Ground Control Espresso | Single Origin Brazil • Dark Chocolate • Smooth Caramel • Almond

Your Everyday House Espresso

Boasting stand out notes of Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Almond

Ground Control is our go-to espresso for cafés, home brewers, and anyone looking for a dependable daily coffee. Balanced, smooth, and designed to work effortlessly with milk, it’s an ideal choice if you’re searching for a classic house espresso with depth and sweetness.

At Scout Coffee, we believe great coffee should do more than taste good — it should do good, too. Ground Control - The new name for our OG Basecamp does exactly that.

Behind every shot is a deeper commitment: ethically sourced beans, environmentally conscious roasting, and a tree planted for every order through our Switch2zero partnership. It’s a trusted by baristas and beloved by regulars — not just for its flavour, but for the story it tells in every cup.

Roasted in South Wales and supplied fresh to homes, cafés, and workplaces across the UK.

Whether it’s your café’s foundation or your customers’ favourite, Basecamp proves that good coffee can go further.

Origin

Brazil Cerrado Mineiro

Farm 

Cerrado Mineiro Designation of Origin accredited farms

Varietal

Catuai

Process

Natural 

SCA Score

82

Altitude

1100 masl

Charity Partner  

Here at Scout Coffee, we aim to support different charities with our different types of Coffee grinds.  Ground Control is produced in partnership with Switch2zero, who specialise in reforestation and carbon offset projects across the globe! 

A tree is planted on your behalf for every order via the website.

In addition, we plant even more of these beauties every quarter via our Wholesale Partnership programme with sales of Basecamp

Embark on a flavourful journey with Ground Control, our classic Brazilian bean lightly roasted to perfection. This exquisite coffee highlights the rich and indulgent flavour notes of chocolate, Caramel and almond, creating a symphony of comforting and luxurious taste. Grown in the lush landscapes of Brazil's Cerrado Minerio region, this coffee is not just a beverage; it's an experience.

Ground Control coffee comes from the collaborative farms of the Cerrado Mineiro Region, where the Catuai varietal is nurtured under ideal conditions. The natural process of cultivating these beans ensures that each cup you brew is bursting with pure, unadulterated flavours. With an impressive SCA score of 82, 'Ground Control' is a testament to quality and excellence.

What sets Ground Control apart is its versatility. While marked as our house espresso, it also excels as a filter coffee. This makes it an ideal companion for coffee adventures, whether using a V60, cafetière, or Aeropress. Its adaptability ensures that no matter how you choose to brew it, you're guaranteed a rich, smooth, and utterly satisfying cup of coffee.

Charity Partnership

At Scout Coffee, we believe in coffee with a cause. That's why we've partnered with Switch2zero, an organisation dedicated to global reforestation and carbon offset projects. We proudly plant a tree on your behalf for every order online. This means that with every sip, you're enjoying a great cup of coffee and contributing to a healthier planet.