Stumptown's new coffee bags are 95% biodegradable
I noticed these bags the other week (in a slightly less colorful variety) at the Ace Hotel NY Stumptown and wondered what was behind the change. It turns out that these new coffee bags are 95% biodegradable.
These new bags are made of something called Biotre from a company called Pacific Bag Incorporated who are committed to environmentally sustainable practices. They are the best in the business and these bags are about 95% biodegradable (everything except the tie and the valve) and are made primarily of renewable wood pulp.
Stumptown introduces Sparkling Cold Brew
Just in time for some warmer weather are these three cans of Stumptown Sparkling Cold Brew. Three flavors are available -- Original, Ginger Citrus, and Honey Lemon -- and they all contain HALF the amount of caffeine in a regular cold brew. It's more of a casual coffee drink rather than a real pick-me-up.
This is what a $75 12 oz. bag of coffee looks like
I was happy to receive a sample bag of this the other day but was completely taken aback by the astronomical price per bag of the actual coffee variety being sold. As you may already know, this is Stumptown's roast of the ultra-special, extremely rare, incredibly expensive Colombia Mauricio Shattah Red Gesha. This bag of coffee comes complete with its own holding box which I'm sure can be used to hold lesser quality coffees once you go through this 12 oz. $75 bag. I'd love to know who's buying this.
Sample Time: Stumptown Grand Cru Colombia Mauricio Shattah Red Gesha
This one has a long name. Sample bags of Stumptown Grand Cru Colombia Mauricio Shattah Red Gesha are being selectively handed out at the Ace Hotel NYC location. If you always wanted to try Stumptown's top-of-the-line Grand Cru roasts, this is a great way to do so. Available while supplies last.
If you just want to go ahead and buy a bag, you can do so off the Stumptown website for $75.
What I'm Brewing This Week: Stumptown Peru Chirinos
I've switched it up lately from my usual Aeropress brewing method to using a Hario V60 pourover method. I got one partially to fill an entire thermos whenever I need to work remotely (the Aeropress was difficult to work with when filling a thermos) and so far the experience has been pretty good. Making coffee takes about the same amount of time so there's difference there, and taste-wise, I think the V60 makes everything a little on the lighter side (which I don't mind).