Stumptown Coffee
a year ago
PRODUCTS & OVERVIEW: Holler Mountain Blend (Organic Whole Bean). It is comparable to Cafe Vita's Queen City blend. Both exhibit the creamy caramel and light but sweetened flavor profile. I originally purchased this as a "dupe" to that of Cafe Vita but I have really grown to love this blend. It's a multi-layered, creamy, caramel, and molasses tasting bright citrusy cup of coffee. The slightly acidic, smooth, and buttery finish is to die for. I look forward to every cup of coffee in the morning - especially grinding the beans fresh before brewing. WORTH THE PRICE? I initially grabbed my first bag since it was on sale. However, I definitely purchased it later at full price. This specific blend is very robust and light since I use a chemex as my preferred brewing method. I typically drink my coffee black or with half a packet of splenda so I like to use quality tasting coffee. With that being said, I prefer spending the extra buck for this blend. If you are looking into getting into coffee, definitely check this brand out - well worth the price if you are an avid drinker. AGING STUDY: Initial Review: Again, I was instantly transported back into the Seattle coffee scene when I had my first cup of this blend. I thoroughly enjoyed my first bag. Months later: This is the only blend of whole coffee beans I purchase at the store. I usually try to pick up a bag of local coffee (support local) to try their blends or single origins, however, they just don't compare to Holler Mountain. I would like to pick up other blends but this one just hits all the notes and tastes that I prefer. Their website is chocked full with insightful information and is worth mentioning. BRAND MISSION:After a quick search, Stuptown aims to deliver coffee that is all about pleasure. It achieves exactly that. It is apparent that the brand is very intentional about their sourcing, roasting, and quality of their coffee beans. It is an easy decision to get behind the mission of this brand. If coffee is something you need to enjoy/taste subtle differences, then this is for you. If you are a typical consumer and not super into this niche, then a cheaper brand is more than sufficient.
