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Freedom Roast - Life and Beauty Initiative

Roasted by Buddy Brew Coffee

Specialty coffee blend from El Salvador and Colombia supporting human trafficking survivors.

Freedom Roast - Life and Beauty Initiative — Buddy Brew Coffee
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From the roaster

Buddy Brew has partnered with VUVIVO Ministries again this year to help fight human trafficking through sales of this speciality coffee. Freedom Roast is a blend of freshly sourced specialty coffee beans from El Salvador and Colombia. It has tasting notes of dark chocolate and walnut. Proceeds will be used to combat human trafficking and provide support and care for survivors. Our classic diner mug comes in your choice of black or natural. Click here to order this as a gift set!

FRESH AND FAST: All coffees are roasted, packaged and shipped in 6 oz., 12 oz., 2 lb., or 5 lb. bags (excluding our Roaster's Reserve coffee, which comes in a 6 oz. tin) within 1 business day of receiving your online order, Monday through Friday.

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FIVE-POUND BAGS: All 5 lb. coffee bags are 25% off retail and qualify for free shipping. This discount is built right into the price you see!

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Context

This dark roast from Buddy Brew Coffee channels the deeper end of the flavor spectrum, presenting notes of dark chocolate and walnut. The roaster's profile suggests a coffee developed to showcase richness and body—characteristics often emphasized in darker roasts. Colombian coffees offer diverse tasting profiles depending on processing and elevation, and this particular lot emphasizes the heavier, more grounded flavors rather than brightness. The combination of chocolate and nut notes creates an earthy foundation, making this roast well-suited for those seeking a full-bodied cup. For those exploring how specific flavors map to sensory experience, the flavor wheel provides helpful context for identifying chocolate and nutty undertones in your own tasting.

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In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Freedom Roast - Life and Beauty Initiative grown?

Freedom Roast - Life and Beauty Initiative, roasted by Buddy Brew Coffee, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does Freedom Roast - Life and Beauty Initiative taste like?

Expect tasting notes of dark chocolate and walnut.

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