{"title":"Signature Blends","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultiple coffees, blended in-house. Each blend has a name and a story. Built to be reliable, balanced, drunk every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"west-coast-trail-blend","title":"West Coast Trail Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-batch roasted by Chris in Edmonton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll bags ship whole bean for maximum freshness. Want it pre-ground? Reply to your order confirmation with your brew method and I'll grind it the day it ships.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blend named for the trail where Trailhead was born\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe West Coast Trail is more than a hike. It's where Trailhead Coffee got its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a backpacking trip with my family, sitting on a log at sunset overlooking the Pacific, my son looked at the view and said: \"You should start a coffee company called Trailhead.\" He was fourteen. His sister was eleven. We were a few days into the trail, tired in a good way, watching the light go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend is named for that moment, and for the trail itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich chocolate and toasted nuts form the foundation, rounded by smooth caramel sweetness and lifted with a gentle citrus brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a grounded, versatile coffee with enough depth to stand on its own, and enough balance to enjoy any way you brew it. On the trail. At work. At home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Coast Trail brings together coffees chosen for structure, sweetness, and balance. Selected to perform across brew methods and moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component plays a role: chocolate and toasted nut depth for body and comfort, caramel sweetness for smoothness, and a touch of citrus to keep the cup clean and alive. Roasted to a medium profile, the blend delivers richness without heaviness and brightness without sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable cup, designed to adapt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe West Coast Trail runs along the Pacific edge of Vancouver Island. 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They're experienced, one deliberate step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to Trailhead? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about\"\u003eRead the story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trailhead Coffee","offers":[{"title":"340g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43683665707143,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43683665674375,"sku":"WCT1 WB","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43683665838215,"sku":"WCT2 WB","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6528\/1415\/files\/wct-front.png?v=1780242229"},{"product_id":"backcountry","title":"Backcountry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-batch roasted by Chris in Edmonton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll bags ship whole bean for maximum freshness. 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