Key Points

• Single-origin coffee — sourced from high-altitude estates in Guatemala (June–December roasting) and Colombia (December–June roasting)
• Hand-picked beans — only ripe berries selected by skilled harvesters
• Medium-dark roast — full-bodied and smooth, with tasting notes of cherry, almond, and caramel
• Rainforest Alliance Certified beans from estate farms
• Sustainable processing — washed and mechanically dried via established techniques
• Pre-ground to a medium grind — suited to drip, syphon, and pour-over brewing methods

What It Is

This is The Mentalist in pre-ground format — Bulletproof®'s medium-dark roast option. It uses the same estate-sourced Arabica beans as the Original Bulletproof Coffee, taken to a longer roast for a fuller body and darker flavour profile. No added ingredients — just coffee.

The medium-dark roast sits between the Original (medium) and French Kick (dark) — if you prefer a bolder coffee than the Original but not as intense as the darker French Kick, The Mentalist is the middle option.

If you prefer to grind your own beans, the same coffee is also available in whole bean format.

Sourcing

Where the beans come from: Bulletproof sources beans from estate farms in Guatemala and Colombia on a six-month rotation — beans roasted between June and December come from a Guatemalan estate; beans roasted between December and June come from a Colombian estate.

How the beans are picked: Hand-picked by experienced coffee harvesters who select only perfectly ripe berries.

How the beans are processed: Beans are sustainably washed and mechanically dried before being roasted to a medium-dark profile.

Product Specifications

Brewing Notes

The medium grind in this product is set up for:

• Drip coffee makers — ideal grind
• Syphon brewing — ideal grind
• Pour over — works well
• Moka pots — works well (the medium-dark roast suits moka pot brewing especially)

For AeroPress, French press, cold brew, or Turkish coffee, the medium grind isn’t ideal — you’ll need to increase the brew time (typically 3+ minutes) to compensate. If you regularly use these methods, the whole-bean version may suit you better. For espresso, the whole-bean version is strongly recommended — the medium-dark roast is excellent for espresso but requires a fine grind not available in this pre-ground product.

The Bulletproof Coffee Recipe

"Bulletproof Coffee" is a popular preparation method that combines brewed coffee with grass-fed butter (or ghee) and MCT oil.

The medium-dark roast profile of The Mentalist gives Bulletproof Coffee a fuller, richer body compared with the Original.

Packaging Notes

Pre-ground coffee tends to lose freshness faster than whole beans because the increased surface area accelerates oxidation. To extend freshness, this product is packaged in a nitrogen-flushed bag with a one-way degassing valve — the nitrogen displaces oxygen at packaging, and the valve lets CO₂ from the beans escape without letting oxygen in. Bags stay fresh at room temperature for several weeks once received. For longer storage, unopened bags can be frozen (place tape over the degassing valve first to prevent moisture infiltration).

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