NBA? North America’s top basketball league? Not a chance. This is New Berry Addiction from the Paris-based roaster People Possession, and the name pretty much tells you exactly what to expect. Wild strawberries, candied lemon, and red berries come together in the cup, resulting in a juicy, sweet, and distinctly fruity coffee. The strawberries add freshness, the candied lemon brings a sweet citrus note, and the red berries tie it all together. In short, it’s a berry addiction that’s pretty easy to fall into.
The blend is part of the Chromatic Index series, in which People Possession combines different coffees to create a specific flavor profile. New Berry Addiction brings together Ethiopia and Colombia, with each component contributing something different to the final result. So it’s not about a single farm or region, but a combination of origins designed primarily to delight.
One part of the blend is processed using the washed method, while the other has undergone co-fermentation with red fruit. In this process, fruit is added to the coffee during fermentation, and its sugars and acids influence the final flavor. This is precisely why the profile is so distinctly fruity, sweet, and a bit playfully over-the-top. If you want a coffee that isn’t afraid to stand out—one you’ll remember after just one cup—you’ve come to the right place.
People Possession coffees are packaged in their signature tins. To reseal the tin, you’ll need a separate reusable lid, or you can transfer the coffee to your own container.