STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS Hair Bender Whole Bean Medium Roast 18 oz — Balanced Citrus, Milk Chocolate
Product details
| Management number | 253511117 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$30.07 | Model Number | 253511117 | ||
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Stumptown Hair Bender is a signature medium-roast whole-bean blend that balances sweet citrus, milk chocolate, and caramel across espresso and filter brews.
First released by Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Portland, Hair Bender remains the house blend that launched the brand's reputation. This 18-ounce bag contains whole beans roasted to a medium level and created from coffees sourced in Latin America, East Africa, and Indonesia. The result is a layered cup that works well whether you pull espresso shots, brew pour-over, or steep a cold brew.
What flavor profile should I expect from Hair Bender?
Hair Bender is deliberately complex: bright citrus notes sit alongside rounded milk-chocolate sweetness and a soft caramel finish. That interplay comes from blending distinct origins so each component contributes acidity, body, or sweetness.
- Top notes: sweet citrus and lively brightness
- Mid-palate: milk chocolate and syrupy sweetness
- Finish: caramel and subtle dried-fruit depth
How does Hair Bender perform across brewing methods?
This blend adapts well to many brewing styles. Espresso highlights the chocolate and caramel, while pour-over brings forward citrus clarity; cold brew emphasizes sweetness and smooth body. Minor adjustments to grind size, dose, and water temperature shift emphasis between acidity and sweetness.
- Espresso: full-bodied shots with chocolatey crema
- Pour-over: clean cup with pronounced citrus notes
- Cold brew: mellow sweetness and low perceived acidity
Where does the coffee come from and what about sourcing?
Hair Bender is a three-region blend built from coffees in Central and South America, East Africa, and Indonesia. Stumptown sources via a Direct Trade approach focused on paying higher prices for quality and maintaining long-term partnerships with producers. The blend uses 100% Arabica beans selected for complementary flavor characteristics.
- Origins: Latin America, East Africa, Indonesia
- Bean type: 100% Arabica for cleaner flavor
- Sourcing: Direct Trade relationships and higher quality premiums
How should I store and grind this 18 oz bag for best results?
Keep the sealed bag in a cool, dark place and grind just before brewing to preserve aroma and volatile flavors. Use a finer grind for espresso, medium-fine for pour-over, and coarse for cold brew. If you won't finish the bag quickly, consider a small airtight container to limit oxygen exposure.
- Storage: cool, dark spot; reseal after opening
- Grinding: adjust to your brewing method for clarity
- Portioning: grind on demand to retain freshness
Who is this for: Stumptown Hair Bender is ideal for home baristas and coffee drinkers who want a dependable, multi-purpose medium roast with layered flavors. It suits people who brew in different ways throughout the week and those who appreciate a blend designed to balance brightness and sweetness without leaning overly dark or single-origin-specific. If you value traceable sourcing and a coffee that performs consistently across espresso, pour-over, and cold brew, this 18-ounce whole-bean package offers a versatile daily companion.
- Contains one (1) 18 ounce bag of Stumptown Hair Bender whole-bean coffee.
- Blend highlights coffees from Latin America, East Africa, and Indonesia for balanced complexity.
- Flavor profile: sweet citrus, dark/milk chocolate, caramel; 100% Arabica.
- Direct Trade sourcing focuses on quality premiums and long-term producer relationships.
- Brewing note: grind, dose, and water influence the final cup—experiment to taste.
Ingredients
100% Arabica Coffee
FAQ
Q: Is Hair Bender whole bean or ground?
A: This listing is for whole bean coffee. Grind fresh at home for best flavor, matching grind size to your brewing method.
Q: Does Hair Bender work for espresso?
A: Yes—Hair Bender is versatile and pulls well as espresso, emphasizing chocolate and caramel notes with balanced acidity.
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