BLENDED
COFFEES

A “blend” is coffee made by mixing beans from different regions. This creates a cup with a more balanced and complex flavor compared to single-origin coffee, which comes from just one place.

In Spain, the term “blend coffee” is often confused with “coffee mixture,” but the two are quite different. While the literal translation of “mixture” might seem accurate, it has a specific cultural meaning. Traditionally, “coffee mixture” refers to coffee roasted with sugar—commonly known as torrefacto. In this process, sugar is added during roasting, usually making up around 20% of the total weight. The sugar caramelizes and burns, giving the coffee a darker, more bitter flavor. A “mixture” typically combines naturally roasted coffee with torrefacto, and the latter is often associated with lower-quality coffee.

At Incapto, we avoid torrefacto entirely. Instead, we focus on 100% naturally roasted coffee. That’s why we use the term “blend” in English—to make it clear that our coffee is free from sugar or artificial additives. Natural roasting is a simple process: just green coffee beans roasted with heat to unlock their full flavor. Our blends combine beans from at least two different origins (sometimes more) and are always naturally roasted.

Blends can vary a lot. Some are made entirely with high-quality Arabica beans that complement each other, while others mix Arabica with Robusta beans. Arabica-Robusta blends are common in coffee served at hotels, restaurants, or catering events. However, some cheaper blends—like those in many supermarkets—use low-quality Robusta beans, resulting in less flavorful coffee.

It’s important to understand that “blend” doesn’t automatically mean high-quality coffee. It simply means beans from different origins have been combined. The quality of a blend depends on the types of beans and how they’re mixed. At Incapto, we create blends with only premium, naturally roasted beans to give you the best coffee experience every time.