Albion River Inn Blend
Albion River Inn Blend
Our Albion River Inn Blend was inspired by one of the most breathtaking spots on the Mendocino Coast—a place where cozy ocean views met a perfect cup of coffee. With the Albion River Inn now under new ownership and transitioning into SCP Mendocino Coast, we’re taking this moment to evolve too.
As part of our ongoing effort to simplify and focus on what we do best, we’ll be retiring the Albion River Inn Blend from our lineup in 12 oz. packages on 9/1/25. It will still be available in 5 lb. bags (see below). But your love for a smooth, balanced cup doesn’t have to end here. We recommend exploring two incredible options:
Mocha Java Classic: A timeless, easy-drinking blend with rich, chocolatey depth and a soft, fruit-forward brightness. Discover the story here.
Paul’s Blend: A bold, vibrant, and fully organic option crafted in honor of our co-founder—perfect for those who want to keep their cup rooted in both flavor and values. Explore why it’s a customer favorite here.
This transition helps us deepen our focus on ethical sourcing, regenerative practices, and truly exceptional roasting. Thank you for being part of our journey—and for making coffee a daily ritual filled with meaning and connection.
Learn MoreAbout the Albion River Inn Blend
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Tasting NotesRich, Chocolate, Well-Rounded
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ProcessBlend
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RegionVarious
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Pairs Well with:Good friends and good food
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AltitudeVarious
The Albion River Inn is now called SCP Mendocino Coast. It is located at the cliff's edge, high above the confluence of the Albion River and the Pacific ocean, alongside the historic, last-remaining wooden bridge on Highway 1, and delivers the quintessential Mendocino Coast experience with spectacular ocean and headland views. See more at SCP Mendocino Coast.
The Albion River Inn signature blend is a mix of three roast colors to create a broad flavor profile that they have served since their opening day in 1982. it is still served there today.
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Coffee to Water Ratio
Using the correct amount of coffee will ensure that your coffee is brewed to strength, without over-extracting or under-extracting the coffee to compensate for an inappropriate dose. We recommend 2 grams of coffee for every fluid ounce of water used to brew. Weighing coffee is the most accurate way to measure the appropriate dose. If a scale is not available, we recommend 2 heaping tablespoons of ground coffee for every 5 ounces of water used to brew.
Grind Size
Producing the correct particle size in ground coffee is one of the most important steps in coffee brewing. In general, a finer grind will produce a more intense brew and a coarser grind will produce a less intense brew. At the same time, a grind that is too fine will produce an over-extracted, astringent brew, and a grind that is too coarse will produce a weak, under-extracted brew lacking flavor. In pour-over methods, grind size also affects the rate of extraction, as water will pass more slowly through a finer grind, and more quickly through a coarser grind. We strongly recommend burr grinders over blade grinders.
Water Temperature and Quality
Water temperature dramatically affects the extraction of coffee’s flavor during brewing. We recommend brewing with water at 200-202° Fahrenheit for best results. Using fresh, clean, chlorine-free water is essential.
Coffee 101
Discover how to make the most in your cup with our brew blog - Coffee 101. Brewing variations, roast colors, coffee storage, steaming, and so much more. Not just for beginners, this info has gems for all coffee enthusiasts from novice to barista and beyond.
"Our 'house coffee'! My husband and I were married at the Albion River Inn 27 years ago, and had their coffee for breakfast the day after our wedding. We've loved it ever since!"
