# Award-Winning Espresso Blends Casa Espresso's 'Charlestown Espresso Blend' Has Won National Awards By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlestown-espresso-blends References: [thetelegraphandargus](http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/business/15460457.Tasty__Bradford_coffee_company_wins_national_award/) & [casaespresso](http://www.casaespresso.co.uk/product/charlestown-espresso-blend/) Casa Espresso is a local roaster in Shipley, United Kingdom, but the humble cafe's 'Charlestown Espresso Blend' has been gaining national attention. Recently, the blend received the Gold Star Great Taste Award for 2017, beating out over 12,000 competitors to secure those top honors. Charlestown Espresso Blend is a mixture of [two different beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-roast-blend). Half the blend is composed of Brazilian Fazenda Santa Barbara beans, which are grown in the region of Campo de Vetentes. The other half is a Sumatran bean called Blue Toba Lintong. Grown at 1,300 to 1,400 meters above sea level, these beans are hydrated by the nearby Lake Toba. The resultant flavor profile has [notes of dark chocolate, caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-caramel-coffee), and biscuit with a dense body and a syrupy mouthfeel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisan Coffee Roasting:** The award-winning espresso blend from Casa Espresso showcases the growing trend of artisan coffee roasting, creating opportunities for independent coffee roasters to cater to niche markets. - **Specialty Coffee Blends:** The success of Casa Espresso's 'Charlestown Espresso Blend' highlights the trend towards specialty coffee blends, presenting opportunities for coffee shops and cafes to offer unique and high-quality coffee options. - **Sustainable Sourcing:** The use of ethically sourced Brazilian Fazenda Santa Barbara beans and Sumatran Blue Toba Lintong beans in the award-winning blend reflects the increasing demand for sustainably sourced coffee, presenting opportunities for companies in the coffee industry to promote eco-friendly practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Roasting:** The success of Casa Espresso's award-winning blend underscores the potential for growth and innovation within the coffee roasting industry. - **Coffee Retail:** The rising trend of specialty coffee blends opens up opportunities for coffee retailers to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The emphasis on sustainable sourcing in the coffee industry creates opportunities for companies involved in ethical and eco-friendly agriculture practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Crafted Three-Bean Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threebean-coffee-blend.md) - [Multi-Continent Coffee Bean Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bean-blend.md) - [Professional Foodservice Coffee Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-barista.md) - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md) - [50s-Style Espresso Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-espresso.md) - [Indulgent Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-day.md) - [South American Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-american-coffee-blend.md) - [Espresso-Based Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-blend-cold-brew.md) - [Full-Bodied Chocolate-Inspired Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette.md)