Congo Kivu Coffee – Medium Roast, 1–5 lb

Stone Street Coffee is based in Brooklyn, New York, and has roasted coffee there since 2009. Founder Mitchel Margulis’s own biography dates its formation with restaurateur partners to 2008. The company puts freshness and careful sourcing at the center of its work, using small batches to control each roast’s flavor. Its coffee specialists also train wholesale customers, bringing brewing knowledge alongside the beans.

Congo Kivu Coffee

Coffee grown around Lake Kivu is described as vibrant, with dried-fruit, caramel and spice tasting notes. The supplier presents a distinctive regional profile, while precise farm and processing details need confirmation.

Brewing and Tasting

Match the selected preparation to your equipment. Whole beans allow you to set the grind at home; coarse coffee is commonly chosen for French press, medium for drip, and fine for espresso when those options are offered. Use your brewer’s recommended starting recipe, then adjust the coffee dose or grind in small steps while keeping the other settings consistent.

For a useful tasting comparison, use the same water and measure the coffee for each brew. Notice the aroma, the body of the cup and the finish as it cools. A stronger cup can come from a higher coffee dose rather than a darker roast. Milk, sweetener and different filters also change how clearly particular tasting notes come through.

Features and Selection

• Coffee profile: Congo Kivu.
• Package selection: 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb bag options.
• Preparation choices: Whole Bean, Coarse Grind (French Press), Medium Grind (Drip), Fine Grind (Espresso).
• Caffeine information: Caffeinated; no verified dose per prepared cup.
• Supplier roast classification: Medium.

Review the complete selected variant before ordering, especially when stocking a shared kitchen or buying a larger quantity. A different bag size changes how much coffee you receive, while a grind option changes preparation. Neither choice promises a fixed number of finished cups, because recipes and serving sizes vary.

Origin, Shipping and Returns

Bean sourcing: Congo, Lake Kivu region; precise country designation requires supplier confirmation. The company states that its U.S. coffee is roasted in Brooklyn, New York. The growing location and roasting location describe different stages of production. A complete item-specific origin and packing record has not been established for this listing.

For Congo Kivu Coffee, the supplier’s published shipping guidance allows up to three business days for fulfillment from Brooklyn, New York, followed by an estimated one to seven business days in U.S. transit. UPS and USPS are listed carriers. Weather and holiday volume can affect delivery; available shipping rates and services depend on the destination.

The supplier’s published coffee policy treats coffee sales as final and excludes ordinary returns. It may consider replacement or account credit when contacted within ten days of receipt. Photograph damage involving spilled coffee and retain the packaging. For a BuyAmerican order, use the BuyAmerican refund and return process for assistance before sending anything back. Supplier service terms for BuyAmerican/Collective orders still require confirmation.

Coffee and Ingredient Information

The product is roasted coffee supplied in the preparation form shown by the selected variant. Fruit, chocolate, caramel, nut or spice tasting notes describe the cup’s sensory character and do not by themselves identify added ingredients. Use the delivered label for a complete ingredient statement, dietary certification marks and any product-specific handling instructions. Serving suggestions with milk or sweetener refer to separately added ingredients.

Storage and Brewing Care

Keep unopened coffee in a cool, dry place, then close the package carefully after each use. Protect beans and grounds from moisture, strong odors, direct sunlight and heat from kitchen appliances. Use a clean, dry scoop. For whole beans, grind the amount you need close to brewing. Follow the actual package best-by date and handling directions; no guaranteed shelf life is assigned here.

Clean your brewer and grinder according to their manufacturers’ directions. Coffee oils and old grounds can change the taste of a fresh brew, so a consistent cleaning routine makes comparisons between coffees more useful.

Compare more choices in Coffee Roasted in the USA and Food & Pantry. For independent background, see the National Coffee Association’s coffee storage guidance.