Kephart’s Way Coffee

Description

Kepharts Way

Legend SeriesSignature Dark RoastWhole Bean Coffee

Inspired by the legacy of Horace Sowers Kephartexplorer, writer, outdoorsman, and one of the influential voices behind the preservation of the Great Smoky Mountainsthis signature dark roast celebrates a life built around practical skills, self-reliance, and a deep respect for the wilderness.

Kephart believed good camp coffee should have characterrich body, depth, and properly roasted beans. Kepharts Way honors that tradition with a bold, full-bodied coffee roasted right to the edge of dark, delivering natural oils, subtle smokiness, and a smooth complexity made for those who appreciate a true dark roast.

Tasting Notes

• Dark Chocolate
• Sweet
• Full-Bodied
• Slightly Smoky

The Coffee

Kepharts Way showcases what dark roasted coffee should bebold, flavorful, and balanced without sacrificing quality. Carefully selected certified organic coffees are roasted to create a cup that is rich, naturally sweet, clean, and slightly smoky.

Unlike ordinary dark roasts, the beans used in Kepharts Way are intentionally selected to preserve complexity and sweetness through the roasting process. The result is a dependable, satisfying coffee equally at home beside the morning campfire or as part of your daily routine.

A Note On Dark Roast Freshness

During the dark roasting process, coffee beans naturally release oils that contribute heavily to flavor, aroma, and body. These oils are at their best when enjoyed fresh.

Kepharts Way is packed per order with freshly roasted beans 57 days after roasting, ensuring your coffee arrives during its peak flavor window for the best possible experience.

Product Details

• Roast Profile: Dark Roastroasted to the cusp of dark
• Coffee Type: Whole Bean
• Process: Washed & Natural Sun Dried Blend
• Certifications: Certified OrganicFair Trade
• Roaster: Counter Culture CoffeeDurham, NC
• Sourcing: Ethically sourced from certified organic smallholder farms
• Origin: Rotates seasonally to maintain flavor consistency
• Packed: Palm Harbor, FL
• Bag Size: 12 oz / 340g

Freshness Promise

Each order is packed with freshly roasted beans 57 days after roasting and shipped during its prime flavor period. For best results, enjoy within 30 days of roast date, with optimal flavor typically between days 618.

Recommended Brew Methods

• AeroPress
• Pour Over
• French Press
• Drip Coffee
• Espresso
• Cold Brew

For the richest flavor experience, grind fresh immediately before brewing.

Packaging

Each 12oz resealable bag features a premium one-way CO valve designed to protect freshness. As freshly roasted coffee naturally releases CO after roasting, the valve allows gas to escape while keeping oxygen outpreserving the flavor, aroma, and quality of every bag.

Bag Dimensions: 9.24.92.6Filled & Sealed Weight: Approx. 14.45 ozCoffee Weight: 12 oz / 340g

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