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Coffee Bio's

Every individual coffee has unique qualities and flavour profiles which are the result of altitude, varietal, processing methods and country of origin. As you read each bio it will help your brain connect to your palate and discover the nuances of each coffee. 

Selected coffees are available to purchase via our online store and we would love to hear your feedback so get your taste buds buzzing!

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CommercialCommercial
Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence
Fair TradeFair Trade
OrganicOrganic
Specialty CoffeeSpecialty Coffee

Costa Rica Herbazu Estate 2011 Specialty Coffee

By Anna McGregor | Nov. 05, 2012

We are excited to be able to offer you this rare and amazing Costa Rican Coffee! This farm was made famous by 2007 World Barista Champ James Hoffman who used the coffee in his winning performance. This 2011 caught our attention when we cupped in Melbourne recently and finally it has arrived.

 

Brasil Coral

By Anna McGregor | May. 17, 2012

From Bahia this 2011/2012 crop is a beautiful chocolate, orange and spice flavoured Brasil imported by Coffee Lab as a Direct Trade and is a mighty fine Strictly Soft Fine Cup (SSFC) specialty grade that is extremely enjoyable! .

Trabocca Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

By Anna McGregor | May. 15, 2012

 

Exciting day when our new shipment of Trabocca Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade coffee arrived and will now be on offer every week roasted to our NZ Supreme award winning profile. To learn about Trabocca Coffee view this video here  This is an outstanding coffee.

Taste notes: Floral aroma to a crisp clean cup with a citrus acidity and silky body. Notes of Pinot Gris with a lingering grapefruit finish.

Costa Rica La Minita Tarrazu

By Anna McGregor | May. 15, 2012

From Seed to Cup - The very best coffee! Coffee Lab Review 91/100. Grown with incredible care, firstly to the employees, also environment & the bean which is hand picked & sorted with amazing detail, the legendary La Minita is one of the worlds best coffees that we are proud to roast for you. This is a Quality Certified, Rainforest Alliance Direct Trade Specialty Coffee.

Sumatran Dolok Sanggul DIRECT TRADE

By Anna McGregor | Mar. 07, 2012

The coffees of Dolok Sanggul are amazing. The Lake Toba Mountain is the largest volcanic lake in the world at elevation of 900m making the surrounding mountains perfect for coffee growing.

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