Gates of Valor

Medium-Dark Roast - Sumatra

Steady • Historic • Uniting

Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Earthy, Lingering Finish, Medium Acidity, Full Body

Region: Northern Sumatra Blend

Altitude: 1450 - 1600 M

Grade: Grade 1 Double Picked

Processing: Giling Basha (also known as wet-hulling)

Varietal: Tim Tim, Typica, Ateng, Onan Ganjang, Jember

Harvest Months: November to May

📜 The Story Behind the Blend

In the autumn of 1777, American forces held their ground in the wilderness and fields of Saratoga County, New York. Under the command of General Horatio Gates, a diverse and determined Continental Army halted the advance of British General John Burgoyne. This pivotal moment would become the most decisive turning point of the American Revolution.

At the Battles of Freeman’s Farm and Bemis Heights, it wasn’t just tactics that secured victory; it was the sheer courage and unwavering resolve of the American soldiers. Gates’ leadership, calm, calculated, and resolute, was instrumental in uniting militias, regulars, and citizen-soldiers into a cohesive force.

The triumph at Saratoga compelled Burgoyne’s surrender, shattered British momentum in the North, and convinced France to formally join the American cause. Without Saratoga, there may have been no Yorktown. Without Gates, there may have been no Saratoga.

💡 Why Gates’ Valor?

Ballston Brothers Coffee pays homage to this legacy of strength through unity. “Gates’ Valor” transcends the actions of a single individual; it embodies the collective courage of every farmer, blacksmith, scout, and citizen who stood firm. It’s a tribute to shared bravery, bold, grounded, and unmistakably American.

So, when you savor a cup of this medium-dark roast, you’re experiencing the spirit of Saratoga, bold like the general and brewed for a greater cause.