This natural-processed coffee originates from the Kintamani highlands of Bali. The coffee features a complex, vibrant flavor profile with a medium-light body and sweet tropical fruit acidity, slight tartness, and low bitterness. Tasting notes include guava sweetness, dense apricot jam, crisp red apple, and a juicy, sweet finish with a mouthfeel reminiscent of biting into a Cosmic Crisp apple.
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
