Previous experiences
February 2021
Nutty & Bold
El Salvador - Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range | Process: Honey | Variety: Bourbon, Catucai, Sarchimor | Altitude: 1,100m
El Salvador was once the fourth largest coffee producer worldwide and despite a decline in production due to various struggles that had affected the coffee industry, it has been gaining reputation as a renowned specialty coffee origin in recent years. Coffee from Finca Vista Hermosa is grown in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range under a natural shade provided by native tree species, where the six-month dry season helps trees concentrate sugars in their cherry. Honey processed and roasted to medium level, this coffee offers a natural sweetness and an enticing aroma of caramelized nuts with notes of almond and chocolate, followed by gentle floral undertones.
Fruity & Floral
Ethiopia - Bench Maji (Gesha Village) | Process: Natural | Variety: Gesha 1931, Gori Gesha, Illubabor Forest | Altitude: 2,100m
Arguably the most prized varietal in the specialty coffee industry, the Gesha (also spelled Geisha) is often associated with coffees from Panama when in fact cultivation of the Gesha varietal only began there in the 1960s. The Gesha variety originally hails from Ethiopia’s Gori Gesha forest, near where the Gesha Village Coffee Estate is located. Natural processed and light roasted to showcase the coffee's unique flavors, this coffee is amazingly clean and complex with a distinctive floral aroma. Delicate white tea notes are followed by luscious nuances of pear, nectarine, and a resonant finish.
Confectionery
Burundi - Ngozi | Process: Natural | Variety: Red Bourbon | Altitude: 1,600m
Burundi is a small, hilly and mountainous country located just south of Rwanda in east-central Africa. In recent years Burundi has been increasingly recognized for producing stunning coffees, and this delectable coffee is a great example. Roasted to light-medium level to accentuate the sweetness and depth of flavor characteristic of its origin, this coffee is wonderfully clean and juicy with delicate notes of lime, green apple, plum and rich caramel aromas, and a chocolate finish that is reminiscent of a silky dessert.
Year of the Ox special (Limited edition)
Colombia - Cauca | Process: Double Anaerobic Poppy Mint | Variety: Castillo, Caturra | Altitude: 2,050m
Colombia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers and is known for its production of high-end Arabica coffee. This coffee grown in the Cauca region was processed using the double anaerobic method, where coffee was fermented in two phases in fully sealed and oxygen deprived tanks, resulting in rare and exotic flavors. Exhibiting an invigorating fragrance reminiscent of an autumn forest, this coffee features strong notes of eucalyptus and mint, followed by hints of lemongrass, and a mild cooling sensation in the finish. Light-bodied with great clarity, this Seasonal Special coffee is perfect for refreshing your senses after the indulgence of Chinese New Year delicacies!
January 2021
Nutty & Bold
Brazil - Cerrado | Pulped Natural | 1,200m
The Cerrado Mineiro Region holds the special distinction of being the country’s first region to be awarded the ‘Designation of Origin’ status, a title that’s similar to the coffee equivalent of a famous wine region.
Our Cerrado coffee was pulped natural processed and roasted to medium level to accentuate the characteristics of the terroir and highlight the full-body and delightful sweetness of these beans. Featuring an intense nutty aroma, this coffee is inviting with a creamy mouthfeel, rich tones of almond, milk chocolate, and a sweet caramel lingering finish.
Fruity & Floral
Honduras - Marcala | Washed | 1,600m
Diversity is what makes Honduran coffee special. Though the country may be small, it is rich in different varieties, processes, altitudes, micro-climates, and cup profiles. Beans from the Marcala region are known for their lively acidity and sweet stonefruit notes, and this coffee is washed and roasted to light-medium level to highlight its bright and nutty complexities. Featuring vibrant flavors of peach, plum, citrus, layered with notes of hazelnut and brown sugar, this coffee has a velvety body and bright finish.
Confectionery
Panama - Chiriqui | Black Honey | 1,500m
Though small in coffee production, Panama is a mighty player in coffee quality. An important reason for the unique quality of Panama coffee is its microclimate, and this coffee from the highlands of Chiriqui is black honey processed and roasted in light-medium level for a cup of coffee that is crisp, juicy, full flavoured with a well-rounded acidity. Rich flavors of blackcurrant, citrus, plum, blueberries shine like gems, complemented by a honey aroma and a pleasant lingering finish with tropical notes.
December 2020
Nutty & Bold
Brazil - Cerrado | Pulped Natural | 1,200m
The Cerrado Mineiro Region holds the special distinction of being the country’s first region to be awarded the ‘Designation of Origin’ status, a title that’s similar to the coffee equivalent of a famous wine region.
Our Cerrado coffee was pulped natural processed and roasted to medium level to accentuate the characteristics of the terroir and highlight the full-body and delightful sweetness of these beans. Featuring an intense nutty aroma, this coffee is inviting with a creamy mouthfeel, rich tones of almond, milk chocolate, and a sweet caramel lingering finish.
Fruity & Floral
Ethiopia - Kochere | Natural | 2,150m
Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia is highly regarded in the specialty coffee industry for its incredible variety of flavors, even within farms with similar growing conditions and processing. Grown at an altitude of 2150 metres above sea level in the Kochere region, this coffee is dry-processed and roasted to light-medium level to achieve a wildly fruity flavor profile replete with stone fruit sweetness and intoxicating floral character, heightened by a silky mouthfeel that carries into the finish.
Confectionery
Honduras - El Paraíso | Honey | 1,600m
Honduras is a small yet prolific coffee producer. Its location and terroir are ideal for growing coffee, and the country boasts the largest per capita coffee production in the world. This coffee is carefully processed using the Honey method and roasted to medium level, to yield an extraordinary profile with a sweet aroma and complex acidity with notes of hazelnut, roasted cocoa, raspberry, orange zest, a silky body and a deliciously sweet and lingering aftertaste.