This medium roast from Central America features gingerbread spice and pear acidity in the middle of the cup. Light bodied with a finish of marshmallow sweetness combining with gingerbread spiciness. Roasted into the second crack to bring out the first hints of oils on the bean, this Vienna-style roast highlights origin characteristics while introducing roast flavor. The profile is mild and designed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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.
