RESISTANCE ROAST
Medium Roast
Origin: Costa Rica Single-Origin
Tasting Notes: Almond, Citrus, Cocoa
Region: The Volcanic Mountains of Heredia & Barva
Our Resistance Roast pays homage to the brave Dutch Shepherd couriers of WWII. This brave breed nearly went extinct after the war. Check out the story below!
Our single estate Costa Rican El Tigre is a Vournas Coffee Trading exclusive, and a long-standing favorite. The Leon Estate is located northeast of Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose, high up in the volcanic mountains of Heredia and Barva. This region is part of Costa Rica's famed Central Valley coffee growing region. This is an exquisite coffee produced by a family that has had a 25 year relationship with Vournas.
Roasted to order...
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Story
The Dutch Shepherd's role during World War II reflects its remarkable resilience and versatility. Originating as a hardworking farm dog in the Netherlands, this breed faced near extinction during the war due to the harsh conditions and disruption of breeding programs. As the German occupation took hold, many Dutch Shepherds perished from starvation or were requisitioned by the German military for various tasks, including messaging and guard duties. The conflict halted traditional breeding efforts, and with the loss of numerous bloodlines, the breed's survival hung in the balance.
Despite these challenges, the Dutch Shepherd proved its worth on the battlefield, serving alongside soldiers with loyalty and courage. Their intelligence and trainability made them valuable assets, often used to carry critical messages through dangerous terrains or to provide security in occupied areas. After the war, dedicated breeders worked tirelessly to revive the breed, introducing new bloodlines to diversify the gene pool and prevent its disappearance. This period of recovery highlights the breed's enduring spirit, which we honor in our "Resistance Roast," a tribute to their unyielding strength during one of history's darkest times.
Today, the Dutch Shepherd's legacy endures, with its numbers slowly rebounding thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts. The breed's wartime contributions and post-war revival embody the themes of perseverance and duty, qualities we aim to reflect in every cup of this medium-dark roast. Sourced from Colombia and Ethiopia, this coffee blend offers an earthy flavor with subtle spice, mirroring the rugged determination of the Dutch Shepherds who served during WWII.
Retro Warrior Coffee teamed up with Our Shepherd's Shepherds out of Oklahoma to purchase our own pure bred Dutch Shepherd. Their dogs are truly exceptional. Solid genetics in dogs such as these are highly important when it comes to stability and temperament. Their efforts to obtain solid blood lines and exceptional dogs for their breeding program spanned over four years before they imported dogs from the Netherlands and Romania where some of the purest lines of Dutch Shepherds have been preserved. Their dogs serve in capacities such as with the Secret Service, law enforcement, search and rescue, medical alert, service dogs, PTSD dogs,
Learn more about their dogs and their breeding program here:
Brewing
All of our Retro Warrior Coffees truly stand up to just about any application you want to try your hand at when it comes to brewing. Our Resistance Roast is a good go-to for an espresso, drip, pour-over, French Press, cold brew, or AeroPress.
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