Kickstep

Kickstep is Great North Coffee's answer to the perfect daily driver — a blend designed for those who need coffee that works as hard as they do, whether at the desk or on the trail. Named after the mountaineering technique of kicking footholds into loose terrain, this blend digs deep into flavor while remaining approachable and balanced enough to drink every day. Great North rotates seasonal lots from top-tier Colombian, Guatemalan, and Mexican growing communities, ensuring the blend evolves with the harvest while maintaining its signature profile: rich, comforting, and layered with complex sweetness. Expect caramel and chocolate depth with bright cherry notes that keep each cup interesting, whether pulled as espresso or brewed as drip. Key Features Rotating Seasonal Lots: always fresh, always evolving with the best available beans from Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico Flavor Profile: caramel, sweet cherry, chocolate — balanced richness with fruit complexity Versatile Brewing: performs beautifully as espresso or drip coffee Available Sizes: 12oz bag to 5lb bulk for home roasters and high-volume drinkers Roasted by Great North Coffee: Portland-based roaster committed to quality and community sourcing At Clive, we connect you with roasters like Great North who prioritize seasonality, freshness, and craft — because great coffee starts long before the shot pulls.