Dundalk coffee roasters win Two Stars at the 2025 Great Taste Awards
"We are delighted to get this award,' Pat McArdle of Dreambeans Coffee said. 'Cinco Jalisco is the result of a long time in tasting and blending by Master Roaster Pat Grant, to hit that perfect balance of bite, body and smoothness – without bitterness. We knew we had something special, and to have it recognised at this level is very rewarding. Our whole team works incredibly hard to produce a world-class coffee which we can deliver to our customers at a reasonable price. Everyone on the team is delighted."
It's a real cause of celebration as this means that Dreambeans have been awarded a total of three Two Gold Star Awards for their blends, putting them amongst Ireland's top coffee roasters.
The blend certainly impressed the Great Taste judges who said 'Big notes of muscovado and tropical fruits are present for this well-balanced coffee that has gentle acidity and good balance… an excellent blend… clever coffee, and a combination of great crafting and cunning flavour harmonies.' 'A delicious coffee that's intelligent and unexpected… rich milky chocolate notes… a really enjoyable product and cleverly put together.'
Cinco Jalisco is a powerful, complex blend with five constituent origins. It was developed with both flavour intensity and drinkability in mind—ideal for those who want a proper caffeine kick without any bitterness.
Whether taken black as an espresso or Americano, or with milk for a creamy, rounded cup, Cinco Jalisco offers 'bags of flavour, a good caffeine kick, and balance without bitterness.' It's a superb morning brew or mid-afternoon boost—*smooth, bold, and beautifully constructed*.
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