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Oso Negro Coffee
Nelson, BC, Canada
Oso Negro is a Nelson institution in the Kootenays: an organic, ethically sourced roaster whose café on the corner of Ward and Victoria — a block up from Baker Street — has a garden patio and a long wooden bar. It roasts, grinds, brews and kegs everything in-house, and its blends, from the light Meteor to the dark Prince of Darkness and Valhalla, are stocked across the Kootenays.
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Oso Negro – Ward Street Café
604 Ward St, Nelson, BC, CanadaMon–Sat 7am–5pm; Sun & holidays 8am–4pm
+1 250-352-7661Coffees
15 coffees
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Peppery, chocolatey aroma; black cherry and chocolate in the cup; medium body The name says it all! Comprised of a mixture of Central and South American coffees at three different roast levels and naturally processed Ethiopian at two roast levels. The result is a sweet blend with dried cherry tartness and a rich chocolatey finish. Enjoy! Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Keeping it real; a full-bodied, rich and hearty mix of Central American and Indonesian beans. One of Oso’s most popular blends. 100% organic and fairly traded. The Deeply Blend is a creamy combination of big body, rich nuttiness, and dark chocolate thanks to smoky Sumatran and smooth Central and South American roasts. An excellent choice as a drip extraction or a very dark espresso. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our most popular medium blend, Full Original creates a delicate cup highlighted by graham-cracker-sweetness and smooth, mild nuts. Buttery coffee from Central and South America is paired with mildly earthy Sumatran, resulting in a balanced, creamy blend. How To Store : Store in a cool, dry, airtight environment. Do not refrigerate, avoid freezing Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Sweet, nutty aroma; notes of citrus balanced with roasted nut; full bodied The Low Acid Blend features smooth coffee from Central and South America and mildly nutty Sumatran beans. The result is a subtly earthy blend with a clean, sweet aftertaste. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Sweet, floral aroma; tangy, chocolate and sugar coated flower petals; full body A delicious fusion of chocolatey Central and South American beans, exotic spiciness from East Africa, and buttery smoothness from Indonesia. A clean, full-bodied blend with a hit of spice at the finish. Messy Room is a highly recommended espresso blend. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Full, multifaceted Central Americans are rounded by Sumatran beans to create a richly textured flavour. Back in the day, this was the beloved house-blend of the Meteor Pizza in Kaslo. 100% organic and fairly traded. [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px|| Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

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Dark, fruity aroma; chocolate with fruity undertones in the cup; nice round body Dark and secretive! The Night Owl Blend combines coffee from Central America, Indonesia and Africa to build a taste that offers many layers of intimacy. Enjoy! Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Reminiscent of tropical gardens, P+H’s Addiction is an exceptionally fruity, floral, and well balanced blend courtesy of exotic Indonesian and washed Ethiopian coffees. A memorable experience. How To Store : Store in a cool, dry, airtight environment. Do not refrigerate, avoid freezing Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Milk chocolate with tropical fruit notes; cacao nibs, raspberry chocolate; velvety body Very dark with an exotic edge, the Prince of Darkness is one of our most popular and iconic blends. Fruit and spice notes fuse with deep, rich smokiness to create an exceptional blend with body and soul. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Spiced chocolate with a hint of vanilla; lighter body than Deeply The Princess of Darkness Blend provides a big, clean mouth feel, smooth butteriness and a hint of rich savoury nut. Our darkest blend, still faintly sweet like caramel – the Princess is a great choice for making a powerful dark drip. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

Chocolate-banana aroma; sweet, balanced, notes of tropical fruits and chocolate; full bodied Oso Negro’s original blend, Selkirk offers exotic fruitiness and sweet, floral notes. Central and South American beans provide mild acidity and body and are complemented by rich, floral Indonesian and clean, fruity Ethiopian coffees. Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

A big body and subtle clarity mark the Speckled Sky Blend. Faintly earthy and floral thanks to a speckling of light beans, this all-Indonesian dark blend closes with a deep chocolate aftertaste. How To Store : Store in a cool, dry, airtight environment. Do not refrigerate, avoid freezing Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).

A very dark version of the original Selkirk Blend, the Valhalla is as sweet as it is dark. Faint spice, raspberry and chocolate ice cream notes are the result of combining Central and South American, Ethiopian, and Sumatran roasts. How To Store: Store in a cool, dry, airtight environment. Do not refrigerate, avoid freezing Source: osonegrocoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).