Our Coffee
We launched our roasting company in 2017 with the opening of our Northshore location. We roast a rotating variety of single origin beans for our house coffee, espresso & slow bar, regular and nitro cold brew.
We also have retail bags available for purchase online and at all locations.
Interested in carrying our coffee at your business? Reach out to Dean or Monica!
dean@meanmugcoffee.com
monica@meanmugcoffee.com
Our Coffee
Currently Roasting the following single origin coffees and espresso:
Cupping Notes Silky smooth, sweet, and balanced, this espresso is perfect on its own or mixed into milk drinks. We taste a rich chocolate base that is punctuated with notes of walnut, juicy berry acidity, and a satisfying floral finish.
Mean Mug Espresso Blend
Current Blend Brazil / Guatemala / Ethiopia
Cupping Notes Silky smooth, sweet, and balanced, this espresso is perfect on its own or mixed into milk drinks. We taste a rich chocolate base that is punctuated with notes of walnut, juicy berry acidity, and a satisfying floral finish.
Farm - Various smallholder Farms, Varietal Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Catimor, Catuai, Maracaturra, Maragogype, Typica Altitude 900-1200 M.A.S.L. Process - Natural. Cupping Notes - This is the perfect cup of coffee to hold while stoking the embers of last night’s campfire. Smooth and robust with notes of candied almonds and cocoa. It features a delicate mouthfeel with a clean and slightly citric finish. We like it and we think your Dad will too.
Brazil
Region - South Minas
Farm - Various smallholder Farms, Varietal Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Catimor, Catuai, Maracaturra, Maragogype, Typica Altitude 900-1200 M.A.S.L. Process - Natural. Cupping Notes - This is the perfect cup of coffee to hold while stoking the embers of last night’s campfire. Smooth and robust with notes of candied almonds and cocoa. It features a delicate mouthfeel with a clean and slightly citric finish. We like it and we think your Dad will too.
Cupping Notes Lemon-lime, mild berry and graham cracker flavors are rounded out with a noticeable acidity and sweet finish.
Decaf Colombia
Region - Huila, Farm - Various smallholder farmers (regional select), Variety - Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Altitude - 1200-2100 M.A.S.L., Process - Ethyl Acetate Decaffeination
Cupping Notes Lemon-lime, mild berry and graham cracker flavors are rounded out with a noticeable acidity and sweet finish.
Farm- Various smallholder farmers Variety- Castillo, Caturra, Colombia Altitude- 1200-2100 M.A.S.L. Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- This medium roast is bold and balanced with layers of complexity as it cools. We taste a darker chocolate base at first, which settles into notes of citrus (think mandarin orange and ripe grapefruit) and baking spices (vanilla and molasses). We love the pronounced mouthfeel, which expresses itself through a buttery body and smooth finish.
Colombia
Region- Cauca
Farm- Various smallholder farmers Variety- Castillo, Caturra, Colombia Altitude- 1200-2100 M.A.S.L. Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- This medium roast is bold and balanced with layers of complexity as it cools. We taste a darker chocolate base at first, which settles into notes of citrus (think mandarin orange and ripe grapefruit) and baking spices (vanilla and molasses). We love the pronounced mouthfeel, which expresses itself through a buttery body and smooth finish.
Cupping Notes- Sweet, clean, and citric with a highlight of almond and lemon flavor that finishes with a subtly sweet cherry presence.
Guatemala (FTO)
Region- Huehuetenango, Farm- Collaboration of various smallholder members of ASPROCDEGUA, Variety - Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Pache, Altitude - 1600-2200 M.A.S.L., Process Washed.
Cupping Notes- Sweet, clean, and citric with a highlight of almond and lemon flavor that finishes with a subtly sweet cherry presence.
Cupping Notes This very approachable coffee brings milk chocolate, nutty, and orange zest notes with a velvety body and a hint of vanilla.
Honduras (DT / FTO / WP)
Region -Copan, Farm-Finca La Unica, Varietal-Pacamara & Lempira, Altitude-1400 M.A.S.L., Process- Washed
Cupping Notes This very approachable coffee brings milk chocolate, nutty, and orange zest notes with a velvety body and a hint of vanilla.
Variety-Caturra, Typica, Catimor, Mundo Novo, Pache. Altitude-1650–1800 M.A.S.L., Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- A very approachable cup with notes of sweet toffee, light lemon acidity, and a creamy body.
Peru (FTO)
Region(s)-Jaen, Cajamarca, Farm-400 Smallholder Farms,
Variety-Caturra, Typica, Catimor, Mundo Novo, Pache. Altitude-1650–1800 M.A.S.L., Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- A very approachable cup with notes of sweet toffee, light lemon acidity, and a creamy body.
Farm- Kayon Mountain Farm Variety- 74110, 74112 Altitude- 1900-2200 M.A.S.L. Process- Natural. Cupping Notes- Funky, fruity, and full-bodied, this is the classic Ethiopian profile that we’ve all come to know and love. We taste a delicious balance of rich chocolate, blueberry jam, and white flowers in this cup. Think sweet berry wine and chocolate covered acai berries.
Ethiopia
Region- East Guji
Farm- Kayon Mountain Farm Variety- 74110, 74112 Altitude- 1900-2200 M.A.S.L. Process- Natural. Cupping Notes- Funky, fruity, and full-bodied, this is the classic Ethiopian profile that we’ve all come to know and love. We taste a delicious balance of rich chocolate, blueberry jam, and white flowers in this cup. Think sweet berry wine and chocolate covered acai berries.
Farm- Frinsa Estate Varietal- Ateng Supor, Bor Bor, Sigararutang Altitude- 1400-1700 M.A.S.L. Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- Savory, mellow, and slightly darker than our other roasts. This coffee is mellow and easy-drinking, perfect for pairing with a full breakfast spread. We taste sweet peppers, toffee, and a light citrus finish.
Java
Region Preangar, West Java
Farm- Frinsa Estate Varietal- Ateng Supor, Bor Bor, Sigararutang Altitude- 1400-1700 M.A.S.L. Process- Washed. Cupping Notes- Savory, mellow, and slightly darker than our other roasts. This coffee is mellow and easy-drinking, perfect for pairing with a full breakfast spread. We taste sweet peppers, toffee, and a light citrus finish.