Big Truck is the coffee that put Olympia Coffee Roasting Company on the map. This carefully crafted blend unites ethically sourced lots from Colombia and Ethiopia into a singularly versatile coffee that shines whether you're pulling espresso, brewing pour over, or pressing French. It's the kind of approachable, balanced coffee that works for morning routines and afternoon rituals alike—reliable without ever feeling boring.
Roasted to a medium profile (Agtron 66), Big Truck delivers a flavor experience that balances brightness with body, making it a true chameleon across brew methods.
Tasting Notes
Expect a harmonious cup with notes of milk chocolate, dried fruit, and a whisper of citrus acidity that keeps things lively. The Colombian component brings roundness and caramel sweetness, while the Ethiopian lot contributes floral complexity and a tea-like clarity. The body is smooth and medium-weight—substantial enough for milk drinks but clean enough to appreciate black. The finish is sweet and lingering, with just enough brightness to invite another sip.
Brew Methods
Big Truck is genuinely versatile. For pour over, try 24g of coffee in a Kalita Wave with 200°F water—the wave dripper's flat bed extracts the blend's balance beautifully. As espresso, it pulls rich shots with chocolate-forward sweetness and enough structure to cut through milk in cappuccinos and lattes. French press drinkers will find a full-bodied, approachable cup that highlights the blend's fruit-forward notes. Even cold brew works—Big Truck's inherent sweetness makes for a smooth, chocolatey concentrate.
About the Roaster
Olympia Coffee Roasting Company has been a Pacific Northwest institution since 2005, roasting seasonally sourced, relationship-driven coffees in Olympia, Washington. Big Truck remains their flagship for good reason—it's the coffee that introduced countless drinkers to what specialty coffee can be.
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