Roast: Medium

Flavor Profile: Citrus, Maple, Chocolate Almond

Origin: Brazil & Mexico Blend

Best For: Drip, pour over, French press, espresso

Reserve No. 5 is a medium roast that refuses to play it safe. Bold enough to satisfy, bright enough to surprise — this is a cup built for those who want both comfort and character.

Sourced from Brazil and Mexico, two origins renowned for their natural sweetness and full-bodied structure, No. 5 is roasted to bring out the best of both. It opens with rich notes of chocolate-covered almond and warm maple sweetness — familiar, grounding, immediately satisfying. Then a thread of bright citrus cuts through, adding lift and clarity that keeps the cup from ever feeling heavy. The body is full and structured, the finish smooth and composed, with just enough complexity to make you reach for the next sip.

This is a medium roast coffee for people who have outgrown boring blends. Adventurous without being inaccessible. Refined without being precious.

How to Brew Reserve No. 5 Reserve No. 5 is one of the most versatile coffees in the Broken Road lineup. For drip, brew at 200°F with a 1:15 ratio — the chocolate and maple notes shine in a standard basket filter. French press at a 1:12 ratio amplifies the full body and brings out the almond richness. As an espresso, pull at a slightly longer extraction to let the citrus brightness balance the deeper chocolate base. This is a medium roast blend that genuinely rewards experimentation.

Bold meets balanced. That's Reserve No. 5.