Last updated: 2026-09-17T16:19:23.335Z

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From $5.72/100g

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

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

**Region:** [Gaitania, Colombia 🇨🇴](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/1fd9c597-f832-4509-865f-8f46d778ce40)

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**Recommended for:** Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> This signature espresso blend is sure to impress! Our espresso blend consists of 2 different coffee beans from Central America. Our team perceives notes of Dutch cocoa, toasted walnut, dried fruit and molasses. No espresso machine? No problem. It is equally as good in your home coffee brewer, pour over or french press!

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# Ride Fast Live Slow Espresso Blend – Dark Roast – Natural/Washed Process

[View at roaster](https://alternateroutecoffeeco.ca/product/ride-fast-live-slow/)

100g

$5.72

($25.95/lbs)

300g

$15.72

($23.77/lbs)

1kg

$38.60

($17.51/lbs)

2kg

$75.05

($17.02/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 75/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 32/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 68/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 75/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

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

**Roast level:** Dark — 6/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Honey

Milk chocolate

roasted walnut

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