The standard for coffee is too low
We're Here to Raise the Bar
That belief has driven us for almost two decades–compelling us to traverse the globe, forge strong relationships with dedicated growers, create a custom-built production roaster, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in coffee.
OUR COFFEE APPROACH
Learn about our unique approach
Shanghai
Loved This
This Red Geisha was one of the most talked-about coffees we shared in Shanghai. Grown by Mauricio Shattah at Finca La Negrita, it is bright, elegant, and deeply expressive, with notes of peach lemonade, honeycomb, lychee, elderflower, and black plum. Now released in a very limited Uncommon Collection tin.
The Facts
Coffee
New Arrival
Reflecting on Shanghai
Hundreds of coffees, thoughtful conversations, and an incredible few days at the Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival.
A few reflections from Sebastian on our time in China.
Wherever
You Roam
A recent arrival, our Lilac Dream instant is a floral, elegant counterpoint to our Smooth Operator instant, made with coffee from Gedeb in southern Ethiopia.
This release was produced with Hasty Coffee, whose relentless focus on quality mirrors our own. This batch is revision five of their process, and the best yet.
If you've tried our Smooth Operator instant, you'll know the quality to expect here. If you haven't, you'll want to.
Bringing Home
The Gold
Our Jose Joaquin Bolaños Geisha has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Filter/Washed Category at the Global Coffee Awards US & Canada, 2025!
Sharing the news with Jose Joaquin was a special moment for us, marking the culmination of years of dedication, experimentation, and exceptional craftsmanship on his part.
We're proud to say that this wasn't our only medal. Read on to see what other coffees made their mark.
How to choose
Your next favourite coffee
Whether you're looking for something familiar or chasing your next favourite, our new system is designed to make it easier. We're now organizing our coffee bags into two series: Core and Spotlight.
journal
An Unforgettable Week in Shanghai
Hundreds of coffees, thoughtful conversations, and an incredible few days at the Shanghai International Coffee Culture Festival. A few reflections from Sebastian on our time in China.
Our Jose Joaquin Bolaños Geisha Won Gold at the Global Coffee Awards 2025
We're Honoured to be Bringing Home the Gold!
In specialty coffee, there’s no shortage of “world’s best” roaster lists. Most of them are built on reputation, social reach, or popularity. That’s fine, but for us, the real test...
Here’s How to Choose Your Next Favourite Coffee
With so many options, finding a coffee you love isn't always easy. Whether you're looking for something familiar or chasing your next favourite, our new system is designed to...
Our New Bags
We’re really, really proud of our new bags. Our previous bags had a good ride, but it was time to refresh our brand and change the way we present our...
Help me! Going from the Old Bags to the New Bags?
We know… we’ve really messed things up for you. Sorry, this confusing bit is unavoidable, but hopefully this graphic will help you when trying to understand how to go from...
Wait, What! It’s not Geisha? The Jose Martinez Geisha Experiment - October 2024
So this past October I did my biannual visit to Colombia, where I got to visit all of the producers we work with, our awesome exporter, Osito and where I...
Journal entry #12
Karine and Daniel Going to Nationals!
We're so proud of Karine and Daniel, who took 3rd and 6th overall, respectively, in the Western Qualifier Barista Competition January 18th and 19th here in Calgary. Karine and Daniel...
New Café Coming Soon to Bridgeland!
Big news! We're happy to announce that we will be opening a new café later this year at General Block (by @rndsqr_) in Bridgeland. We'll be opening alongside our friends...
