Alcatraz
Café
1741 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94703
Official location information (opens in a new tab)Papua New Guinea + Peru + Guatemala + Brazil + Colombia + Tanzania + Indonesia (inferred)
Broad groups used to organize sensory descriptions. They help compare impressions without promising identical perceptions or claiming that those ingredients were added.
Aromas reminiscent of flowers, such as jasmine or rose. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
A citrus-fruit impression, such as lemon, orange, or grapefruit. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Fruit impressions reminiscent of peach, apricot, plum, or cherry. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Impressions like pineapple, mango, or other tropical fruits. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
A berry-like impression, such as blueberry, strawberry, or raspberry. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Impressions of dried fruit, such as raisins or prunes. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Orchard-fruit impressions reminiscent of apples or pears. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Grape-like or wine-like impressions; this does not establish alcohol content. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
A cocoa or chocolate-like sensory impression. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
A browned-sugar or caramel-like impression. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Nut-like aromas or flavors, such as almond or hazelnut. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Spice-like impressions, such as cinnamon or clove. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Sensory notes outside the named catalog groups. A sensory comparison, not an ingredient claim.
Retail 1-kilogram whole-bean coffee product with selectable coffees including single-origin and blend options, offered in medium to dark roasts.
The roaster’s comparisons for the coffee’s aroma and flavor. A note such as peach or chocolate is a sensory description, not an ingredient claim. Perception varies with preparation, temperature, and the person tasting.
Some details were inferred from the roaster's listing: Countries, FlavorFamilies, IsDecaf, RoastLevel, Summary, TastingNotes.
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Café
1741 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94703
Official location information (opens in a new tab)Café
1 Ferry Building, Shop 46, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA, 94104
Official location information (opens in a new tab)Café
650 California St., San Francisco, CA, 94108
Official location information (opens in a new tab)Coffee details
The countries and regions where the coffee grew. A region is a more local geographic description within an origin. Place names offer context but do not prove a particular flavor or identify a cultivar.
The available product information does not identify the processing method. It could use any method; missing information must not be interpreted as washed, natural, or a sign of poor quality.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
A darker roast with more developed roasting character. It does not automatically contain more caffeine.
Typical taste: Often more bitter and less acidic than lighter roasts.
Results also depend on growing conditions, roasting, and brewing.
The listing does not clearly identify a single origin or blend. We leave the classification open instead of inferring it from the coffee’s name or number of tasting notes.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
Named types or selections of coffee plants. Plant identity is separate from origin and processing. A broad species name does not identify a specific cultivar.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
Ways to buy
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Price history
The first observation establishes a baseline. After that, a new entry is recorded only when a variant's price or availability changes.
| Date | Variant | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Cake Lady | $52.95 | In stock | |
| Chasing Lions | $62.67 | In stock | |
| Coltrane | $52.95 | In stock | |
| E14 | $52.95 | In stock | |
| Fight The Power | $60.95 | In stock | |
| Ocho Libre (Decaf) | $52.95 | In stock | |
| People Get Ready | $62.95 | In stock | |
| Slow Burn | $52.95 | In stock | |
| This Is America | $60.50 | In stock |
Catalog provenance
We last checked this listing on October 15, 2026. First discovery records when we found a coffee; it is not a release date. The roaster's website is the final source of truth.
Caffeine has been removed from the green coffee before roasting. Some caffeine can remain. The Decaf label alone does not identify which removal method was used or guarantee a particular flavor.
The person, family, cooperative, or organization credited with producing the coffee. This label does not provide a biography or establish who performed every production step.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
The farm where coffee grew, or a station that processes harvested cherries. One station can handle fruit from multiple growers.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
When the coffee cherries were picked, rather than when the beans were roasted. A listed season can span calendar years; missing dates should not be guessed.
This detail is not available in the roaster’s listing.
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Price and availability were last checked at the time shown. The roaster's website is the final source of truth.
Anaerobic Natural process (inferred)Medium roastUnavailable
Variety: Yellow Catuaí (inferred)
One-time purchase · Whole Beans / 12 oz (340 g)
$24 / 340 g
$7.06 / 100 g
Honduras (inferred)
Valle de Angeles, Francisco Morazan (inferred)
Anaerobic Washed processLight roastUnavailable
Variety: Parainema
One-time purchase · 227g / 8oz
$28 / 227 g
$12.33 / 100 g
Indonesia (inferred)
s, Sibisa, Ajibata District, Toba Samosir Regency, Northern Sumatra Province, Sumatra (inferred)
Mixed process (inferred)Medium roastUnavailable
Varieties: Caturra, S795 (inferred)
One-time purchase · Whole Beans / 12 oz (340 g)
$27 / 340 g
$7.94 / 100 g