Carrier Wave
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: chocolate, nut and stone fruit
Roasted by Highwire, Oakland, CA
Carrier Wave
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: chocolate, nut and stone fruit
Roasted by Highwire, Oakland, CA
Highwire

Carrier Wave

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
15 Reviews

$16.99

Approachable yet complex, this coffee features notes of creamy milk chocolate and sweet caramel in addition to a touch of ripe stonefruit.

Medium roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Quantity

Flavor profile

Sweet and smooth with hints of

Chocolate

Nuts

Stone fruit

Origin

Country Of Origin

El Salvador

Process

Washed

Variety

Red Bourbon, Pacas, and Cuscatleco

Elevation

1000-1400m

Sub Region

Ahuachapan

Highwire
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Highwire

Oakland, CA
Partnered with Trade since 2018
Balance is everything at Highwire Coffee. Founded in Oakland in 2011 by Rich Avella, Eric Hashimoto, and Robert Myers, this roaster is intensely focused on detail, experimenting with roast levels, and fostering the next generation of roasters through a deep commitment to education.
Fun Fact
Highwire started a Tenant Roasting Program – allowing others to rent space in its facility – to mentor the next generation of coffee roasters.

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15 reviews
  • Alex H.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    3 days ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Makes great espresso

    Trade always delivers and these beans are among my favorite. Balanced flavor and smooth mouthfeel

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  • Brittney B.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    4 days ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So smooth

    This was my first time trying this coffee. I absolutely love how smooth it is. It worked great with my KitchenAid espresso machine.

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  • Becky R.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    6 days ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Smooth and delicious!

    This coffee is just what I need to start the day! Very smooth and drinkable! I highly recommend!

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  • Pam K.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A nice Morning Cup

    Great flavor and consistent every time.

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  • Alexandra M.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Easy drinking morning cup

    I love this coffee. It’s smooth and well rounded and makes the perfect drip coffee.

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