Berry Fruity, Espresso, Medium, Nutty/Cocoa, Silver Cup
Silver Cup
Smugglers
A bold, full-bodied blend with hazelnut, macadamia and blackberry notes
Medium roast
Remarks: We roast our coffee every Monday and Wednesday to ship every Wednesday and Friday. PLEASE note the cut-off time for placing orders will be 10am every Monday for Wednesday shipment, and 10am on Wednesday for Friday shipment
Smugglers
12 oz Whole Bean
Tasting Notes: A rustic, full-bodied blend with cherry, nut, and herbal notes
Producer: Blend
Roast Level: Dark
Origins: Nicaragua, South America, Indo-Pacific
Nostalgia of Smugglers Blend
Smugglers blend is as classic as the Seattle folk story that inspired its name. It’s a rustic coffee with a slight bite – nostalgic, calling up memories roadside diners (with great coffee) and simpler times. Smugglers benefits from the juicy flavor of a Nicaraguan coffee. Grown in Matagalpa – a tropical region that fosters fruity flavors.
“Pearl of the North”
Matagalpa is called Nicaragua’s “Pearl of the North” and “Land of the Eternal Spring.” They are euphemistic names, shorthand for some poet’s utopia. But there’s something to it: this region is a modern day hot spot for ecotourism – adventure-seekers flock to this region to biplane among dense tropical foliage and snap photos of out-sized flora.
Matagalpa was gold was discovered in 1840, attracting a wave of Europeans. Germans brought coffee seeds and found that the “Land of the Eternal Spring” was ideal for growing the tropical cash crop. The Germans sent back their coffee and soon Nicaragua had a fine reputation in the sidewalk cafes and drawing rooms of Munich.
A word about climate stats: climate is key to Matagalpa’s long-lived and ongoing international appeal. Average temperatures range between 79 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit with 75-85% humidity and 47-75″ annual rainfall. In the coffee growing world, this is perfection. Like a giant terrarium or greenhouse – good for quickly growing fruit.
The coffee here is sweet and bright with cherry, green grape, and maple notes. Citrus coffee that pours red and sets your taste buds on edge. Matagalpa gold for a new era.
Enjoy a cup while reading the mysterious story of D.B. Cooper.
Brewing Guide
Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.
French Press Brewing Guide
Coffee: 40g
Grind: Medium coarse (Slightly finer than sea salt)
Water: 600g 93°C/199°F
Total Brew Time: 15 Minutes
Yieldes appx. 2 cups
PREP
1. Preheat the French press by filling it with hot water
2. After heating the French press, dump the water out and fill with ground coffee.
IMMERSE
3. Pour all of the hot water over the ground coffee. Start the timer and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Secure the top with the filter pulled up. Wait for the coffee to brew.
5. When the timer reaches 5:00 remove the top, stir briefly, and secure top back on.
6. Wait an additional 10 minutes. Press the filter down and decant the coffee into mugs to serve or another vessel.
Discover the Inspiration Behind the Blend
Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.
