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WATERMELON SPECTER COFFEE TIN

Q: What grind should I choose for my brewing method?

Whole BeanWhole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.EspressoEspresso 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.AeropressAeropress 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 V60Cone 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 BrewFlat 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 KalitaChemex 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 CleverFrench 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.

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We roast 6 days a week. Every bag ships within its peak window — 3 to 14 days post-roast.

Next-day delivery to Metro Milwaukee. 2-day delivery to the rest of Wisconsin, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Order by 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Roast Level: Light

WE SUMMONED THIS ONE EARLY

We prebooked Watermelon Specter in February, before the coffee was even grown. It landed fresh in Milwaukee this August, just in time for us to start thinking about Halloween candy. At the farm, five days of co-fermentation with watermelon and yeast give the coffee its juicy, candy-like character before it moves through a honey process. We’re roasting it light to preserve the delicate aromatics from fermentation and let the fruit-forward character stay in focus. The result is bright, sweet, and nostalgic, with the unmistakable flavor of watermelon candy, the kind you hope to find in your Halloween haul. We’ve been waiting months to see what this coffee would become. Now it’s here, transformed and ready to haunt the season.

12 oz whole bean tins are available for a limited time.

Coffee Details

Farm El Vergel

Country Colombia

Region Huila, Tolima, Caldas

Altitude 1750 masl

Variety Caturra, Colombia

Process Honey Co-Ferment with Watermelon

Body (1-5) 4

Brightness (1-5) 5

We are a B Corp

A B Corporation (B Corp) is a for-profit company that meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, balancing profit with purpose. Certified by the nonprofit B Lab, B Corps commit to using business as a force for good, considering the impact of their decisions on employees, communities, customers, and the environment.

A COFFEE BUILT FOR CURIOSITY

At Stone Creek, we think coffee is at its best when it gives you something to discover. Watermelon Specter was created with that same sense of curiosity. Forest Coffee is experimenting with what’s possible through co-fermentation, using yeast and watermelon to transform Caturra and Colombia cherries into something far outside the traditional coffee flavor spectrum. For us, that makes this more than a novelty; it’s a chance to explore the boundaries of specialty coffee alongside the producers who are pushing them. We prebooked this lot before it was even grown because we wanted to see where this experiment would take us. It’s playful by design, serious in its craft, and exactly the kind of coffee we love sharing at Stone Creek. The result is a conversation piece in a cup.

OUR APPROACH TO THIS COFFEE

After tasting our samples, we found the sweetest, most expressive version was also one of the lightest. So Kelly kept the roast light and let this coffee taste as much like candy as possible. On a pourover, expect straight-up watermelon Jolly Rancher energy: juicy, bright, and seriously sweet. A drip brewer brings more caramel and chocolate into the mix while keeping that pop of watermelon acidity.

This coffee gets sweeter as it degasses, with 4-14 days off roast being the sweet spot for peak flavor. And when the coffee’s gone, the reusable tin can stick around as a home for brew tools, kitchen herbs, loose tea, or whatever small treasures need a place.

V60 RECIPE

Grind: Coarse
Coffee: 24g
Bloom: 70g for 30 seconds, no agitation
Total water: 360g
Brew time: 2:15–2:45

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

WATERMELON SPECTER COFFEE TIN