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LAKE EFFECT DARK COLOMBIA

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.

Regular price $21.00

Expect sell-out date: Feb 25

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Paula A.

We have been ordering whole bean dark roasts from Stone Creek for 10 years.... this is one of our favorites!

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12 oz

2 lbSave 21% per oz

5 lbSave 32% per oz

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Engineered for Freshness

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: Dark

MADE FOR THE MILWAUKEE FORECAST

Milwaukee winters have a mind of their own. Lake Effect is a dark roast made for cold mornings, gray skies, and whatever Lake Michigan has in store. Crafted with freshly arrived, high-altitude Colombian coffee, it’s full-bodied and deeply chocolatey, with fudgy richness, dark-fruit depth, and a touch of caramelized sweetness. We roast it dark enough to bring out that nostalgic cocoa character without losing the fruit and complexity that make this coffee special. Bold, warming, and built for winter, it’s a little lakefront magic from our Milwaukee roastery.

Available for a limited time.

Coffee Details

Farm Multiple

Country Colombia

Region Nariño

Altitude 1550-2000 masl

Variety Castillo, Colombia, Caturra

Process Washed

Body (1-5) 4

Brightness (1-5) 2

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.

SOMETIMES, YOU JUST KNOW

We taste a lot of coffee at Stone Creek, but every so often, one cup makes the decision easy. This washed Colombian lot from Nariño was one of those coffees. Grown on volcanic slopes between the Doña Juana and Galeras volcanoes, these beans benefit from high elevations, cool nights, and careful harvesting that let their natural character shine.

Nariño is home to thousands of smallholder coffee families, many farming plots less than a hectare. By bringing their harvests together through community lots, producers can preserve traceability and reach specialty coffee markets while building a more sustainable future. The result is a clean, bright cup with lively acidity and layered complexity. Sometimes all that tasting leads to one simple conclusion: this is the one. Consider one Milwaukee winter decision made.

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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.

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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.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

LAKE EFFECT DARK COLOMBIA