This blend is named for Aldo Leopold, a revered ecologist and author. It is a coffee we roast a bit longer than our other offerings, with the goal of muting acidity, accentuating mouthfeel, and caramelizing sugars. Aldo's is roasted for our loyal supporters who are nostalgic for flavors reminiscent of the classic diner coffee - strong, rich, bold. It’s currently comprised of the following:
50% Gold Mountain - a washed process compilation of coffees from Jinotega and Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This regional blend is comprised of multiple lots from all of the growers working with the export/import company from whom we source this offering, Gold Mountain Coffee.
50% Celso and Gertrudes - this is a smaller (14 /15) screen size blend from Celso and Gertrudes, who we’ve been consistently purchasing from for the past few years. Sourced through our partners at Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza (FAF), this smaller screen size blend (aka Mirim) has been a staple component of Aldo’s for 3 consecutive seasons.
Roasting Schedule
We roast on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and fulfill orders on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Orders will always ship within 1 - 4 days of roasting. Orders placed after Wednesday at 11:59pm Eastern will be fulfilled on the following Monday.
Nap Time
Roasted coffee thrives after a brief rest period! Flavors will evolve and become more expressive (i.e. delicious) over time as carbon dioxide escapes from the dense cell walls. We recommend aiming to brew our coffees a minimum of 1 week out from the roast date.
Proper Storage
Our bags feature a resealable zipper, making them the perfect storage vessel. Heat, moisture, and light, are all enemies to coffee and will speed up the aging process. We recommend simply storing in a cool, dry, dark place.
Bag Disposal
Our retail bags are fully compostable! We've also established a local return program in our cafe where you'll receive discounts on future bag purchases.
