Spotted: maple and bacon, together, in a coffee cup.
CASE FILE 003 — FIELD NOTES
Multiple sightings confirmed. Description consistent across all reports: sweet maple up front, a savory finish right behind it, shouldn't work, does. Case remains open, mostly because people keep asking for more.
Easiest entry point in this month's lineup if "weird coffee flavor" is a category you're still deciding on. Sweet, savory, no big commitment — just a cup that raises a few reasonable questions.
- Maple syrup and smoky bacon with a brown butter finish
- Medium roast, air-roasted to order using solar power
- Zero sugar, zero sweeteners, no added carbohydrates — naturally keto-friendly
- No gluten added — not a dedicated gluten-free facility
- Available in regular and decaf (Mountain Water Process)
- Single-serve pods compatible with Keurig® 1.0 and 2.0
The Beans
Medium roast, Brazil (Cerrado) bean base, 100% Arabica. Flavoring is applied post-roast — maple syrup and smoky bacon up front, with a brown butter finish underneath. Air-roasted to order using solar power. This is a seasonal flavor, part of our October lineup and available for a limited time.
Nutritional Info
Black coffee is essentially zero-calorie — what you add is your call. This coffee has zero sugar, zero sweeteners, and no added carbohydrates — naturally keto-friendly. No gluten added; this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility.
How to Brew
Works with any standard brew method. Drip: 2 tbsp ground coffee per 6 oz water. French press: 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, 4-minute steep. Pour over: medium-fine grind, 1:16 ratio. Also available in single-serve pods compatible with Keurig® 1.0 and 2.0 machines for a grab-and-go cup with no measuring.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cryptid Bacon Coffee
Is this coffee easy on the stomach?
It tends to be, and there are a few reasons for that. We air-roast all of our coffee — air roasting circulates heat evenly around the bean rather than scorching it against a hot surface, which generally produces a smoother, gentler cup. We also use a Brazilian bean base, naturally lower in acidity thanks to the growing altitude and processing methods used there. Add a medium roast to the mix — longer roast time means less of the compounds that can irritate a sensitive stomach — and you've got a cup that tends to sit a lot easier than most. No guarantees, because everyone's different, but if coffee and your stomach have had a complicated relationship, this is a reasonable place to start.
Is there actual bacon or pork in this coffee?
No — the bacon character comes entirely from flavoring, not real bacon or pork. Same idea as maple syrup flavoring in a coffee that never touched a maple tree. Full flavor, no meat.
Do you offer a decaf version?
Yes — Cryptid Bacon is available in decaf. Same flavor, same air-roasted process, without the caffeine. Our decaf uses the Mountain Water Process, which skips the harsh chemical solvents. Your 3pm cup just got a lot more reasonable.
What's the difference between the bag and the pods?
Same coffee, different format. The bag gives you flexibility on grind and brew method. The single-serve pods are compatible with Keurig® 1.0 and 2.0 machines — grab-and-go with no measuring required.
Is this coffee keto-friendly?
Yes — black coffee has zero sugar, zero sweeteners, and no added carbohydrates. The flavoring in this coffee adds no sugar either. Naturally keto-friendly as a factual spec, not a lifestyle claim.
Does it taste sweet without adding sugar?
Yes — the flavoring gives it a maple syrup character that reads as sweet right up front, with the savory bacon and brown butter notes rounding it out after. No added sugar or sweetener required.
Is this actually a limited release?
Yes. Cryptid Bacon is part of our October lineup and available for a limited time this month. Once it's gone for the season, it's gone.
What other coffees pair well with this one?
If you're into flavored coffees that lean sweet and savory, our other dessert-inspired roasts are worth a look. Our snack line is also a natural companion if you want something to go with your cup.
