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About Your Coffee
What makes a perfect cup of coffee?
The best coffee always starts with the best coffee beans – Sello Rojo, of course! Use 1-2 level tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of cold, fresh water. We suggest starting with 1 tbsp. per serving, then adjusting this up or down to your liking. Brew at 200°F for proper extraction. Always keep your coffee maker clean and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for brewing. Serve right away for maximum aroma and flavor.
Where is your coffee grown?
Sello Rojo takes pride in delivering the highest quality beans grown in Latin America! We source 100% Arabica beans from a wide variety of highly sought after coffee farms in Central & South America. The well being of our beans, and the farmers and farms we work with, is important to us.
How much of each type of bean are in your blends?
The precise mix of beans in our blends are secret and proprietary! Sello Rojo’s unique process and recipes are what make our blends red seal certified.
EcoPods
How do EcoPods work?
Sello Rojo’s EcoPods are made from single serve coffee filters instead of plastic cups, making them better for the environment. Our EcoPods are like drip brewers and are easy to use. The brewer punctures the lid, then fills the entire single serve with hot water—soaking all of the coffee grounds, then drips out the bottom to brew a full-flavored cup.
Are EcoPods sustainable?
Yes! Our 100% compostable* EcoPods* are made with plant-based materials, consisting of a compostable* mesh filter, a compostable* ring, and a compostable* paper lid. Each of these components has been certified for industrial compost facilities, which means they will break down into organic matter with the proper application of moisture, heat and oxygen. Because our pods follow ASTM** D6400 standards, they do not leave damaging levels of toxins in the soil. At Café Sello Rojo, we support the growth of industrial and municipal composting.
We also support home composting. While our EcoPods are not certified for home composting yet, all the materials in our pods are made with renewable, plant-based materials, and they will break down into organic matter in home composting if proper composting methods are used. This may take longer than in an industrial composting facility because there is generally less heat in home composting. And your own results may vary depending on the types of materials you are composting, the amount of moisture present, and how often you mix or turn your compost. But in our personal experience, we have successfully composted our pods in home composting containers. We encourage you to go to www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home to understand proper composting techniques, and then experiment with our pods. If done right, they should compost over time.
Do EcoPods work in all brewers?
Sello Rojo Single Serves are compatible with most single serve coffeemakers including many Keurig®, Breville® BKC700, Cuisinart® SS700, Mr. Coffee® BVMC-KG1 brewers.***
*** Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty Ltd. Cuisinart is a registered trademark of the Conair Corporation. Mr. Coffee is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products Inc. Keurig is a registered trademark of Keurig Incorporated. There is no affiliation between Sello Rojo Coffee and the owners of the identified trademarks.
Blends & Roasts
Which blend is medium roast?
Our Tradicional Blend is our medium roast coffee, and is the ideal base ingredient for many of our favorite coffee recipes!
Which blend is dark roast?
Our Fuerte blend is the dark bold blend of your dreams! Rich, chocolatey and full bodied, it is Sello Rojo’s dark roast offering.
Which blend is the darkest roast?
Sello Rojo’s darkest bold offering is our Intenso Blend. Velvet and roasted to dark perfection, its intensity is delicious.
How should I prepare my Espresso?
Sello Rojo’s Espresso Roast blend can be prepared numerous ways; through traditional techniques or machines, our espresso is tasty any way it is made!
Coffee Tips
How should I store my coffee?
Coffee should be stored away from light, heat, and held in an airtight container, at room temperature. Storing coffee this way will make it fresher for longer.
Should I keep my coffee in the fridge/freezer?
No! You should always keep your coffee at room temperature.
What is the shelf life?
Sello Rojo Coffee is guaranteed fresh until it reaches its sell by date. You can find this information on the back of your bag, EcoPods or Brick!
Nutritional Information
What is the nutritional information of Cafe Sello Rojo?
Black Coffee doesn’t have a significant nutritional value, which is why Sello Rojo’s products don’t include a nutritional panel. You can always add milk or sugar to change the nutritional value, or add your cup to a balanced meal.
How many cups of coffee are recommended daily?
The USDA states that moderate coffee consumption (3 to 5 cups per day) can be incorporated into healthy eating patterns. Check out the bottom of page 33 in their 2015 Dietary Guidelines Report.
How many calories are in your coffee?
Our coffee contains zero calories.
How many calories are in your coffees?
There are no calories in our coffees.
Are there carbs in your coffee?
Our coffee contains zero carbs!
Is there any dairy in your coffee?
Our coffee is dairy free!
Do you have any gluten in your coffee?
Sello Rojo Coffee is 100% gluten free. All we do here is roast and package coffee, which means there is no chance for cross contamination either!
How much sodium is in your coffee?
There is no sodium in any of our coffees.
Are any of Sello Rojo’s Blends organic?
No, Sello Rojo doesn’t currently offer organic coffee blends.
I have nut allergies. Can I drink your coffee?
All of our coffee products are free of nut allergens.
How much potassium or phosphorus is in your coffee?
There isn’t any potassium or phosphorus in our coffees.
How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee?
An 8 oz cup of brewed coffee may contain anywhere from 95-165 mg of caffeine.
Is there any sugar or sweetener in your coffee?
All of our coffees are sugar free