{"product_id":"ursae-solstice","title":"Ursae Solstice — Coffee beans, light roast, Yirgacheffe \u0026 Huila, washed process","description":"\u003ch6\u003eTwo origins, a remarkably clear floral-fruity profile\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolstice is a light roast, dual-origin blend bringing together Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia — the birthplace of Arabica coffee — and Huila, Colombia, one of South America's most recognized producing regions. Fully washed, it expresses a vibrant acidity and natural sweetness that the light roast fully preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully washed process removes the pulp from the bean before drying, resulting in a cleaner cup, more aromatically precise than natural or honey processes. For a floral-fruity blend like Solstice, this is the technical choice that allows the origins to speak for themselves without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yirgacheffe-Huila alliance creates precise complementarity: indigenous Heirloom cultivars from Ethiopia bring floral notes and finesse, while Caturra and Typica varieties from Colombia structure the body and add fruity roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCoffee Specifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia + Huila, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra, Typica (Colombia) — Heirloom (Ethiopia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High — citric and clean, characteristic of washed Yirgacheffe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium — mouthfeel without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e High — wild flower honey in the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flower, juicy peach, wild flower honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRecommended Brewing Methods\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral profile and high acidity of Solstice are best expressed in methods that highlight aromatic clarity: Chemex, V60, or Moka. For espresso, the light roast requires precise extraction — a slightly higher than normal temperature (92–94 °C) and a finer grind setting to compensate for the higher density of the lightly roasted bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFor Whom \/ Not For Whom\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty coffee lovers who appreciate floral and fruity profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose who prefer light roasts and vibrant acidity over full-bodied coffees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChemex, V60, or Moka users looking for a quality bean suited to these methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHome baristas who want to explore Ethiopian origins in espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose who prefer a full-bodied, low-acidity, dark roast coffee — consult other Ursae references available on lheureuxinc.com for a rounder profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic machines set for dark roast, which will not highlight the aromatic finesse of this bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePositioning\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the category of light roast specialty coffee beans, Solstice stands out with its dual-continent blend and fully washed process — a combination that promotes the aromatic clarity sought by specialty coffee enthusiasts. Roasted by Ursae, available on lheureuxinc.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePair with\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fully reveal Solstice's profile, a grinder with precise adjustment is essential: the Compak Fino allows for the necessary refinement for a light roast espresso. For filter methods, the Eureka Filtro offers a sufficient grinding range at an excellent value. Both are available on lheureuxinc.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ursae Café","offers":[{"title":"340g","offer_id":47029504835740,"sku":"URS-C009-0340","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs","offer_id":47029504868508,"sku":"URS-C009-0908","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":47029504901276,"sku":"URS-C009-2270","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2524\/4114\/files\/SOLSTICE_FRONT.png?v=1780673634","url":"https:\/\/lheureuxinc.com\/en\/products\/ursae-solstice","provider":"L'Heureux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}