Last updated: 2026-09-16T20:22:48.808Z

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$27.00/12oz

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

**Region:** [Huila, Colombia 🇨🇴](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/90133922-8644-418a-b93a-2a45a7527425)

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

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

**Altitude:** 5200-5900 ft asl

## What the Brand Says

> Rough Rider Roast Origin: Huila, Colombia Producers: Asociación La Victoria Process: Washed Varietal: Mixed - Bourbon & Typica Elevation: 5200-5900 ft Notes: Heavy & Rich Body, Bittersweet Chocolate, Spiced Rum, Dried Cherry Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Rider Roast celebrates the 26th President’s boundless energy, New York grit, and legendary love of coffee. Known to drink more than a gallon a day, TR approached each cup with the same bold spirit that defined the "strenuous life" . Every sip channels the spirit of adventure and courage that carried the Rough Riders across open country—rich, warming, and resolute, like coffee shared around a campfire after a long day’s ride. Seasonally sourced from a rotating single origin, each batch features dense, high-quality beans with natural sweetness and balanced acidity—crafted to endure a darker roast while remaining smooth and deeply satisfying. A portion of every purchase supports the Theodore Roosevelt Association, helping preserve the legacy of one of America’s most dynamic and inspiring leaders. Learn more at www.theodoreroosevelt.org.

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# Rough Rider Roast

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12oz

$27.00

($36.00/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 90/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 36/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 57/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 70/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 43/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

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

## Tasting Notes

Dark chocolate

Rum

Spices

Dried cherry

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