Ranger Blend

What is Ranger?

We have made some exciting changes to our blends, and Ranger is now a seasonal Regional blend, now made up of higher quality Reserve programs and Regional Coffees. Ranger supports both ends of the coffee supply chain; empowering small-lot producers while remaining accessible. Its seasonal nature means we can select from a broader range of coffees aligned with the harvest calendar. The components of Ranger are now:

• Brazil Capricornio Agata

• Ethiopia Limu Kossa

Flavour Profile:  Cocoa, Citrus, Caramel

A note from James, Head of Coffee

We are excited to share with you some information about Ranger Blend. Our mission at Coffee Embassy is to be as transparent as possible. We enjoy sharing information about the coffee you are drinking and help educate about coffee. Check out some extra info on the tabs below, or if you would like to know more about the coffees we are always happy to chat! 

Coffee terms/language

Before we get stuck into the details of the origins we would like to go over a few of the coffee terms/language we use every day.

What is a Regional Blend? - Regional coffees are collected from hundreds of farmers within a shared area, who grow similar varieties and process their coffees together. Some Regional coffees are part of Reserve Programs, helping smallholder farmers reach wider markets, with Cofinet supporting them through education and financial aid.

Cup/Quality Score - Scoring coffee is used to define the quality of the coffee. Scores are given to the individual origins. To be considered “Specialty” a coffee must score a minimum of 80/100. Most Specialty coffees score between 80 – 87. Only a few outstanding coffees will score higher than this.

Roast Degree/Type/colour/style - Back in the days of old, coffee roasts were (and still are by some) only described as being light, medium and dark. These descriptions are still relevant to a point but coffee is no longer as straight forward.  These days ones interpretation of colour can vary from roaster to roaster.  We try to triangulate roast degree (Temperature) Colour and Development of the roast not just the colour (as different origins can colour differently)

Styles: Spot Seasonal Blend, Seasonal Blend, Modern Blend, Regional Blend, Single Origin.

The Origins

Brazil: Capricornio Agata

Score: 83
Flavour Profile: Balanced Sweetness, Creamy Body, Smooth Finish

Process: Natural

Alta Mogiana is one of Brazil’s most traditional coffee-growing regions, located in the state of São Paulo. Widely recognised for producing some of the country’s finest coffees, the region benefits from an ideal combination of altitude, climate, and generations of cultivation and processing expertise. These factors consistently contribute to exceptional cup quality.

Capricórnio is deeply committed to ethical practices and improving the quality of life within its surrounding communities. The company actively supports projects that benefit producers and local organisations, working with coffees grown in compliance with ecological, social, and economic standards. This ensures long-term sustainability for farming families while maintaining consistent quality in the cup.

Through its Four Seasons Project, Capricórnio promotes sustainable farming by providing agronomic guidance and technical training. The company also advocates for gender equity in coffee, partnering with the International Women's Coffee Alliance across dozens of cities. Additional initiatives include collaboration with Coanop Cooperative and investment in youth-focused social programmes. As contributors to the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide, Capricórnio further supports fair pricing and transparency throughout the supply chain.

In the Alta Mogiana region, Guilherme Nassif Martins Ferreira represents a new generation of coffee producers. Guided by his father, Márcio Martins Ferreira, Guilherme is innovating production through sustainable practices while honouring the region’s rich coffee heritage. The family’s journey began when Márcio transitioned from dairy farming to coffee cultivation, gradually expanding their small plot-based properties.

Guilherme’s deep understanding of his crops led to the recognition of outstanding quality in his coffees, earning him second and third place in the 2016 and 2017 Alta Mogiana Coffee Quality Contest.

His commitment to excellence is evident in his adoption of new coffee varieties, structured post-harvest sensory evaluation protocols, and the use of African raised beds to carefully separate and enhance high-quality lots for premium markets. His achievements are the result not only of his own dedication but also of the collaboration of a skilled and committed team.

The Ferreira family story reflects a thoughtful generational transition. Márcio gradually handed over management and production responsibilities, targeting Guilherme’s full leadership by 2020. While placing his trust in Guilherme’s capabilities, Márcio continues to offer guidance drawn from years of experience — a reminder that coffee farming is an ongoing journey of learning.

Guilherme stands as a symbol of progress in Alta Mogiana: blending tradition with innovation and demonstrating the vital importance of passing down knowledge, responsibility, and stewardship across generations.

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Ethiopia: Limu Kossa

Score: 84+

Flavour Profile: Bright, Sweet berry fruits, Full bodied

Process: Washed

This washing station, founded in Limu Kossa is managed by full-time farmers that focus on cultivating exquisite Ethiopian heirloom varieties across 3250 hectares of land. These farms cultivate their heirloom varieties to be as close to their wild-grown counterparts as they can, made possible by exceptional agroforestry practices. The plants grow in the shade of 43 different species of trees, allowing for slow cherry development and beans that are more dense and flavourful.

Recipe

This is a good starting point for all of our espresso coffees. Adjust Accordingly to your own preference

Ground Coffee: 20g Espresso 

Weight out: 25g 

Contact Time: 25-30 Seconds

Recommended brewing age

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The Future of Better Coffee

Noticed the price of your coffee increasing this year? A few months ago we wrote a journal post on The Future of Better Coffee, which briefly explains some of the contributing factors to our price increases. We chose to slowly increase the price of our two main blends over the year to minimise the impact on our customers as much as possible, however these increases are unavoidable and the information we shared is still relevant today. We encourage you to read the journal post for more information.