Privada Coffee & Cigar Pairing Series
The coffee:
What Makes These Beans So Special
We selected high-grown Guatemalan SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) coffee for its exceptional clarity, structure, and versatility. Grown at high altitudes in volcanic soil, these beans develop dense cellular structure and complex sugars that translate into vibrant acidity, rich sweetness, and a refined body. Their natural balance of nuttiness, citrus, and spice makes them the perfect canvas for pairing with premium cigars—whether you're enjoying bold Nicaraguan spice, rich Maduro depth, or creamy Connecticut nuance.
How We Roasted for the Perfect Pairing
Each coffee was roasted with a specific cigar in mind, using different roast levels—or in some cases, a blend of roast profiles—to match the cigar’s character and enhance your overall experience.
Habano Roast : Roasted to a medium-dark level (16:30–17:00 min) to bring out nutty, creamy, cinnamon, and subtle citrus notes that complement the red pepper, baked bread, and spice of a bold Nicaraguan Habano cigar.
Maduro Roast : A 50/50 split of medium and dark roast . This blend highlights lime and vanilla from the lighter roast and dark chocolate and smooth depth from the darker roast—mirroring the cigar’s mix of spice, sweetness, and richness.
Connecticut Roast : Roasted to a balanced medium (16:00–16:30 min) to deliver a smooth, creamy body with light cedar, soft spice, and mellow acidity—built for the creamy yet spicy intensity of a Connecticut Shade cigar, especially for morning pairing with or without cream and sugar.
The Cigars:
Size: Mixed formats (Milk Chocolate Habano 5.5×54, White Chocolate Shade 5.5×54, Dark Chocolate Maduro 6×54)
Vitola: Box Pressed Toro (all three)
Wrapper: Dominican Habano (Milk), Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (White), San Andrés Maduro (Dark)
Binder: Dominican (Milk), Ecuador (White), Dominican (Dark)
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Sweet cream, toasted spice, hazelnut, milk chocolate, vanilla custard, jasmine, almond, citrus zest, dark cocoa, espresso, molasses, pepper
Pairing Notes: Privada Milk Roast, Privada Medium Roast, Privada Espresso Roast
Manufacturer: Privada Exclusive
Privada Storytelling
This curated trio aligns cigar craft with coffee culture, using chocolate as the flavor bridge. Each blend rested for more than a year and was created to pair precisely with a dedicated Privada roast. No artificial flavoring. No shortcuts. Only thoughtful blending and roasting that reveal new nuances when leaf meets bean.
Flavor Journey
Milk Chocolate Habano (with Milk Roast): Soft and creamy with sweet cream, hazelnut, and gentle toasted spice. The coffee lifts a mellow milk-chocolate sweetness for a warm, welcoming morning ritual.
White Chocolate Shade (with Medium Roast): Refined and bright. Vanilla custard, jasmine, almond, and citrus zest meet a clean, aromatic cup for midday clarity and calm.
Dark Chocolate Maduro (with Espresso Roast): Dense and layered. Dark cocoa, espresso, molasses, pepper, and a hint of citrus turn the pairing into a dessert course that stays bold to the end.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada celebrates intentional pairings and everyday rituals. This series turns three classic profiles into a guided experience that showcases how precise roasting and blending can amplify each other. It is creative, collectible, and designed to be enjoyed side by side with the cup.
