Before Anything Else • Light Roast
Before Anything Else • Light Roast
Smooth, clear, and easy to drink
Bright, clear, and unhurried
Roast: Light Roast
Acidity: ●●●●
Body: ●●
Smoothness: ●●●●
Flavor Notes: Fresh fruit, citrus, cocoa
Before Anything Else is light, clear, and expressive. Crafted for the first quiet moment of the day, it offers brightness without sharpness and clarity without feeling thin. A fresh, open cup that feels considered, calm, and full of possibility.
Sourced from Ethiopian smallholder farms in Guji's high-altitude growing areas where traditional intercropping methods are practiced, Mexican cooperatives in Chiapas emphasizing environmental stewardship, and Brazilian estates in Cerrado with their systematic cultivation approaches. This specialty-grade coffee shines across multiple brew methods, from pour-over to cold brew.
What to expect
Bright, clean, and expressive
Light body with a crisp, refreshing profile
Citrus-led with soft floral notes
Smooth and balanced, without sharpness
About this coffee
Origin: Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil
Brew method: Pour over, drip
Grade: Specialty Grade (SCA certified)
Roasted in: USA, small batches
Format: Whole bean (most popular)or ground
Size: 12oz (340g) fresh coffee per bag
Not sure? Whole bean stays fresh longer.
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Free standard shipping on orders over $35
All coffee is roasted fresh and packed to order.
Processing time: 2–3 business days
Shipping method: Standard shipping
Estimated transit time: 3–5 business days
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Returns & Refunds
Returns & Refunds
Because coffee is a perishable food product, we are unable to accept returns of delivered coffee. However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will promptly provide a replacement or refund.
Non-perishable merchandise may be returned within 30 days of delivery.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect.
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