Origin Story
The 1718 Signature Blend is a masterful creation by founder Mohamed Hamdou, honoring the year coffee first arrived in the Americas and began its journey to becoming the world's most beloved beverage. This carefully crafted blend combines the finest beans from three distinct origins: the fruity complexity of Ethiopian Sidamo (40%), the balanced sweetness of Colombian Huila (35%), and the bright acidity of Guatemalan Antigua (25%). Each component is sourced from smallholder farmer cooperatives we've built long-term relationships with, ensuring consistent quality and ethical practices. The beans are roasted separately to highlight each origin's unique characteristics, then blended to create a harmonious cup that's greater than the sum of its parts. This is the coffee we use to train baristas, conduct cupping sessions, and introduce customers to the art of specialty coffee—it represents everything we stand for at 1718 Coffee.
Producer Details
Blend Components:
• 40% Ethiopian Sidamo - Sidamo Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (1,600-1,800 MASL, Natural process)
• 35% Colombian Huila - Asociación de Caficultores de Huila (1,650-1,800 MASL, Washed process)
• 25% Guatemalan Antigua - APCE Cooperative (1,600-1,800 MASL, Honey process)
Roast Profile: Medium roast, developed to balance brightness and body
Roasted in: Dubai, UAE by 1718 Coffee
Cupped & Approved by: Mohamed Hamdou, Founder & Head Roaster
Sustainability & Certifications
✓ 100% Traceable: Every component sourced from verified cooperatives with full traceability
✓ Direct Trade Partnerships: Long-term relationships with all three origin cooperatives
✓ Shade-Grown: All components cultivated under native tree canopy
✓ Fair Pricing: Premiums paid 20-30% above Fair Trade minimums to all producers
✓ Organic Practices: Natural farming methods across all three origins
✓ Community Investment: Portion of proceeds supports education and infrastructure in farming communities
✓ Carbon-Conscious: Roasted locally in Dubai to minimize transportation emissions for regional customers
Tasting Profile
Aroma: Complex with notes of dark chocolate, berries, and caramel
Flavor Notes: Blueberry, milk chocolate, honey, citrus, brown sugar
Acidity: Bright and balanced, reminiscent of black tea
Body: Full and creamy with velvety mouthfeel
Finish: Long and sweet with lingering chocolate notes
Versatility: Exceptional as espresso, pour-over, or French press
The 1718 Story
Our name commemorates 1718, the year coffee plants first crossed the Atlantic to the Americas, beginning coffee's global journey. This blend embodies that spirit of connection—bringing together the birthplace of coffee (Ethiopia), the Americas (Colombia), and Central America (Guatemala) in one harmonious cup. It's the coffee we're most proud to serve, the one we use to train the next generation of baristas, and the perfect introduction to what specialty coffee can be.
Traceability
Each component of this blend is fully traceable to its cooperative and region of origin. We maintain detailed records of harvest dates, processing methods, and import documentation. This blend is cupped weekly at our Dubai facility to ensure consistency, and we adjust the roast profile seasonally to account for crop variations. Featured in all our barista training programs and cupping sessions.
At 1718 Coffee, we're committed to knowing the people behind every bean we source. Questions about our Signature Blend's journey? We're here to share the story.
