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A world of coffee... Finnished on the Palouse

Hello and welcome to Red Finn Coffee! My name is Otto Keyes and I am serious about coffee roasting. My base of operations is centered in Moscow, ID; starting a few years ago with a popcorn popper, moving to a converted chicken rotisserie, banished from the house for the smoke, I now have a top-of-the line roaster setup and the experience to roast some exquisite bean blends for you, your family, and friends to enjoy!

We don't do weak! We're Finns!

Anybody who streaks through the snow from the sauna, wrapped only in a self-induced fog, to jump through a hole in the ice, needs good, strong coffee to survive.

It all began in a farmhouse in Long Valley, high in the mountains of Idaho, sitting around the kitchen table with my cousins, sipping strong black coffee which Grampa Otto had poured into the china saucer to cool.

It didn't matter that I could just barely see over the edge of the table, or that it was really half milk, or that the sugar cube I popped in my mouth to strain the coffee through as I drank made it more of a sweet, Finnish Latte. We grandkids were real Finns! I was the Red-headed Finnlander. Grampa said it would grow hair on our chests. Mom said it would stunt my growth.

They were both right. I had plans to be a star NBA center, but at 6' 4" (and no talent), was about a foot short. And, truth be told, without the milk & sugar, that coffee probably would have grown hair on most anything!

Fortunately, over the years the palate has become more attuned, and now coffee roasting has turned from hobby to business. My various roasts are now enjoyed by people all over the Palouse (sometimes around the world). I also serve Red Finn Coffee at my Bed & Breakfast, the Wylie Lauder House, every morning!

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roasting

Roasting should bring out the subtle nuances of flavor that each coffee variety contains. Each coffee has a number of characteristics which emerge at different roast levels, from light to dark.

For many coffees, the best flavor is found at a bit lighter roast level. However, defects will also often show up at those optimum roast levels, so starting out with good green coffee is essential. Over-roasting will mask those defects. (Of course, with the right marketing campaign  a whole life-style can be packaged and sold in the process. Charred coffee is available for big bucks on almost any street corner.)

Perhaps it's a personal weakness, but the Red Finn likes to tinker with coffees; finding nuances which compliment one another, brewing up synergistic blends which deliver satisfying complexity. Roasting is done in small batches, ensuring the freshest product possible.

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Retail

  • 12 oz. bags  (available for order or at your local Moscow Rosauers)
  • Receive a 10% discount for orders of 5 bags or more
  • You're welcome to mix or match your order
  • Become a subscriber to receive your favorite coffee each month
  • Wholesale

  • Wholesale pricing is available
  • Consider commissioning Red Finn to create a signature blend for your coffee shop, restaurant or store. (Minimums apply)
  • Place your order for customer appreciation gifts, or call to discuss your fund-raising project
  • Darker Roasts

    • Katie's Wedding Espresso

      9.99

      Exquisite espresso blend with a touch of citrus – Sweet, smooth, rich & complex – satisfying finish with just the right touch of top-end spice – fantastic as straight espresso, but also great brewed in the method of your choice.

    • Palouse Barn Burner

      9.99

      A smooth, satisfying brew; rife with chocolate and nuttiness and rich flavors that linger like a pleasant memory. Especially blended for all those who “dance on the dark side” of coffee brewing, but without that “this-must-have-been-strained-through-the-charcoal-grill” taste. A Bronze Medal winner at the 2015 Golden Bean North America Coffee Roasting competition.
      Our darkest roast.

    • Inca Inc. - Peru

      9.99

      Smooth, rich blend of light & dark roast Peruvian coffee. The light and dark roasts of these classic beans combine to bring out the best in this mild coffee and give a richness and depth in the cup. Great as a morning cup, or a lighter, but satisfying, dessert coffee.

    Medium Roasts

    • Idaho Eye Opener

      9.99

      Bold blend with Sumantra & Kenya – great earthy blend with the right touch of brightness – long finish with chocolate tones & sometimes a hint of blueberry as it cools.

    • Wazzu Wake-up

      9.99

      Guaranteed to be brighter than you are in the morning – great zing to wake up to, with a rich, but not too heavy, finish.

    • Fiesta Nor-Westa

      9.99

      Spicy, lighter blend of Premium Latin-American coffees bright, sweet & flavorful with a clean finish.

    • Yirga-topia

      9.99

      From the legendary birthplace of coffee comes a unique blend of Yirgacheffe coffee (with a few additional varietals) roasted at various, carefully-selected roast levels. A great French Press coffee, it has a sharp, edgy initial presentation that mellows as it cools. Subtle citrus and floral qualities, characteristic of a good yirgacheffe, slide into a smooth, slightly smokey, satisfying finish. A Bronze award winner at the 2015 Golden Bean North America Coffee Roasting competition. You'll love this one!

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    Would you like to place an order or get more information about my beans? Please call 208-660-8316 or fill out the contact form below.

    Red Finn Coffee Company