Excelsior

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Medium Roast | Dominican Republic – Organic Ramirez Red Honey | Red Honey Process

A standout name for a truly exceptional coffee. Excelsior is crafted from organic Ramirez Red Honey beans, grown in the lush Jarabacoa region of the Dominican Republic at 1,400 meters above sea level. This medium roast features milky notes of vanilla, a nutty aftertaste, and heavy strawberry aroma that melts into sweet stone fruit flavors—a truly complex and memorable cup.

Scoring 92 points from Coffee Review, this red honey–processed bean delivers everything we love in a specialty roast: sweetness, balance, and an aromatic punch that lingers.

More Than Just Great Coffee

Sourced from the family-run Ramirez Estate, this coffee represents the gold standard in ethical and sustainable farming. Not only do the workers earn nearly 300% above Fair Trade wages, but the estate also leads the way in eco-conscious practices—turning coffee cherry waste into energy, filtering and recycling water, and composting to support local agriculture.

Beyond the beans, the Ramirez family is committed to education, community access, and opportunity, building schools and donating learning tools in rural areas. We’ve had the privilege to tour the estate ourselves, and we proudly stand behind this roast, its people, and its purpose.

Brew Tip:
Excelsior is meant to be savored—not rushed. Do not use in pod brewers or Keurigs. Let the grounds bloom and steep to experience the full spectrum of flavors this bean offers. A quick brew just won’t do it justice.

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Medium Roast | Dominican Republic – Organic Ramirez Red Honey | Red Honey Process

A standout name for a truly exceptional coffee. Excelsior is crafted from organic Ramirez Red Honey beans, grown in the lush Jarabacoa region of the Dominican Republic at 1,400 meters above sea level. This medium roast features milky notes of vanilla, a nutty aftertaste, and heavy strawberry aroma that melts into sweet stone fruit flavors—a truly complex and memorable cup.

Scoring 92 points from Coffee Review, this red honey–processed bean delivers everything we love in a specialty roast: sweetness, balance, and an aromatic punch that lingers.

More Than Just Great Coffee

Sourced from the family-run Ramirez Estate, this coffee represents the gold standard in ethical and sustainable farming. Not only do the workers earn nearly 300% above Fair Trade wages, but the estate also leads the way in eco-conscious practices—turning coffee cherry waste into energy, filtering and recycling water, and composting to support local agriculture.

Beyond the beans, the Ramirez family is committed to education, community access, and opportunity, building schools and donating learning tools in rural areas. We’ve had the privilege to tour the estate ourselves, and we proudly stand behind this roast, its people, and its purpose.

Brew Tip:
Excelsior is meant to be savored—not rushed. Do not use in pod brewers or Keurigs. Let the grounds bloom and steep to experience the full spectrum of flavors this bean offers. A quick brew just won’t do it justice.

☕ Roast Details:

  • Origin: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

  • Farm: Ramirez Estate (Family-Owned, 3rd Generation)

  • Altitude: 1,400 MASL

  • Variety: Caturra

  • Process: Red Honey

  • Roast Level: Medium

  • Score: 92 (Coffee Review)

🌸 Flavor Profile:

  • Aroma: Heavy strawberry

  • Tasting Notes: Vanilla, nutty aftertaste, stone fruit

  • Body: Creamy & smooth

  • Acidity: Balanced, with a soft fruit-forward brightness

  • Sweetness: Above average, syrupy finish from the honey process

🌍 Sustainability & Ethical Practices:

  • Wages: Workers earn nearly 300% above Fair Trade standards

  • Power: Facility powered by natural gas made from fermented coffee cherry waste

  • Water: Filtered and recycled—no waste returned to natural water systems

  • Fertilizer: All pulp composted and shared with nearby farms

  • Community Support: Schools built for rural access, books and computers donated

  • Open Access: Local farmers allowed to use estate's processing facility