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thank you for being here. each month, we explore a single idea in flavour - origin, varietal, or process - through a pair of coffees. guided by our pursuit of distinctiveness in every cup and the values that carry us forward, we source exceptional coffees from exceptional people across our favourite origins. each release connects you - through us - to the producers whose work we’re honoured to share.
two expressions of washed clarity.
11 August 2026
structure x sweetness.
this month, we’re sending out two washed coffees with very different kinds of structure and sweetness.
one is a returning Kenyan favourite from Kirinyaga: bright, layered and intensely sweet, with black currant, lemon curd and the refinement of black tea. the other is a clean and elegant Ecuadorian heirloom from Finca Kafipamba, with orange brightness, prune-like depth, soft peach and silky milk chocolate.
together, they make a really interesting pairing for August: one vibrant, complex and deeply layered; the other softer, sweeter and more composed.
these two coffees show how much range there can be within washed processing. both are clear and sweet, but each expresses that clarity in its own way: Baragwi through vibrancy, acidity and layered complexity; Kafipamba through softness, balance and quiet sweetness.
as always, we recommend giving both coffees a little rest before brewing. they’ll continue to open up over the coming days, with more sweetness, clarity and structure as they settle.
we hope you enjoy this month’s selection.
Sustainable
Baragwi Guama AA
| Country | |
| Region | Kirinyaga |
| Producer | Baragwi Farmers Cooperative Society |
| Farm | |
| Varietal |
SL28 SL34 Ruiru 11 Batian |
| Altitude | — masl |
| Harvest | |
| Process | Washed |
Roast
Baragwi Farmers Cooperative Society | Kenya
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our brew methods
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Kafipamba Heirloom
| Country | |
| Region | Pichincha |
| Producer |
Jhon Ortiz Nelly Morales |
| Farm | |
| Varietal | Heirloom |
| Altitude | masl |
| Harvest | |
| Process | Washed |
Roast
Jhon Ortiz, Nelly Morales | Ecuador
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our brew methods
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a quick note on our filter recipes:
the brewers we use and recipes are a starting point, a way to find the cup you like. feel free to switch brewers and adjust grind, ratio, and temperature to suit your taste and water.
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a quick note on our espresso recipes:
we tend to enjoy our coffees at higher ratios with faster extractions; it brings more sweetness and clarity, softens bitterness, and lets the aromatics stay bright.