THE COFFEE

SELECTION

Each coffee is chosen for how it actually performs in the cup — not just where it comes from. Clean structure, defined sweetness, and a finish that holds. Every origin is selected to offer a distinct experience, not a variation of the same profile.

QUALITY STANDARD

All coffees are sourced from specialty-grade producers where clarity, balance, and consistency are non-negotiable. The goal is simple — coffees that taste precise, not muddled, and remain consistent from the first cup to the last.

ROAST PROFILE

Roasting is approached with restraint. Lighter profiles emphasize clarity and aromatics, while slightly deeper roasts build body and sweetness without losing structure. Nothing is pushed past its balance point.

OUR COFFEES

PAPUA NEW GUINEA ENORGA

CHOCOLATE • LEMON • MANGO
Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast
Region: Purosa Region, Okapa District, Eastern Highlands
Producer: Highlands Organic Agriculture Co-op (HOAC)
Elevation: 1300–1750 m
Best For: Espresso • French Press

Grown in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, this coffee comes from the Purosa region within the Okapa District of the Eastern Highlands. The area is known for its rugged terrain, high elevations, and ideal coffee-growing conditions, where cool mountain temperatures and fertile soils contribute to slow cherry development and concentrated flavour.

The cup is distinctive for its balance between richness and brightness. Notes of chocolate form the foundation, while subtle citrus character and hints of mango provide lift and complexity. The result is a coffee with impressive body that remains structured and refined rather than heavy.

The coffee is produced by small village growers working through the Highlands Organic Agriculture Co-op. For many families throughout the region, coffee remains the primary cash crop and an important source of economic opportunity. Through cooperative systems, growers are able to access international markets while continuing to cultivate coffee in the traditional highland environment that defines the character of this origin.

GUATEMALA NAHUALÁ

WALNUT • MILK CHOCOLATE • APRICOT
Roast Level: Medium Roast
Region: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Producer: Cooperativa Nahualá
Elevation: 1200–1500 m
Best For: Drip • Espresso • French Press

Produced in the highlands of Quetzaltenango, this coffee reflects the balance and consistency that have made Guatemala one of the world's most respected coffee origins. The mountainous terrain, moderate elevations, and favourable growing conditions contribute to a cup that is structured, approachable, and remarkably versatile.

Milk chocolate and toasted walnut form the foundation of the profile, creating a rich and comforting sweetness. A subtle apricot note emerges throughout the finish, adding brightness and complexity without overwhelming the coffee's balanced character. The result is a cup that feels complete, composed, and easy to return to.

This coffee is produced through Cooperativa Nahualá, a cooperative made up of local farming families working together to improve both coffee quality and long-term sustainability. The cooperative has helped growers invest back into their farms, strengthen their communities, and support environmental initiatives throughout the region, including reforestation efforts within the Ixtacapa River area.

COSTA RICA TARRAZÚ

APRICOT • CARAMEL • BLACKBERRY
Roast Level: Light-Medium Roast
Region: San Rafael, Tarrazú
Variety: Caturra • Catuai
Process: Washed • Drum Dried
Elevation: 1200–1800 m
Best For: Pour Over • Drip

Just south of Costa Rica's capital city of San José lies the celebrated Tarrazú region, one of the most respected coffee-growing areas in the world. Situated between the Pacific Coast, the Central Valley, and the surrounding mountain peaks, Tarrazú benefits from high elevations, volcanic soils, abundant sunlight, and a climate uniquely suited to producing exceptional coffee.

This coffee is sourced from San Rafael in the Tarrazú mountains and showcases the qualities that have made the region famous. The washed process highlights clarity and structure, while the high-altitude environment contributes vibrant acidity and refined sweetness. Notes of apricot, caramel, and blackberry create a cup that is both expressive and balanced, offering complexity without sacrificing elegance.

Tarrazú is often referred to as the Los Santos Zone and is widely regarded as producing some of the finest Strictly Hard Bean Arabica coffee in Costa Rica. The combination of elevation, climate, and careful cultivation produces coffees with remarkable definition, making this origin a favourite among specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking both sweetness and precision.

ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE

LEMON • DARK COCOA • BERRY
Roast Level: Light Roast
Region: Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Producer: Oromia Coffee Farmers Co-operative Union
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1500–1900 m
Best For: Pour Over • Black Coffee

Widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia remains one of the most important origins in the world, and Yirgacheffe stands among its most celebrated growing regions. Located within the Sidamo area on a high plateau north of Harrar, Yirgacheffe has become synonymous with elegance, clarity, and distinctive aromatics.

This washed coffee is intensely aromatic, bright, and refreshing. Notes of lemon, dark cocoa, and berry are supported by floral characteristics and a refined sweetness that continues to develop as the coffee cools. The profile is vibrant yet balanced, with a clean structure and a soft acidity that remains approachable and exceptionally refined.

The dry fragrance presents sweet, caramel-like aromatics, while the brewed cup becomes increasingly citrus-driven and complex. The Oromia Coffee Farmers Co-operative Union brings together growers throughout the region, preserving the unique character of Yirgacheffe while supporting the farming communities responsible for one of the world's most iconic coffee origins.

For those who enjoy experiencing coffee with minimal interference, Yirgacheffe offers remarkable transparency. Its layered aromatics, floral complexity, and bright fruit character make it particularly rewarding as a black coffee or carefully prepared pour over.

BREWING

The same coffee can present completely differently depending on how it’s brewed. Grind size, water temperature, and extraction time all shape the final result — not just in strength, but in how sweetness, acidity, and body are expressed.

Espresso
A finer grind increases resistance, building pressure and intensity. Slight changes in grind or yield will shift the balance — shorter shots emphasize acidity, while longer extractions bring out more sweetness and body.

18g in → 36g out → 25–30 seconds

Pour Over
A controlled pour highlights clarity and separation of flavors. Slower pours and even saturation allow the coffee to extract evenly, revealing more defined notes rather than blending them together.

20g coffee → 300g water → 2:30–3:00 total brew time

French Press
A coarser grind slows extraction and increases body. Because the coffee remains in contact with water longer, the result is heavier and more textured, with less emphasis on acidity and more on depth.

30g coffee → 500g water → 4 minute steep

Small adjustments change everything. Grind slightly finer to increase intensity, coarser to soften it. Lower temperatures bring out more acidity; higher temperatures emphasize sweetness and weight. The method stays the same — the result does not.