Golden Hour

Golden Hour is a year-round light roast featuring natural process, certified organic, fruit-forward East African coffees from rotating origins.

At a glance

• Origin: Revolving by season and quality, typically East African
• Process: Natural
• Certification: Certified Organic
• Roast level: Light
• Tasting notes: Blueberry, dried fruit, citrus
• Body and acidity: Smooth finish with delicate, lively acidity
• Availability: Year-round
• Single origin: Yes (rotating)
• Decaf: No
• Vendor: Dandy Lion Coffee

Best for

• Pour-over, Chemex, and v60 brewing
• Light roast and fruit-forward coffee fans
• Certified organic coffee drinkers
• Morning coffee with or without cream
• Gift for filter coffee enthusiasts
• Aeropress and cold brew for a bright, juicy cup

How to brew

Brew as a pour-over at a 1:16.5 ratio with a medium-fine grind to highlight the blueberry, dried fruit, and citrus notes. Aeropress also works well for a clean, vibrant cup.

Flavor profile

Bright and fruity, Golden Hour leads with blueberry, then layers dried fruit and citrus on top of a smooth, approachable finish. The natural process and light roast preserve the delicate acidity and lively character of each seasonal East African lot.

About Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee is a small batch roaster sourcing certified organic, fruit-forward single origins year-round, rotating Golden Hour's source based on seasonality and quality.

Made by Dandy Lion Coffee, based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Labeled certified organic.

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