Regional Feature: Africa

⋆ Featured Single Origin
Ethiopia
Natural Process – chocolate, jasmine, stone fruit
Recommended Brew Methods
Great in any brew method, especially pour over
Details
Region
Guji
Farm
Buku Hambela
Variety
Heirloom Ethiopian Varieties
Price
$25 (12 oz.)

DR Congo
Washed Process – Savory, earthy, caramel
Recommended Brew Methods
Great in any brew method, excellent as espresso
Details
Region
Kivu
Farm
Idjwi Island
Variety
Bourbon, Caturra,
Catuai
Price
$25 (12 oz.)

Uganda
Natural Process – Dried berry, caramel sweet
Recommended Brew Methods
Great in any brew method, especially pour over
Details
Region
Rwenzori
Farm
Rwenzori
Silverback
Variety
SL-34, K7, Blue
Mountain
Price
$25 (12 oz.)

Papua New Guinea
Washed – tropical, peach, sweet tea
Recommended Brew Methods
Great in any brew method, especially pour over
Details
Region
Wahgi Valley
Farm
Regional Select
Variety
Caturra, Red & Yellow Catuai, Parainema, Java, SL28, Geisha
Price
$23 (12 oz.)

Colombia
Washed Process – Chocolate, caramel, bright
Recommended Brew Methods
Great in any brew method, excellent as espresso
Details
Region
Tamesis
Farm
Regional Blend
Variety
Caturro Chiroso
Price
$23 (12 oz.)
Understanding Your Coffee From Bean to Cup
Farm vs. Regional Select – You might notice a farm name or sometimes “Regional Select” in producer name.
Many of our offerings are from farms that are traceable, microlot sources and represent the highest quality coffee – reflecting both exceptional craftsmanship and the premium prices paid to the producers. Regional Selects are also high quality coffees, showcasing a region’s ideal growing conditions, reflecting the distinct microclimates that makes their coffees so unique. They often feature a mix of heirloom varieties, and smallholder cooperatives dedicated to quality and organic farming.
Coffee processing is a key factor in defining a coffee’s flavor, body, and character. It’s the step that transforms the coffee cherry into the dried bean we roast and brew, and it greatly influences how it tastes. Along with variety, soil, and climate, processing helps explain why coffees from different regions, or sometimes even the same farm, can have such distinct flavor profiles.
- Washed (aka Wet Process): Coffee cherry is removed before drying; produces a clean, bright cup with crisp acidity.
- Natural (aka Dry Process): Dried in the fruit; results in a sweet, fruity, full-bodied flavor.
- Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah): Common in Indonesia; yields an earthy, heavy-bodied coffee with low acidity.
- Anaerobic (aka an Experimental Process): Fermented in sealed tanks; develops complex, wine-like flavors.
- Honey (aka an Experimental Process): Combined elements of both washed and natural methods = sweeter flavor profile.