mythos coffee x la marzocco home

coffee subscription: may 2026

For the month of May, we picked a roaster that embodies warmth, creativity, and long nights playing games with friends. Mythos Coffee was started by Sam Hays and is based along the 100-mile stretch of coastline in Northwest Florida known as the Emerald Coast.

Mythos is a storied name, and at La Marzocco we especially love a good story. This roaster sees myths, in any culture, as stories that explore the deeper meaning of “why.” Mythos aims to uncover the story behind every coffee, starting with the hands of the farmer and following the journey through producers, exporters, importers, roasters, and baristas, all the way to you. As Sam puts it, “That journey is a story, a grand mythos worth celebrating.” With thoughtful sourcing, purposeful roasting, and a clear respect for the craft, they create coffee that feels alive, memorable, and full of character, just like Florida itself.

We chose Mythos because their coffee makes us remember why we love coffee in the first place. It is thoughtful, delicious, and full of personality. To us, this one tastes like sunshine.

argo

Origin: 50/50 Washed Colombia & Natural Ethiopia
Producer: Multiple
Elevation: Multiple
Process: Washed & Natural Blend
Variety: Multiple
Tasting Notes: Chocolate, Berries, Pecans
Description: On the surface, Argo is designed to be Mythos Coffees’ most versatile and approachable coffee, welcoming anyone at any point on the coffee spectrum. It’s always a medium roast blend of natural and washed coffees, crafted for balance, clarity, and everyday enjoyment.

The nerdy backstory behind the name comes from the philosophical thought experiment “The Ship of Theseus” from Greek myth. The idea goes like this: if a single board from Theseus’ ship rots and is replaced, is it still the same ship? What if every board is replaced over time, is it still the Ship of Theseus? And if all the original boards were restored and rebuilt into a ship of their own, which one is truly the original?

This same philosophy can be applied to the coffee Argo. Depending on the harvest season, one coffee in the blend may be swapped for another, but it’s still Argo, a constant identity built from ever-changing parts. The name itself comes from Theseus’ ship, a fitting symbol for a blend that evolves while staying true to its core.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 20 Grams
Time: 30-35 Seconds
Yield: 40 MASL
Temperature: 200 F
Pressure: 9 Bar
Pre-infusion: 0-10 Seconds
Additional Notes: Try this coffee in a classic styled cappuccino with a nice dense foam.

florida weather

Origin: 50/50 Natural Ethiopia & Anaerobic Natural Colombia
Producer: Various Small holders (Ethiopia) & Elias and Shady Bater of El Vergel Estate
Elevation: Multiple
Process: Natural & Anaerobic Natural
Variety: Multiple
Tasting Notes: Florida Oranges, Sun Dried Raisins, Milk Chocolate
Description: Perfect for an iced drink on warm sunny days. Florida Weather is a citrus forward
blend of natural and anaerobic-natural coffees. It’s a little more adventurous than Argo, and a
touch lighter in the roast profile while still being engineered toward espresso.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 18 Grams
Time: 27-32 Seconds
Yield: 45 Grams
Temperature: 200 F
Pressure: 9 Bar
Pre-infusion: 0-5 Seconds
Additional Notes: Drop a double shot into about 5oz of tonic water for a delightful and refreshing treat.

Dialogue with the roaster

La Marzocco Home “If Mythos was a video game character, who would it be and why?”

Sam Hays “I love this question! We’d be the old man who gives Link his first sword in the original “The
Legend of Zelda.” That’s our mission, to find a traveler and offer a bag of coffee saying, “It’s
dangerous to go alone! Take this.”

La Marzocco Home “How do you want people to feel after drinking your coffee?”

Sam Hays “Like Link felt after receiving his first sword; ready to face the world!”

Cheers to creating more nostalgic game nights and coffee dates with friends!