After Midnight

After Midnight Origins: Guatemala & Mexico
Varietal: Bourbon, Typica, Mundo Novo
Process: Fully Washed
Roast: Medium/Dark
Tasting notes: Chocolate, roasty
Pair with: Pastries, almonds

What was once an accident is now one of our most popular roasts. Here’s the legend:
Late one night, Nate went to roast some Blue & White Blend but used the wrong beans. He was sad as it was close to 2:00 a.m. and he still needed the Blue & White. He bagged the mistaken beans and put them in the box for a client in case any of their employees would try it. The next week, they contacted him and said, “Nate! What was that mystery coffee you brought us? It was so good. Everyone really loves it!” Nate knew which beans he had used, and was able to recreate his late-night roast. He named it “After Midnight” to celebrate when it was first roasted. The End.

After Midnight is also used in Nate’s Coffee’s Midnight Gold Cold Brew. Its tasting notes in cold form are vastly different, with very little of the “roastiness” coming through. Instead it is sweet with a milk chocolate note. Add a little cream and it’s a dessert by itself! Order one to go here or find it at Southland Bagel.

What Grind Should I Use?

You can have your Nate’s Coffee order ground to your preferred brewing method before shipping! 

• Whole Bean: Whole bean coffee. Ideal if you prefer the freshest coffee experience and use a grinder at home. We recommend using a burr grinder.
• Coarse: A coarse, sea salt like grind. Great for french presses and percolators. 
• Drip: A medium grind, consistency of sand. This is the most standard grind. Ideal for most drip coffee makers (like Mr. Coffee) and Clever brewers.
• Pour over: A medium-fine grind, in between drip and espresso grind. Great for pour overs and Chemex.
• Espresso: Little less fine than table salt, great for espresso. 

What if I use an Aeropress? Use this as your guide: 

• Drip: 3 minute brew time
• Pour over: 2-3 minute brew time
• Espresso: (our preferred method) 1-2 minute brew time