Mt. Comfort Coffee Costa Rica Medium Roast Whole Beans, 12 oz — Dark Chocolate & Citrus Notes
Product details
| Management number | 253512962 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$24.46 | Model Number | 253512962 | ||
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Mt. Comfort Coffee Costa Rica Medium Roast is a 12-ounce bag of whole beans roasted to a medium level to highlight dark chocolate, bright citrus, and tropical nut notes sourced from small Peruvian coffee farms.
This single-origin-style Costa Rica roast from Mt. Comfort Coffee brings together carefully selected beans and a balanced medium roast to produce a cup with lively acidity, a medium body, and layered flavor. Roasted as whole beans to preserve freshness, this offering is ideal for home grinding and pour-over, drip, or French press brewing. The profile emphasizes nuanced sweetness and complexity, making it an approachable daily coffee for those who enjoy both clarity and depth.
What flavor qualities will I taste in each cup?
The roast highlights a combination of dark chocolate richness, bright citrus lift, and subtle tropical nut undertones. These elements are balanced so that no single note overpowers the others, giving a clean finish and pleasant mid-palate texture.
- Primary notes: dark chocolate providing cocoa-like warmth.
- Bright top notes: citrus fruit that adds liveliness and acidity.
- Background nuance: tropical nuts for a gentle, savory sweetness.
- Body and finish: medium-bodied with a clean, rounded aftertaste.
How should I prepare these whole beans for best results?
Grind just before brewing to keep the aromatics and flavors intact; adjust grind size to your brewing method. Use a scale and a consistent water temperature to extract a balanced cup without over- or under-extracting the citrus or chocolate notes.
- Pour-over: medium-fine grind, 195–205°F water, 1:15–1:17 coffee-to-water ratio.
- French press: coarse grind, steep 4 minutes for fuller body.
- Automatic drip: medium grind with a slightly finer setting for brightness.
- Home espresso: fine grind and tamp carefully for concentrated chocolate tones.
What makes this roast different from other medium roasts?
Mt. Comfort’s Costa Rica roast emphasizes clarity of origin-style characteristics despite being labeled as a Costa Rica profile, because the beans are sourced from small Peruvian farms chosen for complementary flavor attributes. The roasters aim for a medium roast that preserves acidity while developing cocoa sweetness and nutty complexity.
- Small-farm sourcing: traceable lots with distinct flavor profiles.
- Roast level: medium to highlight both acidity and sweetness.
- Whole-bean packaging: optimal freshness until grinding.
- Consistency: batch roasting tuned for balanced cups.
How long will freshness last and how should I store it?
Whole beans stay freshest for about 2–4 weeks after roasting if stored properly; flavor will remain acceptable longer but gradually declines. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat, light, and moisture to preserve aromatics and acidity.
- Store sealed: use the original valve-sealed bag or an airtight container.
- Room temperature: avoid refrigeration or freezing for daily use.
- Grind on demand: grind only what you need for each brew.
- Use within weeks: best flavor within 2–4 weeks after roast date.
Who is this for: This 12-ounce Mt. Comfort Coffee Costa Rica Medium Roast whole-bean bag is suited to home coffee lovers who prefer a balanced cup with both brightness and chocolate depth. It’s a good fit for people who grind at home and experiment with brewing methods, those who enjoy layered, single-origin-style flavor profiles, and anyone seeking a reliable daily medium roast that leans toward nuanced sweetness and lively acidity without extreme roast character.
FAQ
Q: Are these beans single-origin?
A: The roast is styled as a Costa Rica profile but the beans are sourced from small Peruvian farms selected for complementary flavors.
Q: Is this appropriate for espresso?
A: Yes—use a fine grind and adjust dose and extraction time to bring out the chocolate notes in espresso.
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