y Nata Washed and El Salvador Tres Puertas Washed form the foundation, delivering depth, balance and a beautifully rounded sugar-driven profile. Ethiopia Shakiso Natural adds a vibrant finishing touch, bringing notes of orange, almond and raisin. Together, they create a comforting, layered blend made for the magic of the festive season.

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