Coffee guide
Stick with the same order every day? You are not alone. There is even a bit of research linking how we take our coffee to the kind of people we are. Here is the playful version, with a King Carlos coffee to match each.
How you take your coffee, black, sweet, milky or decaf, says a little about you, and points to a coffee you will probably love. None of this is science you should bet the house on. It is a bit of fun, with a bean to match.
Black: the purist
You like things done properly and you do not need fuss. Black coffee hides nothing, so it suits people who are patient, no-nonsense and a bit old school. It also lets a good single origin show off. Match it with our Peru Natural Sundried, sun-dried for candied apple, mango and pineapple, lovely as a pour over.
Espresso: the go-getter
Short, sharp, no time to waste. Espresso drinkers tend to be bold and driven, the type who get things done. A blend with body and sweetness pulls a great shot: our Gran Mezcla is built for espresso, with caramel, chocolate and orange.
Milk and a touch of sweet: the people person
Milk softens the edges, and so do you. Flat white and latte drinkers tend to be warm, social and generous. You want a coffee with enough body and sweetness to carry through milk. Our Re Firma does exactly that, with dark chocolate, berry and brown sugar.
Flavoured and adventurous: the experimenter
Caramel today, something new tomorrow. If you like to mix it up, you are probably creative and happy to take a risk. Best move: stop guessing and build your own blend, tuned exactly to your taste.
Decaf: the considered one
You want the ritual and the flavour, not the jitters or the 2am ceiling-stare. Decaf drinkers tend to be measured and health-aware, and they know what they want. Our Colombian Sugar Cane Decaf keeps the cocoa, caramel and brown-sugar character with only a trace of caffeine.
FAQs
What does drinking black coffee say about you?
Playfully, that you are patient, no-nonsense and like things done properly. It also lets a good single origin shine, since there is no milk to hide behind.
Is there really research on coffee and personality?
There are lighthearted studies linking taste preferences to personality, but treat it as fun rather than fact. How you take your coffee is mostly about what you enjoy.
What is a good coffee if I drink mostly milk?
A blend with body and sweetness that carries through milk. Our Re Firma and Gran Mezcla are both built for milk-based drinks.
Find your real match
Forget the personality test. Tell our finder how you brew and drink, and it will match you to a King Carlos coffee in about a minute.
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