January 2026 - Gourmet Coffee
There’s something about opening a fresh bag of coffee that instantly makes the day feel more promising. This month’s Gourmet Coffee Box is all about smooth, balanced cups with enough character to keep every sip interesting—whether you’re pulling espresso, brewing drip, or doing a lazy weekend pour-over.
Coffee Fun Fact ☕
The world’s first coffee house opened in Turkey in 1475.
The first known coffee house was established in 1475 in Istanbul, Turkey. Known as “Kiva Han,” it served a variety of coffee drinks brought to the city by traders from Yemen, Ethiopia, and beyond.
Dave’s Coffee Roasters — Blind Pig Espresso
Origin: Rhode Island
Style: Medium roast specialty Arabica (whole bean)
Best for: Espresso, lattes/cappuccinos, drip, pour-over
This is the kind of coffee that’s easy to love: smooth, balanced, and sweet, with the bonus that it plays well across brew methods. Blind Pig started as a house espresso, and it still shines there—pulling a silky crema that’s perfect for milk drinks. But don’t stop at the espresso machine: it also brews a clean, sweet cup on pour-over or auto-drip.
- Tasting notes: hints of cacao, black cherry, and walnut with a clean finish
- Origins: Brazil + Ethiopia (specialty Arabica)
- Freshness & storage: packed fresh; store cool and dry (typical shelf life 6–12 months)
StoneFruit Coffee — Frankenstein Roast
Origin: Youngstown, Ohio
Style: Medium / Espresso blend
Best for: Espresso, drip, “all-day” cups
…IT’S ALIVE!!!
Just like Frankenstein himself, this roast has a little bit of everything—blended seamlessly into a cup that’s become a go-to favorite for roasters, baristas, and coffee fans alike. It’s the kind of coffee that makes people smile when they describe it—and for good reason: it lands smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced from the first sip to the finish.
Notes: smooth, bold, perfectly balanced
Roast: Medium / Espresso
Warning: Could possibly raise the dead.
About Stonefruit Coffee:
Self-proclaimed “BEST coffee in the UNIVERSE!” Stonefruit sources, roasts, grinds, brews, drinks, and lives coffee—built by dreamers and big thinkers with a focus on culture and a mission to “pour happiness” and “brew change” with every cup.
Why we love coffees with traceable stories
Every coffee has a story to tell. Knowing who grows the coffee, how it’s harvested, and its impact on the local community matters just as much as the cup itself. We look for coffees we can trace back to the growers, and when possible, we buy from family farms producing limited harvests—often just a few hundred pounds.
Roasting is like cooking (and that’s what makes it fun)
We often compare roasting to cooking—it’s a creative culinary expression. Give two chefs the same ingredients and you’ll get two totally different dishes. Coffee works the same way: two roasters can start with the same beans and end up with completely different flavor experiences based on their roasting style. That’s the magic of small-batch, craft roasting—no two coffees are ever exactly the same.
How to Enjoy This Box (Quick Brew Ideas)
- Espresso lovers: Blind Pig for a classic, crema-rich shot; Frankenstein for a bolder, crowd-pleasing profile.
- Drip / auto-brew: Blind Pig is especially friendly here—sweet, clean, and easy.
- Pour-over weekends: Start with Blind Pig to catch the cacao/cherry notes; switch to Frankenstein when you want a fuller, bolder cup.