All beans are Arabica unless otherwise stated and are available in 1kg, 4kg and 9kg bags.
Prices range from $10-$20 p/kg depending on the origin and size bag.
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Body |
Acidity |
Bal. |
Description |
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Rec. Roast Level |
Brazil Moreninha Formosa |
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Smooth, medium to full bodied with low acidity and balanced sweetness. A classic natural processed Brazil. Good as a base for blends, and wonderful single origin. |
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Light - Full City |
Colombian Excelso |
4 |
3 |
5 |
Medium to full bodied with balanced acidity. Superb, classic rich flavoured coffee. Excellent as single origin or as a base for blends. |
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City - Light Fr. |
Costa Rica SHB |
4/5 |
4 |
4 |
Nicely full bodied & assertive acidity with good aromas. Can be a reasonantly powerful, clean & balanced coffee. Excellent on its own or in blends. |
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City - Light French |
El Salvador San Emilio |
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Excellent as a single origin, but a little tricky to roast. Well worth it though. **A MUST TRY** |
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City - Light Fr. |
Ethiopian Harrar L/B |
3 |
3 |
4 |
Medium bodied, pleasantly tangy with great depth of flavour. Smooth & aromatic, sometimes chocolatey. Good on its own or in blends. |
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City - Full City |
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Fair Trade Organic |
3 |
3 |
4 |
A gentle, rounded & delicately complex fruity coffee with flowery undertones. Useful for building intrigue in blends. |
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City - Full City |
Guatemala Huehuetenango Fair Trade Organic |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Good body & well balanced with pleasant acidity & fragrant aromas, sometimes spicy aftertaste. Another classic coffee, excellent as a single origin. |
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City - Light Fr. |
Indian Cherry AB Robusta |
Rough as guts with woody, rubbery tones. Can be useful in blends to increase crema production. |
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Indian Mysore A |
4 |
1 |
2 |
Full bodied, soft & sweet. Sometimes noted for hints of chocolate or spice. Can be used as base for blending. |
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City - Full City |
Indonesian Sumatra Mandheling |
5 |
2 |
2/3 |
Heavy bodied & syrupy with subtle acidity. Very aromatic & rich, sometimes noted for hints of chocolate. Try on its own or in blends to add body. |
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Full City - Light Fr. |
Java Kayamus |
Under assessment |
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KenyaAB |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Strong, rich & powerful. A complete coffee with fragrant aroma & fruitiness. Classic as a single origin or in blends to add power. |
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City - Light Fr. |
Mexican Altura |
2/3 |
4 |
4 |
Light to medium bodied & well balanced with brisk acidity. Suited well to those who like coffee light, bright & black. |
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Full City - Light Fr. |
PNG Sigri A |
3-4 |
2-3 |
3 |
Medium to full bodied, can be vibrant & fruity with good depth of flavour. Good on its own or in blends. |
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City - Light Fr. |
Body Characteristics |
Acidity Characteristics |
Balance Characteristics |
1 |
Very Light (like Pinot Gris) |
1 |
Soft |
1 |
Delicate |
2 |
Light (like Chardonnay) |
2 |
Subtly tangy |
2 |
Subtle |
3 |
Medium (like Pinot Noir) |
3 |
Pleasantly tangy |
3 |
Pleasingly complex |
4 |
Slightly Heavy (like Merlot) |
4 |
Piquant |
4 |
Good depth |
5 |
Weighty (like Cabernet) |
5 |
Sharp |
5 |
As good as you can get |