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colombia + peru coffee

JJ

by jj bean coffee roasters · burnaby, canada

expect cocoa. this is jj, a colombia + peru from jj bean coffee roasters.

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C$20.75buy from jj bean coffee roasters

the bean

origin
colombia + peru
region
tolima
roast
medium
status
in stock
jj is a medium roast blend from jj bean coffee roasters, drawing on beans from colombia, peru, and honduras, with the colombian component sourced from the tolima region. the profile centers on cocoa, making it a straightforward, low-acid cup with a familiar chocolate-forward character. medium roast means the beans retain enough structure for a range of brew methods. it suits filter brewing for a cleaner expression of the cocoa note, or espresso if you prefer something denser and more concentrated. a consistent grind and water around 93 to 94 degrees celsius will serve it well across either approach.

common questions

What does JJ taste like?

jj is built around a cocoa note, giving it a chocolate-forward character that is approachable and relatively straightforward. the medium roast keeps it balanced without pushing into heavy bitterness or sharp acidity.

How is JJ grown and processed?

jj is a blend sourced from colombia, peru, and honduras, with the colombian beans coming specifically from the tolima region. no processing method has been specified for this coffee.

How should I brew JJ?

as a medium roast, jj works well across filter methods like pour over or drip, which will highlight the cleaner cocoa notes, as well as espresso for a fuller, more concentrated result. aim for water around 93 to 94 degrees celsius and a consistent grind suited to your chosen method.

about jj bean coffee roasters

the thing about JJ Bean on hastings street is how they've earned those 598 reviews the hard way. one cup at a time. this isn't coffee as convenience store pit stop. it's coffee as intention, where each batch gets the attention that separates good from great. the burnaby location hums with the kind of steady energy that comes from knowing your regulars' orders, from understanding that consistency isn't about corporate playbooks but about caring enough to get it right every single morning. you can taste the difference in the first sip. that clean finish that doesn't need sugar to mask anything. the kind of roasting that lets the bean speak without shouting. JJ Bean gets that specialty coffee isn't about complicated ceremony or pretentious vocabulary. it's about respect for the process and the people drinking it.

all coffee from jj bean coffee roasters

burnaby, canada

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