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We’re always drawn to coffees that push boundaries and challenge expectations without losing complexity or balance- and this lot is a perfect example.Innovative processing meets careful execution, resulting in a cup that’s both expressive and precise.Indonesian coffees like this are redefining e...

- GOLDEN -Felipe and the team at Jardines del Edén have done it again.Blends in coffee don’t always have the best reputation- often associated with cost-cutting and consistency at scale. But this coffee turns that idea on its head.Here, only the highest quality lots have been selected and careful...

- LIMITED RELEASE -Sourced as directly as possible, this exceptional lot came to us from Wilder Lazo, through Nikolai Fuerst - German Cup Tasting Champion and owner of Desarrolladores de Café in Medellín in ColombiaAfter cupping several outstanding coffees, we selected this remarkable Geisha from...

We’ve chosen this lot not only for its quality in the cup, but because it comes from a producer we’ve worked with and admired for years. Jairo Arcila’s coffees have long stood out to us for their consistency, clarity, and character, and this natural-processed Tabi is no exception. It’s a cof...

- LIMITED RELEASE -When it comes to sourcing truly exceptional coffee, the best way is to go as direct as possible. When travelling, I had the fortune to meet up with Nikolai Fuerst, German cup tasting champion and owner of Desarroladores de Cafe in Medellin, Colombia.Nikolai works with some of the...

This lot comes from smallholder farms around the Karamu Village, in the famed Sidamo region.We love this coffee for its bright, fruit-forward character. The cherries are dried whole in the sun, which brings out loads of natural sweetness and juicy berry flavours. It’s vibrant, peachey, with soft f...

- LIMITED RELEASE -We’re proud to present a truly singular lot from one of the most respected families in specialty coffee - the Arcila family.When we had the rare chance to secure the only box of naturally processed Orange Typica from Felipe Arcila’s innovative farm, Jardines del Edén, we knew...

Ruera AB is bright, juicy, and full of character. Expect bold blackberry sweetness with a fresh twist of orange zest, a tannic structure like a fine black tea; vibrant, clean, and expressive.There is a slight savoryness to the fruit notes, think rhubarb or tamarillo, which is a beautiful counterpoin...

Our first release of 2026 is a banger! The Gichathaini embodies everything we love about high quality coffees from this part of Africa.Vibrant and intense acidity carries with it the flavour of blackberries and currants. There is juiciness, like the syrupy sweetness of a Pomegranate and a lovely tan...

Bright, clean, and unmistakably floral, this washed heirloom lot from Konga Kebele captures everything we love about Yirgacheffe coffees.Grown at elevations above 1,900 m by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s famed Gedeo Zone, this coffee is fully washed and dried on raised beds to preserve its s...

This lot comes from smallholder farms in the Gargari Gutiti kebele near Gedeb, in the southernmost part of the Yirgacheffe region. Grown at elevations between 1,950 and 2,200 meters, the coffee is composed of local landrace varieties.Cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness and dried on raised beds...

- SEASONAL BOX RELEASE -Our drip bags make exceptional coffee effortless. Each box includes six individually packed, nitrogen flushed, single-origin brews, sourced from some of our favourite producers around the world. No gear needed - just hot water and a cup.We’ve selected a rotating lineup of o...

Grown in the fertile highlands of Guji, Urabeast represents the hallmark of southern Ethiopia’s washed-process tradition. Sourced from smallholder farmers cultivating indigenous landrace varietals, this lot is fully washed and dried on raised beds for optimal clarity and consistency. The result is...

From the highlands of Guji comes Natural Urabeast- a sun-dried expression of Ethiopia’s heirloom genetics and altitude-driven complexity. This lot is composed of hand-picked cherries, slow-dried on raised beds under careful rotation to ensure even fermentation. The result is layered and fruit-forw...

An immaculate washed coffee with an additional anaerobic fermentation stage followed by slow drying on raised beds, this coffee is exceptionally structured and articulate. Expect a high toned floral profile with layered notes of red grape, crisp red apple, and raw honey. The mouthfeel is silky and l...

Our first Kenyan release from the late '25 harvest, the Yara Peaberry embodies everything we love about high quality coffees from this part of Africa.Vibrant and intense acidity carries with it the flavour of blackcurrant, like a sparking Ribena drink. There is balanced bitterness which comes across...

- LIMITED RELEASE -We’re often fortunate to feature coffees from one of the most esteemed families in specialty coffee — the Arcila family: Luz Helena, Jairo, and their sons Felipe and Carlos. So when the opportunity arose to secure the only box of naturally processed Bourbon Sidra from Felipeâ€...

- NESPRESSO COMPATIBLE -We’ve taken our two most popular blends and refined them for capsule brewing.Made here in Aotearoa NZ, they're recyclable and made from the same specialty coffees you know and love. We’ve carefully adjusted the roast levels and blend components to give the Vanguard flavou...

- NESPRESSO COMPATIBLE -We’ve taken our two most popular blends and refined them for capsule brewing.Made here in Aotearoa NZ, they're recyclable and made from the same specialty coffees you know and love. We’ve carefully adjusted the roast levels and blend components to give the Vanguard flavou...

TASTING NOTESOrangeVanillaCreamyWhite Rum ABOUT THIS COFFEE:We love coffees from Brazil and this farm lot from Gabriel really impressed us on the cupping table.The fermentation adds a fruity, boozy complexity and sweetness and the Arara varietal shines through in the cup with delicate orange notes...

Natural coffees in Colombia can be risky business and often reserved for the most expensive or exclusive lots. Fortunately this lot from Planadas in Tolima has all the flavour and complexity we love from higher priced, exotic microlots, without the price tag.Acidity is vibrant with notes of berries...

This is a beautiful and clean expression of the Gesha varietal. Subtle florality, clean sweetness with soft fruit flavours and tea like characteristics make this a great coffee for filter brewing and enjoying black. COUNTRY - ColombiaREGION - Circasia, QuindioALTITUDE - 1700 M.A.S.LVARIETAL - GeshaP...

This is a unique experimental processing we are excited to share with you. This coffee was grown by Luz Helena Salazar at the farm Maracay. We regularly have coffees from Luz on offer and we are always excited to share something new and exciting.COUNTRY - ColombiaREGION - Armenia, QuindioALTITUDE -...

Traditional Ethiopian varietals meets modern processing methods- the outcome; STUNNING.Aroma is heady and intense bursting with ripe fruits and berries.The acidity is balanced and carries with it tropical fruit flavours. On the cupping table we have tasted Mango, Pineapple and Papaya. The sweetness...