Goldenrod — Medium Roast Coffee (12 oz, Whole Bean)

Notes: smooth milk chocolate • burnt caramel
Score: 87–89 points • Award: Bronze Medal, 2022 Golden Bean Awards

Meet your all-day cup. Goldenrod balances the crisp, breakfast-friendly lift of a morning brew with the bold, dinner-worthy finish you crave later on—so it’s as happy beside a croissant as it is after a rich meal. Expect a heavy body, mild roast character, and a silky finish that leans into milk chocolate and caramel.

Why you’ll love it

• Award-winning: Bronze Medal – 2022 Golden Bean Awards

• Crowd-pleaser profile: chocolatey, caramelized sweetness; low bitterness

• Versatile: delicious as drip, pour-over, French press, or balanced espresso

• Gift-ready: a sure win for coffee lovers (Father’s Day, holidays, host gifts)

Roast & flavor

• Roast level: Medium

• Taste: Milk chocolate, burnt caramel, gentle roast sweetness

• Mouthfeel: Heavy body, smooth, lingering finish

Brew guide (starting point)

• Ratio: 1:16 (e.g., 25 g coffee : 400 g water)

• Water temp: 198–205°F (92–96°C)

• Grind: medium for drip/pour-over; coarse for French press; fine for espresso

• Dial to taste: finer = stronger; coarser = cleaner

Good to know

• Format: 12 oz whole bean (grind just before brewing for peak flavor)

• Storage: keep sealed, cool, and dark; avoid fridge/freezer moisture

Perfect pairings

• Sweet, crusty pastries and morning spreads from Gourmet Foods

• Favorite mugs and table accents from On the Table

Sip it morning to night—Goldenrod is the definition of smooth and balanced.