Discover small batch Smoky Mountain artisanal roasted coffee

Bold Mountain Coffee started as a backyard experiment. Craig’s passion for coffee roasting began with a basic air popcorn popper and evolved over 15 years into a mastery of the craft, using advanced commercial-grade equipment.

Driven by a desire to share the experience and rich flavors of premium, expertly roasted coffee, Bold Mountain Coffee was created.

The best coffee will not reach its full flavor potential without the correct grind, coffee to water ratio, water quality and temperature.  Here are some things to consider:

• Always start with fresh, cold, filtered water
• Heat water to 202º - 207ºf or ensure your automatic brewer reaches this temperature
• Fresh grind your Bold Mountain Coffee before you brew.  The best grinders are 'burr' grinders, as unlike spinning blade grinders, burr grinders do not heat up the beans which can produce undesirable flavors
• A typical "golden ratio" for coffee bean to water is around 1:18, meaning 1 gram of coffee to 18 grams of water, or 150 mL cup of coffee, you would need 8.3 grams of coffee (1.6 tablespoons).  This can vary depending on the brewing method, with immersion methods like French press usually using a slightly lower ratio (around 1:15) and drip methods using a higher ratio (around 1:17) to achieve a balanced flavor. 

This table should provide a baseline.

Creating cold-brew coffee is one of the simplest brewing methods out there. With just a few simple steps, you can recreate any local coffee shop's expensive cold brew options right from home. As long as you are patient and have a little time on your hands, you are already halfway there!

Step 1

Combine ¾ cup to 1lb coarsely ground coffee to 6 cups of cold water. Including any smaller coffee grind of coffee will result in a cloudy coffee, and no one wants that!

Step 2

Allow the coffee grounds and water to “steep” and get to know each other in your container of choice, whether that’s glass, ceramic, or plastic. Feel free to stir gently and then allow the coffee and water mixture to steep for at least 12 hours.

Step 3

After steeping your coffee overnight, strain the coffee grounds from the coffee using cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve. The concentrate can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks!

How Cold Brew Coffee is Different than Iced Coffee

While most people know what iced coffee is, some do not know what cold brew coffee is. The main difference between the two is in their brewing process. Iced coffee is made with hot coffee which is cooled down by adding ice cubes, whereas cold brew coffee is brewed cold through the entire process.

The cold brewing process imparts unique properties into the coffee itself and it doesn’t become a watery soup like poorly made iced coffee can.

Less Caffeine: Cold brew’s high coffee bean to water ratio, extended brewing time, and cold temperature doesn’t extract the caffeine like coffee brewed at higher temperatures.

Lower Acidity Level: For fans that don’t like their coffee bitter, cold brewing creates a smoother, mellow cup of coffee that’s sweeter than traditionally brewed coffee. The intense heat from the boiling water changes the chemical make-up of coffee causing it to become bitter. But that’s not a problem here.

No Dilution or Watery-ness: Unlike iced coffee, which involves pouring hot coffee over ice which dilutes it and makes it watery, cold brewing does not have the same issue because room temperature or cold water is used during the brewing process.

Bold Mountain Coffee Cold Brew is refreshing all by itself, but have fun experimenting with adding your preference of sweeteners, cinnamon, creamer products, and more!  

Bold Mountain Coffee offers a variety of different single origin coffees and expertly crafted blends, carefully tailored to accentuate different flavor profiles, ensuring there’s something for every coffee enthusiast.

Snobbism among coffee drinkers can rival that of wine drinkers but the fact is that an astonishing world of coffee tastes awaits anyone willing to venture beyond mass-marketed commercial brands. Specialty coffees that clearly state the country, region or state of origin can provide a lifetime of rewarding tasting experiences.

Through a combination of experience (understanding the colors, smells and sounds that are produced at different stages of a coffee roast) and technology, Craig creates consistent, repeatable and personalized roasts. His dedication to perfecting every batch ensures exceptional quality and flavor.

At Bold Mountain Coffee, we know freshness is key. That's why we roast in small batches and deliver directly to you.  We package your coffee the same day it is roasted in an air tight, sealed bag with a special 1-way valve.  The valve allows nitrogen gas to escape (a naturally ocurring process with fresh roasted coffee), while preventing oxygen from entering the bag, which can quickly degrade coffee freshness and taste.   

Our bags are the perfect way to store. and keep your coffee fresh.

However, if you choose to use your own container, be sure to store your beans in an airtight container, like a glass jar or ceramic crock with a rubber-gasket seal, to lock in the flavor. 

To maintain that signature Bold Mountain flavor, clean your coffee maker regularly. Run vinegar or specialty cleaners like Urnex through your machine monthly, followed by several rinses with clean water. Your taste buds will thank you!

With Bold Mountain Coffee, every step is designed to make your coffee experience exceptional. Taste the difference that passion, quality, and proper preparation can bring to your cup.

At Bold Mountain Coffee, we take pride in the quality and freshness of our coffee. Due to the perishable nature of our products, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. However it is important to us that you are satisfied with your purchase. If you encounter any issues, please contact our customer support team within 10 days of receiving your order, and we'll work towards a resolution.