GEORGE Coffee | Specialty-Grade Medium Roast | America's 250th Anniversary

The blend the General himself would have chosen.

GEORGE is a specialty-grade coffee created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary — the Semiquincentennial — and the defining product of Official Fellow Citizen. A balanced medium roast sourced from Brazil’s Cerrado region and Mexico’s Chiapas highlands, roasted in the United States, lab tested by FoodChain ID for purity and quality, and ships within two business days.

Why This Product

Specialty-grade · Roasted in the USA · Lab-tested by FoodChain ID · Fresh Roasted · Semiquincentennial edition through December 31, 2026

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The Coffee

GEORGE is a balanced medium roast built from two complementary origins. Brazil’s Cerrado region contributes body and chocolate depth — grown at 900 to 1,400 meters in Minas Gerais state, processed using pulped natural method. Mexico’s Chiapas highlands contribute brightness and structure — grown at 1,300 to 1,750 meters, processed using washed method.

Together they produce a cup that is smooth, full-bodied, and balanced — approachable enough for every morning, considered enough for every occasion. Roasted in small batches in the United States. Shipped fresh. The standard by which the rest of the collection is measured.

Tasting Notes

Medium Roast · Full Body · Balanced Acidity

America’s 250th Anniversary

Coffee became widely enjoyed in American households during the late eighteenth century. Following the Boston Tea Party of 1773, many colonists shifted away from British tea imports and coffee became a popular alternative. By the time George Washington took command, coffee was part of the daily rhythm of American life.

GEORGE was created in 2026 to mark the Semiquincentennial — America’s 250th anniversary of independence. The current Semiquincentennial edition is available through December 31, 2026. George continues beyond this date in a new form. "Skip Joe. Enjoy a cup of George." lives on.

What Makes This Specialty-Grade Coffee?

Specialty-grade coffee scores 80 points or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point evaluation scale. Coffees are evaluated through blind sensory testing by trained graders who assess aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and defects.

The classification represents a small percentage of global coffee production. GEORGE meets the specialty-grade standard. It also meets the OFC Specialty Coffee Standard — specialty grade minimum, roasted in the United States, independently lab tested, shipped fresh.

The Blend

Brazil — Cerrado Region, Minas Gerais

Mexico — Chiapas Highlands

Roasted in the United States

Coffee must be grown in equatorial climates, but roasting is the manufacturing step that transforms raw beans into the finished product. GEORGE is roasted in the United States in small batches and shipped shortly after roasting.

Independent Laboratory Testing

GEORGE is independently tested by FoodChain ID, a PJLA-accredited laboratory for contaminants including:

• Mycotoxins
• Heavy metals
• Mold contamination
• Yeast

Testing is conducted on the finished roasted coffee, verifying the purity of the product as it ships to you. View Lab Results →

Verification

This product is verified by:

• Independent lab testing
• Specialty-grade classification
• Registry record

The Registry

GEORGE is the defining product of Official Fellow Citizen — the parent entity and first-issued product in the registry. All coffees in the National Parks Collection are issued under GEORGE. When the Semiquincentennial edition concludes on December 31, 2026, George continues in a new form. The collection continues. The registry record is permanent.

GEORGE is a limited edition product commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Official Fellow Citizen is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any government commission or official body. View full registry entry →

Learn More

• What is specialty-grade coffee?
• What does roasted in the USA mean for coffee?
• View the GEORGE lab results
• See the Official Fellow Citizen Registry entry for GEORGE
• Explore the National Parks Coffee Collection
• Yellowstone — Ethiopia Sidama Single Origin

Frequently Asked Questions

From the Knowledge Vault

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• How Coffee Lab Testing Works
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