49th Parallel Coffee Roasters - Old School Espresso Whole Beans

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, are a specialty coffee company with over 20 years of expertise. Their mission is to make exceptional, sustainably sourced specialty coffee accessible to more people, fostering a spirit of discovery.

The 49th Parallel Direct Trade philosophy is a multifaceted commitment to building strong relationships with their coffee community. This approach aims to ensure sustainable prices are paid for their unique, one-of-a-kind coffees.

The company offers a range of roast levels, each designed to showcase different flavor profiles. Their light roasts emphasize the origin flavors, delivering bright, acidic, floral, and fruity notes. The dark roasts, on the other hand, focus on roasting flavors, resulting in bold tastes with chocolate and caramel notes. The medium roasts strike a balance, showcasing a interplay of origin and roast characteristics.

All 49th Parallel coffees are shipped in whole bean form to guarantee freshness. Their espresso roasts are crafted for high solubility, enhancing sweetness and body, making them ideal for espresso machines and moka pots. The filter roasts are optimized for drip or pour-over methods, with a focus on the longer brewing times of 3-5 minutes.

49th Parallel offers a wide selection of single origin espresso and filter coffees. Their entire coffee selection is 100% Arabica, and they are proud to be organic certified by CCOF. Caffeine levels are primarily determined by the coffee species, with little variation across their Arabica-only offerings.

The company's flagship product, Old School Espresso, is their most traditional and best-selling espresso. Roasted medium-dark, it highlights the sweetness and body of the coffee, delivering low acidity and full-bodied flavors of dark chocolate, caramel, and molasses.

49th Parallel's commitment to exceptional quality and direct trade partnerships is evident in every step of their "Crop to Cup" philosophy. They work closely with farmers, providing ongoing feedback and assistance to ensure the best possible coffee. By showcasing the unique characteristics of the regions where they source their beans, 49th Parallel aims to share their love of specialty coffee with their customers.

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