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LAKE EFFECT DARK COLOMBIA

Regular price $21.00

Expect sell-out date: Mar 18

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DARK: Dark roasted coffee delivers a full and creamy mouthfeel, with bold flavors of roasted cocoa, caramelized sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Coffee Details

Farm Community Pickers Project Huila
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Altitude 1500-2000 masl
Variety Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Process Washed
Body (1-5) 4
Brightness (1-5) 2

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BOLD & COMFORTING

Winter’s signature coffee is here. Lake Effect is a dark-roasted, single-origin coffee from Colombia’s Huila region, inspired by the formidable and formative winters on Lake Michigan. We’ve dual-roasted it for depth and warmth, yielding a cup with a full body and notes of rich brownie batter, dark molasses, and stewed plum. It’s a bold, comforting embrace against the cold.

Available for a limited time.

Roasting & Shipping Details

Batch Roasted to Order.  Freshness Unlocked. 

Roast Date Printed. Always.

Same Day Shipping. Order by 1pm

Engineered for Freshness — Best Between Days 3–14.

We rock free shipping on all orders over $45. That said, if you need your order rushed, we can make that happen, but you’re gonna have to pick up the tab.

We are a B Corp

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The Origin

From the high slopes of Huila, Colombia, comes this community-sourced coffee. Grown at altitudes of 1550-2000 meters by a collective of dedicated pickers, the blend of Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia varieties benefits from ideal altitude and climate conditions. The beans are meticulously washed and sun-dried, a process that builds a clean, structured foundation capable of supporting a deep, complex roast.

The Roast & The Cup

We honor these Colombian beans with a deliberate dual roast. We roast one portion dark for depth and the other medium for sweetness, then blend them together. This fusion creates a quintessential winter coffee, balancing bold, roasty notes with indulgent, dessert-like flavors. Think decadent brownie batter, the rich sweetness of molasses, and a hint of dark plum, all carried on a thick, pudding-like body. It’s a profoundly comforting cup that mirrors the intensity and beauty of a Great Lakes winter, best enjoyed while watching the snow fly.

HAPPINESS GUARANTEE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your shipping rates?

Nothing, yo. We rock free shipping on all orders over $45. That said, if you need your order rushed, we can make that happen, but you’re gonna have to pick up the tab.

How do I track my order?

You can track your order using the link provided in your confirmation email. You can also log into our Customer Portal anytime to view order status and shipping updates.

How do I contact customer care?

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What grind should I choose for my brewing method?
Whole Bean

Whole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.

Espresso

Espresso grind is a fine, powdery grind with a texture like granulated sugar, crafted to create high-pressure extraction, resulting in a rich, concentrated shot with bold flavor and velvety crema.

Aeropress

Aeropress grind is a medium-fine to fine grind, similar to table salt or slightly finer, allowing for versatile brewing times and methods, resulting in a clean, rich, and full-flavored cup.

Cone Filter or V60

Cone filter grind is a medium-fine grind with a consistency similar to table salt, designed to optimize water flow and extraction in cone-shaped coffee makers, enhancing clarity and balanced flavor.

Flat Filter or Cold Brew

Flat filter grind is a medium grind with a consistency like sea salt, ideal for flat-bottom drip brewers, promoting even extraction and producing a balanced, smooth cup of coffee.

Chemex or Kalita

Chemex grind is a medium-coarse grind, similar to coarse sand, designed to ensure a slower extraction and clean, bright cup with pronounced clarity and delicate flavors.

French Press or Clever

French press grind is a coarse grind, with a texture like breadcrumbs or coarse sea salt, allowing for full immersion brewing and producing a rich, full-bodied cup with minimal sediment.

How fresh is your coffee?

Our coffee is roasted fresh to order and ships within 24 hours to ensure peak flavor. For optimal taste, we recommend brewing between 4 and 21 days after the roast date—this allows the coffee to degas and fully develop. After that window, it will still taste great for several weeks (or more), especially if stored in a cool, airtight container.

Do you offer subscriptions?

Our subscription products deliver freshly roasted coffee straight to your door on your schedule, with full flexibility to skip, pause, or customize anytime. Choose from curated options or build your own to match your brew style and flavor preferences. See all subscriptions.

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