First Responder is Brave Bean's all-day medium roast, a single-origin organic Brazilian coffee from beans the roaster says score 85+ on the SCA scale.
Chocolate, cherry, cranberry
- Origin
- Brazil
- Process
- Not specified
- Roast
- Medium
- Roaster
- Brave Bean Coffee
Roast level
LightMediumDark
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From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Brazil
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Not specified
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Medium
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
First Responder is Brave Bean’s all-day medium roast, a single-origin organic Brazilian coffee from beans the roaster says score 85+ on the SCA scale. Brave Bean describes notes of chocolate, cherry and cranberry in a smooth, low-acidity cup that’s easy to drink black or with milk. The Pittsburgh roaster is veteran-focused and supports veterans with every bag sold.
Product details checked 2026-10-15. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Brazil
RoasterBrave Bean Coffee
OriginBrazil
ProcessNot specified
RoastMedium
The people behind this coffee
Meet Brave Bean Coffee
Brave Bean Coffee is a veteran-focused craft roaster based in Pittsburgh, built around the idea of great coffee with a greater purpose. Its core lineup uses single-origin organic beans from Brazil and Peru that the roaster says score 85+ on the SCA scale, and part of every sale supports veterans. The coffees carry military-inspired names like First Responder and Sergeant's Sip.
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Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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