The 1957 Continental Blend – 227g Packet of Heritage Collection Coffee Beans

The 1957 Continental Blend Coffee Bean Backstory

The Nairobi Coffee and Tea Company has over one hundred years of history selecting and buying the finest quality coffee beans from around the world. High quality beans are only half the story, for the true testament to taste resides in how those beans are blended to create flavours and aromas that delight the palate and please the senses.

With over a century of recorded blending recipes, we felt inspired to look back at some of our most celebrated coffees. We chose 1957 as it marks the beginning of a new era of prosperity in Europe. Rising from the devastation of two brutal wars, leaders sought a lasting peace built on partnership, prosperity, and shared purpose. Their vision became reality in March of that year when the Treaty of Rome was signed at the Palazzo dei Conservatori on Capitoline Hill, one of the most historic and storied sites in the Eternal City. It was here that the foundations of the European Union were laid.

The 1957 Continental Blend is a coffee crafted from exceptional beans sourced from some of the world’s most sought-after coffee farms. This highly confidential recipe, known only to a select few, has been enjoyed by generations of people who love their coffee. We invite you to savour the splendour of the Continental Blend and enjoy the quiet majesty of its aroma and graceful taste.

Collect all 10 Heritage Coffees and experience luxury coffee beans from pivotal points in history. The past has never tasted so good.

Characteristics of the 1957 Continental Blend Coffee Beans

Roast Colour and Strength

The 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans offer a level 4 roast, delivering a confident, full bodied profile ideal for breakfast espresso or filter coffee. These heritage coffee beans reflect the balanced strength and European refinement that defined mid-century coffee culture.

Aroma

These 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans release an aroma of nutty warmth, cocoa richness, and mild spice, offering a fragrance reminiscent of continental cafés, polished counters, and the gentle sophistication of 1950s European coffee houses.

Flavour

With the 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans you can expect chocolate, nut, and gentle caramel sweetness. These coffee beans hold a comforting and satisfying flavour profile, offering a taste treat that reflects the elegance, optimism, and culinary charm of Europe in 1957.

Acidity

The 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans present low to medium acidity, creating a smooth, approachable cup that mirrors the calm, balanced craftsmanship of heritage European coffee enjoyed in grand hotels and bustling cafés.

Body

These 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans offer a full bodied profile, delivering a substantial and rounded cup that evokes the richness and depth associated with classic continental coffee traditions.

Texture

The texture of the 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans is smooth and creamy, producing a velvety mouthfeel that reflects the indulgent, heritage craftsmanship of Nairobi Coffee’s mid century blending expertise.

Palate

The 1957 Continental Blend coffee beans reveal a nutty, cocoa finish with a slight roast note, offering a refined palate that lingers gently and echoes the chocolate and hazelnut tones woven throughout this historic blend.