Last updated: 2026-09-10T18:17:36.329Z

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From $18.32/12oz

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

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[Natural](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/natural)

**Region:** [Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil 🇧🇷](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/c3a84db5-3893-4e41-993e-a77ace318157)

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[Tolima, Colombia 🇨🇴](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/e7135371-2ade-4a1a-8046-017a692e1965)

**Variety:** [Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon)

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[Topázio MG 1190](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/topazio-mg-1190)

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[Typica](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/typica)

**Altitude:** 900-1650 masl

**Recommended for:** Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> Tastes Like CaramelDark ChocolateNuts DIRECT TRADE COFFEE Description Old School Espresso is 49th's most traditional espresso, with a Pacific Northwest twist! Roasted medium-dark, highlights the sweetness and body of the coffee. Old School is ideal for those who prefer low acidity and full-body, with dark chocolate aromas and flavours of cocoa, caramel, and molasse.

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# Old School Espresso

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12oz

$18.32

($24.43/lbs)

2.5lb

$56.23

($22.49/lbs)

5lb

$111.37

($22.28/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 63/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 33/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 70/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 59/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 23/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Cacao

Caramel

Dark chocolate

Molasses

Nuts

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