Luke - Indonesia/Colombia Blend

The Best of Two Worlds

Luke is our masterfully crafted blend combining 70% Indonesian Sumatra Mandheling G1 TP with 30% Colombian Supremo 17/18. This isn't just a random mix - it's a carefully proportioned blend designed to showcase the strengths of both origins while creating something entirely unique.

The Indonesian Sumatra provides the foundation - that signature creamy body, earthy complexity, and chocolate-tobacco richness that makes Mandheling legendary. The Colombian Supremo adds brightness, clarity, and sweet citrus notes that lift and balance the blend, preventing it from becoming too heavy or one-dimensional.

The result is a blend that's greater than the sum of its parts: complex layered flavors, satisfying body, balanced acidity, and incredible versatility across roast levels. Luke particularly shines in medium-dark to dark roasts where the interplay between earthy Indonesian character and bright Colombian sweetness creates remarkable depth.

Blend Composition

Technical Specifications

Cup Characteristics

Luke delivers a remarkably complex cup with layers of flavor that unfold as you drink. The Indonesian base creates depth while the Colombian brightness adds dimension.

Flavor Profile Development

Luke is designed for darker roasts where the blend truly shines, but it's also versatile enough for medium roasts:

Roasting Guide for Luke Blend

Key Roasting Tips

• Two beans, one roast: The beauty of pre-blending is that both beans roast together, creating integration that post-roast blending can't achieve
• Aim for darker roasts: Luke is designed to shine at Full City+ and beyond where the complexity really develops
• Charge temperature: Start at 380-400°F, standard for most home roasters
• Watch the development: The Indonesian component dominates, so roast as you would for Sumatra but with slightly faster development
• First crack timing: Typically 8-10 minutes depending on batch size
• Push into second crack: Don't be afraid to go darker - the Colombian component prevents harshness
• Cool thoroughly: Luke develops lots of body, so cool quickly to prevent over-roasting
• Rest generously: 2-3 days minimum, up to 7 days for espresso - the flavors integrate beautifully with time

Why Luke is Special

The Art of Blending

Coffee blending is an art that dates back centuries. While single-origin coffees showcase the unique characteristics of one place, blends create something new - combining the strengths of multiple origins to achieve a profile that's impossible with any single coffee.

Luke represents our vision of what an Indonesian-Colombian blend should be. We chose these specific components for their complementary characteristics: Indonesian Sumatra for body and earthiness, Colombian Supremo for brightness and sweetness. The 70/30 ratio ensures the blend has a clear identity (Indonesian-dominant) while maintaining complexity (Colombian lift).

Many commercial blends are created to reduce costs or mask defects. Luke is the opposite - we're blending two premium, Grade 1 coffees to create something exceptional that neither could achieve alone. This is blending at its best: enhancing, not compromising.

What Home Roasters Are Saying

Luke vs. Our Single Origins

Want layered complexity in dark roasts? Luke is your blend. Prefer earthy Indonesian simplicity? Try John. Looking for bright Colombian clarity? Choose Matthew.