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Fremont

Roasted by Caffe Ladro

Fremont is a balanced, approachable medium roast blend from Central America that offers a smooth, familiar profile for everyday enjoyment.

Fremont — Caffe Ladro
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Baked PearMolassesAlmond

From the roaster

Our Fremont medium roast is a balanced, approachable coffee made from seasonal coffees and roasted for everyday enjoyment. This blend brings comfort, clarity, and flexibility to every cup.

To shape this flavor, we source seasonal coffees from Central America. These coffees create a smooth and familiar profile. They add natural sweetness and gentle structure to the blend. The medium roast brings out flavor without overpowering the cup. As a result, Fremont sits right in the center of the roast spectrum and appeals to many coffee drinkers.

In the cup, Fremont shows soft sweetness and a rounded body. You’ll taste baked pear layered with molasses and a light almond finish. The acidity stays calm and balanced. The texture feels smooth and easy. Because of this, the coffee tastes great black or with milk.

Overall, this blend offers flexibility. It works well across several brew methods and stays consistent from cup to cup. It serves as an easy daily coffee and still rewards slower brews.

If you want a Seattle‑roasted coffee that feels reliable, flavorful, and well balanced, our Fremont medium roast delivers exactly that.

Taste Notes

  • Baked Pear

  • Molasses

  • Almond

Brewing Recommendations

We recommend Chemex, AeroPress, or a drip brewer. These methods bring out sweetness, balance, and a clean finish.

— Caffe Ladro

Context

Sourced from Central America, the Fremont blend by Caffe Ladro offers a profile defined by its comforting, dessert-like qualities. The roaster identifies distinct notes of baked pear, molasses, and almond, a combination that highlights the region's reputation for producing balanced, approachable cups. While Central American coffees are often celebrated for their bright acidity and clean finishes, this specific selection leans into deeper, sweeter tones that evoke orchard fruits and toasted nuts.

When evaluating such a profile, tasters often look to the flavor wheel to categorize these nuanced sensations. Molasses provides a rich, syrupy foundation, while the baked pear adds a subtle, cooked-fruit sweetness that rounds out the experience. The inclusion of almond suggests a pleasant, nutty finish, making this an ideal choice for those who prefer a structured, harmonious cup. Whether enjoyed as a morning ritual or an afternoon treat, this coffee showcases the versatility of its origin.

Buy — $19.7 from Caffe Ladro

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fremont taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Baked Pear, Molasses, and Almond.

What roast level is Fremont?

It is roasted to a medium level.

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