This time of the year is all about our many wonderful traditions and coming together to honor them. For December, we’re excited to announce we are honoring the age-old tradition of pairing coffee and chocolate by teaming up with our favorite Mission District neighbor, Dandelion Chocolate. Together we’ve come up with the ultimate combination of notes and flavor profiles to bring you and your loved ones the ultimate sweet treat this holiday season. Stop by the Playground all month long to give (or get!) the gift of delicious single-origin coffee and chocolates.
And now, for your palate’s pleasure, we present the featured line-up for “Together For The Holidays” Month:
SWEET BLOOM COFFEE ROASTERS
Lakewood, CO | Founded in 2013 by Andy Sprenger
Dandelion Chocolate Pairing: Costa Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Coffee/Origin: Colombia Timana Huila
Variety: Castillo, Caturra
Process: Washed
Notes: Tootsie Roll, Dried Apple, Brown Sugar
KOPPI
Helsingborg, Sweden | Founded in 2007 by Anne Lunell and Charles Nystrand
Dandelion Chocolate Pairing: Wampu, Honduras
Coffee/Origin: Kenya Slopes of 8
Variety: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Notes: Floral, Citrus, Currant
SLATE COFFEE ROASTERS
Seattle, WA | Founded in 2012 by Chelsey Walker-Watson
Dandelion Chocolate Pairing: Maya Mountain, Belize
Coffee/Origin: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Natural
Notes: Cane Sugar, Orange Blossom, Nectarine
ROSELINE COFFEE
Portland, OR | Founded in 2012 by Marty Lopes
Dandelion Chocolate Pairing: Hacienda Azul, Costa Rica
Coffee/Origin: Guatemala La Pia
Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai
Process: Washed
Notes: Pear, Molasses, Almond Paste
SUMP COFFEE
St. Louis, MO | Founded in 2012 by Scott Carey
Dandelion Chocolate Pairing: Zorzal Estate, Dominican Republic
Coffee/Origin: Costa Rica Alma Negra
Variety: Villa Sarchi, Caturra
Process: Natural
Notes: Concord Grape, Chocolate Sauce, Merlot
Brew a cup or take home a chocolate + coffee pairing through December 31st in the Playground.
