Sea State Black & Gold Peru Capili Coffee
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Black & Gold is Sea State Coffee’s flagship Peru Capili selection. Its medium-dark roast is described with dark chocolate, raisin, walnut and brown sugar, supported by a heavy body and mild perceived acidity.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Peru, Capili selection |
|---|---|
| Roast | Medium-dark |
| Process | Washed |
| Elevation | 1,550–1,800 meters |
| Formats | Whole bean or ground |
| Bag sizes | 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb or 5 lb |
A full-textured everyday coffee
Choose this coffee if a weightier mouthfeel and chocolate-led profile appeal more than a delicate, tea-like cup. The raisin and brown-sugar references add a dried-fruit and sweetness dimension to the roast description. Paper-filter drip can provide a cleaner presentation, while immersion brewing is useful when you want to emphasize texture.
Brewing and storage
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Coffee shipping and returns
Roasted and green coffee do not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners, and coffee orders ship directly from the roaster partner. Roasted and green coffee orders do not qualify for returns or order cancellations.
A measured starting recipe
For a filter-brew starting point, measure 20 g coffee and 320 g water, a 1:16 brew ratio by mass. Use a grind appropriate for your filter and keep the bed evenly saturated. If the cup is balanced but weak, increase the coffee dose slightly; if it is sour or dry, adjust extraction through grind size before changing several variables at once.
More preparation and product questions
Where does this coffee come from?
Peru, Capili selection.
What roast profile is listed?
Medium-dark.
Which processing method is documented?
Washed.
Which formats are listed?
Whole bean or ground. Check the current selection menu for the available combinations.
How do I adjust strength without losing balance?
Change the coffee-to-water ratio when the flavor is balanced but the cup is too weak or concentrated. Use grind adjustments when the problem is extraction, keeping dose and water quantity constant for comparison.
Should I judge the coffee only while piping hot?
Taste again as the cup cools toward a comfortable drinking temperature. Sweetness, acidity, body and finish may become easier to distinguish before you decide how to adjust the next brew.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.