Lifeboost Coffee Optimist Light Roast

Name: Lifeboost Coffee Optimist Light Roast
Brand: Lifeboost Coffee

Optimist is Lifeboost's light roast of its single-origin Nicaraguan beans, which are fermented for 26 hours, washed in spring water and sun dried.

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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.

Optimist is Lifeboost’s light roast of its single-origin Nicaraguan beans, which are fermented for 26 hours, washed in spring water and sun dried. The roaster describes it as bright and citrusy, with cane sugar and vanilla and a caramel aftertaste. Pick it if you want a lighter cup from a brand that leans hard on organic, toxin-tested sourcing.

Product details checked 2026-10-17. 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

ProcessWashed

RoastLight

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

Washed

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Light

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
You like sweet, nutty or caramel flavors.
You brew pour-over or drip and like a lighter body.

Maybe skip it if…

You want a dark, roasty, classic cup.

The details

Bag size: 12 oz bag
Price: $28.99
Price per ounce: $2.42 per oz

From the roaster’s listing, checked October 17, 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

In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.

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 Our pick	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	96°C / 205°F	2:30–3:30
French press	30 g	500 g	Coarse	96°C / 205°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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