This is a decaffeinated dark roast blend designed to match the bold characteristics of McLaughlin's signature Max's Blend. The coffee is dark roasted, creating a bold and complex profile with a rich body. Flavor notes include dark chocolate at the front, smoked cedar in the middle, and a long smoky finish with caramelized sugar. The decaffeination is accomplished using Water Process/Ethyl Acetate (EA) method.
Origin
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Flavor Notes
Dark Chocolate, Smoked Cedar, Caramelized Sugar
Roast Level
Dark
Processing
Ethyl Acetate Decaffeination, Water Process Decaffeination
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.
