{"title":"Whole Bean Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Whole Bean Specialty Coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as coffee is ground it begins to degrade and lose flavour. You can only imagine how long that pre-ground stuff has been sitting on the shelf at the grocery store. And, as a specialty coffee roaster, we source only the finest beans and roast them with care and attention to tease out their best qualities and flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe roast almost every single day (don't worry we take weekends off) and age our coffee just enough to make sure you get the best cup possible! As a specialty coffee drinker, you value quality, care and expertise when it comes to your beans and that's exactly what we want to deliver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all coffee out as whole beans, ensuring you have only the freshest, tastiest coffee in your cup every morning. Stored in a sealed bag or airtight container, whole bean coffee will stay fresh for several months - don't be afraid to stock up or go for the big bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe never add anything to our coffee. Our tasting notes are the natural flavours and aromas produced by selecting only the finest green specialty coffee beans and thoughtfully roasting them to bring out their best qualities. From dark to light, we have a roast for every preference. Coffee for all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t settle for mediocre coffee. 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We crafted it to be nice and fruity and sweet like popular light roasts, but it's less citrus-forward and has lower acidy than a lot of other light roasts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a coffee nerd like us, a Specialty Coffee Bundle is a super fun way to brew and compare different roast profiles as well as the difference between single-origins and blends. If you've wanted to visit our Chilliwack Cafe, but haven't had a chance, this is a great way to experience a variety of our coffee, right in the comfort of your own home. It also makes a great gift idea for the coffee lover in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our coffee is shipped as whole beans ensuring you get the freshest coffee in your cup every morning. All tasting notes indicate what our roasters tasted when sampling the coffee. 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Campesino Coffee was introduced to the association in 2022 and has worked hard with the association to help tighten Quality Control protocols and offer their coffee to new import partners around the globe.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvesting, the coffee cherries undergo 14-16hours of fermentation, washed, then sun-dried. Sun dried for 15-20 days. This produces a lot of sweetness, but also brings out some of the fruitier notes of this coffee. There's almost a slight citrus note. That's why we roasted this one on the medium spectrum - to pull out as much of those nuances as possible. On the palette, it's nice and buttery with a very clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrandon \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smokingguncoffee.com\/blogs\/news\/from-seed-to-cup-part-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evisited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e this region of Colombia and it has given all of us here at SG a newfound appreciation for Colombian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very happy to be working directly with the Madre Maria Association and we love the way this coffee is tasting. 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This one’s got us leaning in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eWe love Ethiopian coffees for their clarity and expression — and this Sidamo Grade 1 is a beautiful example of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eRight away, we’re getting \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"392\"\u003ejuicy white peach\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft jasmine florals, and a clean, tea-like body. It’s delicate, but not fragile — everything is well integrated, balanced, and easy to come back to sip after sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"579\"\u003ewashed process\u003c\/strong\u003e coffee, meaning the fruit is removed from the seed before drying. The result is a cup with \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"749\"\u003ehigh clarity, defined acidity, and a more transparent expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this case, that shows up as a refined, almost elegant profile that really highlights the terroir of Sidamo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eFrom a sensory perspective, this coffee lands with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13lyxut\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eBright, structured acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (think ripe stone fruit rather than sharp citrus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ec4gpa\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eTea-like body\u003c\/strong\u003e — light, silky, and clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kussjw\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eFloral aromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sustained sweetness throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"48qtmp\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eA balanced finish with no one note overpowering the cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eIt’s a great example of a coffee that’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003ecomplex without being confusing\u003c\/strong\u003e — everything is working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eWe’ve roasted this one on the lighter side to preserve that clarity and let those peach and floral notes really show. Push it darker and you’d lose what makes this coffee special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eThis is a coffee that shines in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003epour over and drip\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can really experience its nuance and structure. It’ll produce a bright, expressive espresso as well, but if you want to taste everything it has to offer, we’d recommend brewing it a little slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eAs always, this is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e100% specialty coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e — no flavours added, just careful cultivation, processing, and roasting bringing out what’s already there.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe're digging this light roast specialty coffee. As always, you can feel good knowing you're supporting small Canadian coffee roasters with each sip! Have any brew questions? Reach out to us with the chat or send us a message \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smokingguncoffee.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidamo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFILE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach, Jasmine, Black Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Arabica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELEVATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 - 2,200 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 340g, 850g or 2.2kg bags of whole bean coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend this light roast on pour over or drip coffee brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoking Gun Coffee","offers":[{"title":"340g","offer_id":47353795117277,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"850g","offer_id":47353795150045,"sku":null,"price":56.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.2kg","offer_id":47353795182813,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/7092\/1376\/files\/SG_Ethiopia_Sidamo_G1_340g.png?v=1774452233"},{"product_id":"short-ride-half-caf-blend","title":"Short Ride, Half Caf Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the flavour and experience, without all the caffeine! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are huge decaf lovers at Smoking Gun Coffee and we've been wanting to add a semi-decaf or a half decaf to our line-up for a while now, which makes this blend super exciting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Short Ride Half Caff Blend! Why short ride? Well, that's what they call it when a bull rider doesn't make it to 8 seconds at the rodeo. Kind of sums it up, we think: all of the fun, but the not to buzz! Plus, cowboy kitsch is kind of our thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlended and roasted for balance, clarity, and all-day drinkability Short Ride allows you to enjoy half the caffeine, all the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe formulated this blend around a beautiful Swiss Water Decaf from \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comprises 50% of the blend. As always, it was decaffeinated in Delta, B.C. at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswater.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Water®️ Headquarters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It's perfect for drinking later in the day, instead of decaf or if you just want a bit less caffeine in your life without going cold turkey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth, Sweet, Vibrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swiss Water®️ Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 340g, 850g or 2.2kg bags of whole bean coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee works excellent for a filter or drip machine and makes a great espresso as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoking Gun Coffee","offers":[{"title":"340g","offer_id":47353795477725,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"850g","offer_id":47353795510493,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.2kg","offer_id":47353795543261,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/7092\/1376\/files\/Half_Caf_Coffee_Roasted_in_Canada.jpg?v=1770910706"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/7092\/1376\/collections\/Specialty_Coffee_from_Ethiopia.jpg?v=1761680741","url":"https:\/\/smokingguncoffee.com\/collections\/whole-bean-coffee\/espresso.oembed","provider":"Smoking Gun Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}