John Brown: Medium Roast

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The Story: John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist who played a significant role in the fight against slavery in the United States. Brown believed that slavery was mora lly wrong and that it should be abolished by any means necessary, including violent revolution if necessary. He is best known for his raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859, in an attempt to arm and inspire a slave rebellion. The raid failed and Brown was captured, tried, and executed for treason. However, his actions and his willingness to die for the cause of abolition made him a martyr for the anti-slavery movement, and his name became a symbol of the struggle against oppression. Brown's legacy has been celebrated by many as an inspiration for later civil rights movements, and he is still a controversial figure in American history. The Roast: Medium Roast Blend with a smooth mouthfeel and balanced notes of roast, toast, and sweetness. Our every-day cup. He once said "These men are all talk. What we need is action – action!" We have named our signature every-day medium roast for him and for radical people of action. Show more