STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS Hair Bender Whole Bean Medium Roast 18 oz — Balanced, Versatile Blend

Stumptown Hair Bender is a medium‑roast whole bean blend that layers sweet citrus, milk chocolate, and caramel for a balanced, versatile cup.

Blended from coffees sourced across Central and South America, East Africa, and Indonesia, Hair Bender is the signature mix that launched Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Roasted in Portland, Oregon, the 18‑ounce whole bean bag is designed to deliver consistent complexity whether pulled as espresso, brewed as pour‑over, or steeped for cold brew. Stumptown maintains Direct Trade relationships and frequent cupping checks to preserve balance across lots.

What flavors can I expect from this medium roast?

Hair Bender emphasizes a layered profile rather than a single dominant note. Expect bright, sweet citrus highlights up front, a rounded milk‑chocolate midpalate, and lingering caramel and raisin‑like sweetness on the finish.

• Top notes: sweet citrus brightness
• Midpalate: creamy milk chocolate
• Finish: caramel and dried‑fruit warmth
• Roast level: medium, preserving origin character with balanced body

How should I brew Hair Bender to get the best results?

This blend is intentionally adaptable—espresso, drip, pour‑over, and cold brew all highlight different aspects of the mix. Start with standard, recipe‑based parameters then adjust grind and dose to emphasize brightness or sweetness depending on your preference.

• Espresso: finer grind, 18–20g dose, yields creamy chocolate and caramel
• Pour‑over: medium‑fine grind, 1:15–1:17 brew ratio for clarity and citrus
• Cold brew: coarse grind, long steep for sweeter, mellow caramel notes
• Adjust: tweak water temperature and grind to dial brightness or body

Why choose whole bean over preground for this 18 oz bag?

Whole beans retain volatile aromatics and flavor nuance longer than preground coffee. Grinding immediately before brewing preserves Hair Bender’s layered citrus and chocolate notes and gives you control over extraction for each brewing method.

• Maximum aroma retention when stored properly
• Customizable grind size for espresso, drip, or immersion
• Longer freshness window compared with preground coffee
• Better control to avoid under‑ or over‑extraction

What does Direct Trade mean for this coffee and its quality?

Stumptown’s Direct Trade program prioritizes long‑term relationships with producers, paying premiums tied to quality and working collaboratively to improve lots. This approach supports consistent ingredient quality and often yields more traceable, better‑developed coffees in the final blend.

• Higher, quality‑linked payments to farmers
• Ongoing partnerships and visits to origin farms
• Focus on cup quality and sustainable practices
• Frequent cupping to maintain blend balance

Who is this for? Hair Bender is well suited to home baristas and coffee lovers who want a single bag that performs across multiple brew methods. If you enjoy a medium roast with bright top notes and a sweet, chocolatey core—or if you switch between espresso and filter brewing—this 18‑ounce whole bean bag offers versatility, consistent balance, and the traceable sourcing standards of a seasoned roaster.

Features:

• Contains one 18 ounce bag of Stumptown Hair Bender whole bean coffee
• Blend from Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa for a complex profile
• Flavor profile: sweet citrus, dark/milk chocolate, raisin and caramel notes
• 100% Arabica; Direct Trade sourcing and frequent cupping checks
• Adaptable to espresso, pour‑over, drip, and cold brew methods

Ingredients

100% Arabica Coffee