Kicking Horse Smart Ass Ground Coffee, Medium Roast 10 oz — Organic Fairtrade, Bright Chocolate & Red-Currant

Kicking Horse Smart Ass is a medium-roast, 100% Arabica ground coffee with bright chocolate and red-currant notes, certified organic and Fairtrade in a 10-ounce bag.

This cheeky blend from Kicking Horse balances lively acidity and chocolaty sweetness for a wake-up cup that’s approachable yet layered. Roasted in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and sourced from sustainably managed farms, Smart Ass arrives pre-ground to a medium-fine texture that works well with everyday brew methods. The profile favors tart red currant, milk chocolate, and a honeyed berry body, finished with vanilla and syrupy aromas.

What flavor profile can I expect from this medium roast?

Smart Ass leans bright and chocolaty, with a clear fruity lift and a smooth, sweet finish. You’ll notice tart red-currant highlights up front, melting into milk chocolate and sugar-cane undertones, while a honeyed berry body supports a syrupy aroma.

• Tasting notes: tart red currant, milk chocolate, sugar cane.
• Aroma: sweet syrup, vanilla bean, stone fruit.
• Finish: honeyed berry body with balanced acidity.

How should I brew Kicking Horse Smart Ass for best results?

This coffee is pre-ground to a medium-fine grind, so it’s versatile across common home methods. It’s particularly well-suited to drip machines, pour-over, and French press, and it also performs nicely for cold-brew when adjusted for longer steep times.

• Drip and pour-over: use a standard medium-fine grind ratio for clear cups.
• French press: allow full immersion for richer body; coarser filter can help clarity.
• Cold brew: steep longer and filter well to highlight chocolatey sweetness.

What certifications and sourcing practices does this coffee have?

Smart Ass carries organic and Fairtrade certifications, reflecting attention to environmental standards and equitable farmer compensation. The beans are 100% Arabica, often shade-grown and cultivated at higher elevations for consistent quality.

• Certified organic: no synthetic pesticides or preservatives.
• Fairtrade: supports fair pay and community development for growers.
• 100% Arabica: higher-elevation beans for cleaner acidity and nuanced flavor.

Why roast in the Rocky Mountains — does location affect taste?

Kicking Horse roasts this blend beneath the Canadian Rockies, using small-batch techniques to develop brightness and chocolate notes without over-roasting. The regional roasting approach emphasizes the beans’ natural sweetness and preserves aromatic nuance.

• Small-batch roasting: consistent, controlled flavor development.
• Roast style: medium roast that preserves acidity and chocolate tones.
• No additives: roasted from only green coffee beans, no fillers or flavoring.

Who is this for: Kicking Horse Smart Ass is made for morning thinkers, everyday coffee drinkers who like a lively but balanced cup, and anyone who values organic and Fairtrade sourcing. It fits households and small offices using drip machines, pour-over setups, French press, or cold-brew, and for drinkers who prefer a bright, chocolaty medium roast with fruit-forward notes.

Ingredients

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