Whether or not to freeze coffee beans to retain their freshness is a frequent topic of discussion. The quick answer to this question is: Buy only what you will use within 10 days of the coffee’s roast date. (The quality of the flavor really takes a dive after 10 days.) Store coffee at room temperature [...]

Thump is most fortunate to work with a coffee roasting company (Stumptown Coffee Roasters) who searches the world for the finest coffees and farmers who treat both their land and their employees with integrity. Stumptown builds lasting relationships with these farmers, visiting them multiple times a year and paying them directly, at least double Fair [...]

Freshness & roast dates: We receive coffee the day after it’s roasted. Coffee, like wine, needs time to breathe and “open up” before it can be fully enjoyed. Most coffees need 24-48 hours to “off-gas” carbon dioxide, so we’re receiving and serving it at the most flavorful period of its life. Coffees also stale dramatically [...]

So you have your freshly roasted coffee and you’re eager to get it home and brew it up. You get out your grinder, pour some beans in, press the lid for a period of time, and presto, ground coffee. When you remove the lid, you notice that some of the coffee is powdery and some [...]

Really, this is the story of the land where coffee is grown and the people who grow it. These are the world’s most premium green beans, bought directly from growers at a fair price, exceeding even Fair Trade Certified, which means more economic benefit stays with the local farmer and community.

After all the care and attention given to selecting the perfect beans, the roast is where the coffee comes alive and develops its full flavor profile. Our coffees are hand roasted in small batches, each optimized for the bean, humidity and other factors. While green beans keep for extended periods, once roasted the coffee has [...]

In the end, it’s all about what ends up in the cup. We use only the highest quality commercial coffee preparation equipment, operated by highly skilled, highly trained baristi. Slurping is encouraged. Thump is proud to serve Stumptown Coffee, because Stumptown shares our passion for providing the freshest, most unique coffees, roasted by hand in [...]