Clutch Espresso Blend is a reliable workhorse that's been with Populace's flagship since the beginning. Clutch has earned its name as the foundation for espresso programs at dozens of cafes nationwide. Sourced from Colombia and Guatemala, this carefully maintained blend prioritizes consistency while allowing specific lots to vary as harvests change, ensuring each component maintains the appropriate characteristics to preserve the profile baristas depend on. Expect a bright strawberry note up front that transitions to a sweet, syrupy body with a milk chocolate finish, creating an espresso with enough backbone to shine in milk-based drinks while remaining delicious on its own.