"My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight." — Daniel 6:22
Daniel didn't ask to be thrown into the lion's den. He was put there because he refused to stop praying — because his faith was more important to him than his safety, his comfort, or his life. He walked into that pit not knowing if he would walk out.
And then he did.
Den of Lions is our espresso roast — bold, fearless, and built for people who don't back down from a strong cup. It's named for one of the most dramatic acts of faith in all of scripture, and it delivers on that name with every shot.
The Story of Daniel
Daniel was a man of extraordinary character — so much so that the officials around him couldn't find a single fault in his work or conduct. The only way to bring him down, they decided, was through his faith. So they convinced King Darius to issue a decree: no one could pray to any god or man except the king for thirty days. The penalty was the lion's den.
Daniel knew about the decree. He went home, opened his windows toward Jerusalem, and prayed anyway. Three times a day, as he always had.
He was caught. He was thrown to the lions. And God shut their mouths.
When Darius rushed to the den the next morning and called out to Daniel, the answer came back: "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions."
That's the kind of faith we want to celebrate with every bag of this coffee. Unshaken. Uncompromising. Unafraid.
The Roast
Den of Lions is a medium-dark espresso roast — crafted to bridge the gap between old-school espresso drinkers who want bold, dark intensity and third-wave coffee lovers who appreciate complexity and nuance. It's roasted dark enough to produce a beautiful, thick crema and the deep body espresso demands, but not so dark that it loses the character of the bean underneath.
The result is an espresso blend that works for everyone — the purist who drinks it straight, the latte drinker who needs something that can stand up to milk, and the home brewer who just wants a bold, satisfying cup from whatever method they have on hand.
What It Tastes Like
Den of Lions' tasting notes are bold, rich, and layered with complexity:
- Dark maple — a deep, almost smoky sweetness that anchors the cup. Not the light sweetness of table syrup — the dark, complex richness of real aged maple.
- Brown butter — a warm, nutty, caramelized richness that gives Den of Lions its body and depth.
- Blackberry — a dark fruit brightness that cuts through the richness and keeps the cup from feeling heavy.
Customers describe it as "not acidic," with "wonderful flavor" and a smell that fills the room the moment you open the bag. That tracks. This is a coffee that announces itself.
Who Is Den of Lions For?
Den of Lions is for the coffee drinker who doesn't want their cup to apologize for being strong. The person who drinks espresso straight and means it. The one who makes a double shot before a hard day and feels ready for whatever comes.
But it's also for the latte lover who's tired of espresso that disappears into the milk. Den of Lions holds its own — the dark maple and brown butter notes cut right through cream and oat milk and still make their presence known.
And it's for anyone who has ever faced something that felt like a lion's den — a situation that seemed impossible, a season that felt like it might swallow you whole — and needed a reminder that God shuts the mouths of lions.
How to Brew It
Den of Lions was designed with espresso in mind, but it performs beautifully across every brew method:
- Espresso — the natural home for this blend. Pull a double shot and you'll get a thick, rich extraction with a deep crema and the full dark maple and blackberry complexity. Outstanding straight or as the base for any milk drink.
- Drip machine — bold, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying. The brown butter and dark maple notes come through beautifully in a standard drip brew. This is a great everyday cup for dark roast lovers.
- French press — full immersion amplifies the body and depth of Den of Lions. The result is thick, rich, and intensely flavorful. One of our favorite ways to brew it.
- Pour-over — slows things down and lets the blackberry brightness and maple complexity open up. A different side of Den of Lions — still bold, but more nuanced.
- Cold brew — the dark maple and blackberry notes translate beautifully into a smooth, naturally sweet cold brew concentrate. Try it if you want a cold brew with real depth.
Every order is ground fresh at the time it's placed — no pre-ground inventory, no sitting on a shelf. Select your grind at checkout and we'll handle the rest.
Available Sizes
- 1/4 lb (4 oz) — $7.50 — Step into the den and see what you think
- 1/2 lb (8 oz) — $13.00 — For the bold coffee drinker who's found their blend
- 1 lb (16 oz) — $24.99 — For the fearless, the committed, the daily espresso drinker
A Final Thought
Daniel didn't survive the lion's den because he was stronger than the lions. He survived because he was faithful to something stronger than fear. His faith wasn't loud or performative — it was quiet, consistent, and unshakeable. He prayed with his windows open because that's what he always did. And God showed up.
We hope Den of Lions reminds you of that every morning. That the God who shut the mouths of lions is the same God who goes before you into whatever den you're facing today.
Drink boldly.
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." — 2 Timothy 1:7
Shop Den of Lions — available in 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, and 1 lb. Ground fresh to order.
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