Mardi Gras Gold Coffee (Peru) | Medium Roast Single Origin

Mardi Gras Gold Coffee | Rich & Smooth

Bright, celebratory, and bursting with flavor—like catching the most coveted throws on Fat Tuesday.
Like the golden doubloons tossed from Mardi Gras floats, Mardi Gras Gold is a treasure worth catching. This Peruvian single origin, grown in high-altitude regions of Peru, delivers bright acidity, honey-like sweetness, and citrus notes that make every cup feel like a celebration. This is coffee that sparkles with energy and joy. Roasted to order and shipped nationwide (free U.S. shipping).

• Roast level: Medium
• Body: Medium-bodied with a lively, clean finish
• Tasting notes: Salted caramel, silky sweetness, citrus
• Best for: Pour-over, drip coffee, AeroPress

Why we named it Mardi Gras Gold

During Mardi Gras, the most prized throws are the golden doubloons—coins stamped with krewe emblems that parade-goers treasure for years. This Peruvian coffee shares that same golden quality: bright, precious, and worth celebrating. Every sip captures the festive spirit of New Orleans’ most famous celebration—joyful, vibrant, and unforgettable.

Product FAQs

1. What does Mardi Gras Gold taste like?
   A bright, lively cup with honey-like sweetness and citrus lift, rounded out by salted-caramel richness and a clean finish.
2. Is this coffee more bright or more bold?
   It leans bright and clean (medium roast) with a lively finish—more “sparkle” than heavy darkness.
3. Who is this best for?
   Coffee drinkers who love a vibrant, uplifting cup—great for morning pour-overs and anyone who likes citrus-and-sweet balance.
4. What brew methods work best?
   Pour-over and AeroPress highlight clarity and citrus; drip keeps it smooth and easy for daily brewing.
5. What grind should I use?
   • Pour-over: medium-fine
   • Drip: medium
   • AeroPress: medium-fine
6. How fresh is it and how fast does it ship?
   Your coffee is roasted to order for freshness, then shipped nationwide with free U.S. shipping.

Coffee Details

• Grower: Cooperativa Agricola de Servicios Norandino
• Variety: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache, Catimor
• Region: Piura & Amazonas, Peru
• Altitude: 1100–1700 m
• Soil type: Clay minerals
• Process: Washed; sun-dried