Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged

Name: Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged
Brand: Lifeboost Coffee

Lifeboost ages green Nicaraguan coffee for 30 to 45 days in charred oak bourbon barrels from a small craft distillery in the Pocono Mountains, then pulls the beans before they can mold.

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.

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What the roaster tells us.

Lifeboost ages green Nicaraguan coffee for 30 to 45 days in charred oak bourbon barrels from a small craft distillery in the Pocono Mountains, then pulls the beans before they can mold. Roasting burns off the alcohol and leaves smoky oak, vanilla and a light sweetness. It’s a medium roast sold as whole beans only. Barrel-aged coffee is a novelty most coffee drinkers either love or skip, so it makes a good gift for a bourbon fan.

Product details checked 2026-11-04. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.

Where it’s from

Nicaragua

RoasterLifeboost Coffee

OriginNicaragua

ProcessBarrel-aged

RoastMedium

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

Nicaragua

Step 02 · ProcessProcessed

Barrel-aged

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Medium

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You like sweet, nutty or caramel flavors.
You want a balanced, medium-roast cup that works with or without milk.
You want to try something unusual.

Maybe skip it if…

You want coffee that tastes only of the bean, without fermentation-driven flavors.
You're looking for a bright, fruit-forward coffee.

The details

Bag size: Bag (whole bean only)
Price: $39.95

From the roaster’s listing, checked November 4, 2026. Prices change.

About coffee from Nicaragua

Nicaragua's coffee comes mostly from the northern mountains around Jinotega, Matagalpa and Nueva Segovia. It tends to be balanced and approachable, with chocolate, caramel and soft fruit.

What the process means

Barrel-aged coffee rests in used spirits barrels, such as bourbon or rum barrels, before roasting, so it picks up some of the spirit's aroma.

How to brew it

Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Method	Coffee	Water	Grind	Water temp	Time
Pour-over	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	93°C / 200°F	2:30–3:30
French press Our pick	30 g	500 g	Coarse	93°C / 200°F	4 minutes
Cold brew	100 g	800 g	Coarse	Cold water	12–18 hours in the fridge

The people behind this coffee

Meet Lifeboost Coffee

Lifeboost Coffee was founded by Dr. Charles Livingston, a chiropractic physician who wanted a coffee that was both healthy and delicious. All of its beans come from a single source in the mountains of Nicaragua, where they're shade grown, hand picked, spring water washed and sun dried. The coffee is USDA organic, marketed as low acid, and third-party tested for mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides and hundreds of other toxins.

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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.

Your dose18 g

In18g

Out36g

Time25–30s

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Questions

Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged FAQ

What does Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged taste like?

Lifeboost Coffee lists tasting notes of smoky oak, vanilla and caramel. It's a medium roast.

Where does Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged come from?

It comes from Nicaragua.

How is Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged processed?

The roaster lists the process as barrel-aged. Barrel-aged coffee rests in used spirits barrels, such as bourbon or rum barrels, before roasting, so it picks up some of the spirit's aroma.

Is Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged good for espresso?

It can work as espresso. Start around a 1:2 ratio, such as 18 grams in and 36 grams out, and adjust the grind to taste.

What's the best way to brew Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged?

A good starting point is french press: 30 g of coffee to 500 g of water, coarse grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, steeped for 4 minutes. Adjust to taste.

Where can I buy Lifeboost Coffee Bourbon Barrel Aged?

You can buy it from Lifeboost Coffee. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.

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