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DARK AWAKENING NICARAGUA

Regular price $21.00

Expect sell-out date: May 28

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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 Finca El Pastoral

Country Nicaragua

Region Jinotega

Altitude 1100-1460 masl

Variety Catuai, Parainema

Process Washed

Body (1-5) 4

Brightness (1-5) 1

Size:

12 oz

2 lbSave 21% per oz

5 lbSave 32% per oz

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Next-day delivery to WI & Chicago. Order by 1pm

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CHOCOLATEY & SMOOTH

Winter loosens its grip, and this coffee meets the moment. Dark Awakening is for those mornings when you want to sit awhile, cup wrapped in both hands, letting the warmth return slowly. From the misty highlands of Jinotega comes a deep, comforting brew built for exactly this; rich with dark chocolate, smooth caramel, and a whisper of plum. Not a rush. A thaw. A welcome home.

Available for a limited time.

Roasting & Shipping Details

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

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.

The Origin: Rooted in Community

High in the mountains of Jinotega, spring arrives not as a sudden event but as a slow, collective exhale. At Finca El Pastoral, the Castillo family knows this rhythm intimately. For them, coffee has never been just about what grows in the ground; it is about the hands that tend it, the relationships that sustain it, and the future they are building together. This small farm, perched between 1100 and 1460 meters, is a place where tradition meets intention. The Catuai and Parainema varieties thrive here not by accident, but through the kind of care that passes from one generation to the next. The washed process we chose for this lot reflects that same ethic: honest work, patiently done, with nothing hidden and nothing rushed. Every bean carries the weight of that commitment.

The Roast: A Practice of Attention

To roast this coffee is to enter into a relationship with it. We bring the same care to the roastery that the Castillos bring to their land, watching, listening, adjusting, waiting. We fire it long and deep, not to transform this coffee into something it is not, but rather to honor what it already holds. The high-altitude brightness recedes gently, making room for deeper truths: a full, almost syrupy body that settles like a familiar presence across the table. The flavors emerge not as pronouncements but as invitations, dark chocolate, steady and true; caramel, warm and welcoming; plum, a quiet reminder that sweetness often arrives when we least expect it. This is coffee as a connection: to place, to people, to the simple dignity of a cup shared. A dark awakening, born of community and care.

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?

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