Friar Minor



Bold flavors of Dark Chocolate, Dried Orange Peel and Berries with a Spicy yet Balanced Dark Roast Finish
Friar Minor presents all of flavors we love in a bolder, more robust package retaining the concentrated structure that only well produced and crafted coffees can offer. Most of the coffee in this blend is processed in the traditional washed method for a coveted clean and crisp finish. But we also love to add a small proportion of natural and honey process coffees to push some lifted fruit through the deeper roast for a wonderful balance that is perfect for adding cream but sweet and clean enough to enjoy on its own.
This old school dark roast is crafted from new emerging pioneer producers and takes its name from the old school name for the followers of Francis of Assisi, the Order of Friars Minor who live fraternally and peacefully in solidarity with the natural world and the poor. In some ways this is the darker old school counterpart to Little Brother in the earlier stages of a journey toward holistic sustainability and expression. We prioritize early stage opportunities for Pioneer Partners to empower their potential through relationships toward a connection in the flow of everyday extraordinary coffee you can believe in.
Kenya Njowa 50% |
Grown by small scale farmers near Thunguri, Kirinyaga produced by the Long Mile Coffee Project in partnership with the Akili group. This is a classic Kenya coffee with flavors of black current and citrus with a full body. |
Bolivia Martin Hilari 40% |
Grown by Martin Hilari in Siete Estrellas, Caranavi. Martin is the younger brother of our longtime friend Francisco Hilari whose coffee we know as “Don Pancho”. Martin grows Catuai, Typica and Caturra for a classic Bolivian profile: sweet and round flavors of dark berries and cherries with rich dark chocolate. |
Honduras Santa Barbara Natural 10% |
Grown by a few of our friends across a handful of villages on Santa Barbara Mountain who are adventurously trying their hands at the sun dried natural process! All of these farmers are also producing more traditional washed lots the area is famous for so these naturals are fun projects that result in super intense fruit flavors. |
Brewing Recommendations:
We recommend 1 part ground coffee to 15 parts filtered water (1:15)
Pour Over: 20g coffee med-fine | 300g water off boil | 3:00min duration
Bona Vita Recipes:
4 Cups: 44.5g coffee (7 tbsp.) med-course grind (15/40 Encore) | 4 cups water
6 Cups: 66g coffee (10 tbsp.) med-course grind (17/40 Encore) | 6 cups water
8 Cups: 89g coffee (14 tbsp.) med-course grind (18/40 Encore) | 8 cups water
*1 cup = 5oz