Cupid’s Blend – The perfect Valentine’s Day Coffee Gift

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Cupid’s Blend, our exquisite limited-edition speciality coffee designed to bring warmth, indulgence, and romance to your cup.

Expertly crafted for the season of love, this coffee is a blend of Brazilian and Bolivian single-origin beans that together deliver a beautifully balanced flavour profile with deep chocolatey notes and a natural sweetness that lingers delightfully on the palate.

Perfect for sharing a moment with someone special this Valentine’s Day, Cupid’s Blend is the ultimate way to say “I love you” with coffee.

Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising a coffee lover, this exclusive blend is available for a short time only—don’t miss out on this irresistible Valentine’s delight!

💘 Limited edition – Once it’s gone, it’s gone!
💝 Also available as part of our ‘Mon Amour’ Valentine’s Day gift box.
☕ A specially curated blend crafted by the Iron & Fire coffee experts

Order now and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!

Origin Of Brazilian Coffee Beans

In the early 18th century, the story of Brazilian coffee beans began when Brazil’s coffee journey was set in motion by an adventurous and cunning act of bio-espionage. Francisco de Mello Palheta, a resourceful Portuguese lieutenant colonel, was sent to French Guiana in 1727 to resolve a border dispute. However, his true mission was to acquire coffee seeds. Legend has it that Palheta charmed the wife of the governor of French Guiana, who gifted him a bouquet secretly hidden with coffee seeds. He successfully brought these seeds to Brazil, marking the inception of what would become a monumental industry.

The coffee plant was first found in the fertile ground in Para, but in Rio de Janeiro, the first significant plantation was established around 1770. Over the next few decades, the industry began to flourish as the climate and soil conditions in south-eastern Brazil proved ideal for the cultivation of coffee. By the early 19th century, the arrival of European immigrants provided the necessary labour force to expand production significantly. Consequently, Brazil’s coffee exports grew rapidly, and by the mid-19th century, Brazil had become the world’s leading coffee producer, a status it retains to this day.

The impact of coffee on Brazil’s economic and cultural landscape has been profound. Coffee not only shaped the country’s agricultural policies but also influenced its social and demographic structures. As plantations expanded, they attracted a diverse array of workers and settlers, including European immigrants who contributed to the development of local communities and infrastructure.

Origin of Bolivian Coffee Beans

The story of Bolivian coffee is one of resilience, transformation, and untapped potential. Unlike its neighbouring coffee powerhouses, Bolivia was a latecomer to the global coffee trade. Coffee plants were introduced to the country in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, likely brought by Spanish settlers and Jesuit missionaries. However, Bolivia’s rugged Andean terrain and lack of infrastructure meant that coffee remained a small-scale, local crop for much of its early history.

It wasn’t until the 20th century that Bolivian coffee began to gain international recognition. The country’s unique geography—high-altitude farms, rich volcanic soil, and a subtropical climate—provided an excellent environment for growing high-quality Arabica beans. Coffee cultivation became concentrated in the Yungas region, a lush mountainous area where the Andes transition into the Amazon basin. Here, smallholder farmers, often working on just a few hectares of land, began refining their craft, producing beans with a distinctive flavour profile characterized by bright acidity, fruity sweetness, and a smooth body.

Despite its exceptional coffee-growing conditions, Bolivia’s coffee industry has faced challenges. Limited infrastructure, high production costs, and competition from larger coffee-producing nations have historically restricted its output. However, in recent decades, a growing emphasis on speciality coffee and sustainable farming has helped Bolivian coffee gain a foothold in the global market. Organizations and cooperatives have supported small-scale farmers, encouraging practices like organic farming, shade-grown coffee, and direct trade relationships.

Today, Bolivia is celebrated for its high-altitude, speciality-grade coffee, often grown at elevations of 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level. While it may not match the sheer volume of Brazil or Colombia, Bolivia’s coffee is increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate its complex flavours, floral aromatics, and distinctive regional characteristics. The country’s coffee journey continues to evolve, with a focus on quality over quantity, making Bolivian coffee a hidden gem in the world of speciality coffee.