Pops Christmas Spirit Flavored Coffee

Pops Christmas Spirit Flavored Coffee is a medium roast built around buttered-rum, caramel, vanilla, and smoky whiskey-inspired character. Pops describes the cup as smooth, buttery, and smoky with medium body, positioning it as a seasonal coffee for gatherings or a quiet cup by the fire. One-pound bags are available as whole bean or ground coffee, with regular and decaf choices. The product record does not identify the base coffee’s origin, producer, cultivar, process, flavoring ingredients, decaffeination method, or alcohol content, so none of those details are assumed.

Coffee profile

Origin, production and flavor context

Christmas Spirit is flavor-led rather than origin-led. Rum, caramel, vanilla, and whiskey language describes the intended flavored-coffee experience and should not be read as verified natural notes from a named coffee region. The page does not provide an ingredient list, flavor carrier, allergen statement, or statement about alcohol. Customers who need those details should consult current packaging or the roaster. Regular and decaf versions are offered under the same profile, but the decaf process and exact caffeine level are not disclosed. Medium roast is the only documented roast specification.

Brewing guidance

For drip coffee, start with 30 grams to 500 grams of water, a medium grind, and water near 198–202°F. Target a three- to four-minute brew. If the cup lacks body, grind finer; if the smoky finish becomes drying, grind coarser. For immersion, use 32 grams to 500 grams and steep for four minutes. For a seasonal milk drink, brew the coffee slightly stronger—about 32–34 grams per 500 grams of water—then add warmed milk to taste. Avoid compensating for poor extraction with excess syrup or sweetener.

Choosing a method and format

Paper filtration will keep the finish cleaner, while French press emphasizes buttery body. Taste the coffee black first to understand the flavor balance before adding dairy or sweetener. Flavored coffee can leave aromatic residue in grinder burrs and brew equipment. Use a dedicated grinder, choose pre-ground coffee, or clean thoroughly before switching back to unflavored beans. Whole bean offers grind control; ground coffee provides convenience. The one-pound bag is sized for home use or seasonal sharing.

Serving and comparison notes

For holiday service, use 60 grams per liter as a starting point and hold the coffee in a thermal carafe. Offer milk and sweetener separately because the flavor profile already suggests sweetness. Label regular and decaf carafes clearly for every guest and brewer. After service, wash the brew basket, carafe lid, gasket, and grinder surfaces thoroughly; vanilla, rum, and smoke-inspired aromas can linger and alter the next unflavored coffee brewed on the equipment.

Dialing in and freshness

Assess aroma, caramel-like sweetness, vanilla, smoke, body, and finish as the cup cools. Keep the brew ratio fixed and change grind deliberately. A dedicated Turin DF64 Gen 2 can make repeatable adjustments, while the Specialty Coffee collection offers other seasonal and unflavored choices for comparison.

Store sealed coffee in a cool, dry cabinet away from light, moisture, heat, and strong odors. Grind immediately before brewing when practical. Orders placed through Espresso Outlet are routed to the roasting partner for fulfillment, so roast and dispatch timing follow that partner’s workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Is Christmas Spirit a flavored coffee?

Yes. It is presented with buttered-rum, caramel, vanilla, and smoky whiskey-inspired flavors.

What roast level is it?

The product is listed as a medium roast.

Does it contain alcohol?

The current product record does not provide an alcohol or ingredient statement.

Is decaf available?

Yes. Regular and decaf variants are offered.

What decaf method is used?

The decaffeination method is not specified.

Which formats are available?

Choose whole bean or ground coffee in a one-pound bag.