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Smooth Operator

Roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Smooth, balanced filter coffee with chocolate, caramel and almond notes.

Smooth Operator — Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
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chocolateycaramel sweetnessalmond roundness

From the roaster

This is our ultimate crowd pleaser. Smooth Operator is meant to hit all the right notes and remind you back to your Sunday morning coffee. It's a very chocolatey coffee that's nicely balanced with caramel sweetness and almond roundness.

If you're new to our coffee and you're unfamiliar with juicy or bright coffees, Smooth Operator is the right place to start.

The coffee in Smooth Operator right now comes from a small group of amazing people in the El Cielito & El Cedral regions of Honduras. You can read more about them below.

Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Context

Smooth Operator, roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, brings together coffees from two distinct microzones within Honduras's Marcala region: El Cielito and El Cedral. The blend emphasizes approachable, rounded character—chocolate and caramel sweetness form the foundation, while almond notes add body and smoothness. This profile reflects a roasting philosophy that prioritizes balance and drinkability, allowing the inherent sweetness of the Honduran origin to shine without excessive complexity. For those exploring how different flavor elements interact, the flavor wheel offers a helpful framework for identifying these cocoa and confectionery notes in your cup.

Buy — $20.15 from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smooth Operator grown?

Smooth Operator, roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Marcala, Honduras.

What does Smooth Operator taste like?

Expect tasting notes of chocolatey, caramel sweetness, and almond roundness.

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