Sun Bear is a cold coffee blend comprised of Central American and African coffees designed to shine when served iced. This washed coffee blend features mixed varietals from East Africa and Central America. Flavor notes include chocolate, berries, grape, floral notes, and intense sweetness. The blend is roasted to a medium light level and works well for iced flash brewed coffee, cold brew coffee, and hot filter coffee.
Kuma Coffee was founded in 2008 by Mark Barany, who started roasting small batches in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood in late 2007. The company now operates out of a warehouse in Interbay with a four person team, roasting on a Loring Kestrel 35k that cuts gas usage by 75 percent compared to conventional equipment. Kuma was the first Seattle roaster to publish a transparency statement disclosing exact per pound prices paid for every bean in its inventory, a move that set a precedent for openness in the city's specialty coffee scene. About half of the company's coffee is purchased directly from farms at above market prices, and all orders are roasted and shipped within 24 hours.
