To make comparing our basic beans a little easier, we’ve put together a table that summarizes the fundamentals: Where the beans are grown, who grows them and how they are grown. We also added some short descriptions and have suggested what kinds of roasts best suit the beans.
Comparing Coffees
Coffee Types & Origins
| Country of Origin | Name | Organically Grown | Certified Organic | Fairly Traded | Bird Friendly | Shade Grown | Roast | Strength | Short Description |
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| Bolivia | San Juan or Coraca |  |
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Full City | Medium | A very aromatic coffee with bright acidity, with a medium to bold palate along with hints of vanilla |
| Brazil | Sul De Minas | |
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Full City | Medium | Sweet and smooth, a fantastic bean for expresso blends |
| Colombia | Teirradentro or Santa-Maria | |
OCIA | |
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Full City | Medium | Clean, refreshing flavour with a mild body and distinct lemon aftertaste |
| Costa Rica | La Amistada Villa Rica |
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Full City | Medium | A well rounded, smooth tasting coffee with a pleasant sweet flavour and a clean bright finish |
| Ethiopia | Yirachefee | |
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Light | Light | This coffee has notes of citrus and melons; it is clean, sweet and delicate |
| Kenya | Kenya AA | |
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Full City | Medium | Floral aroma with hints of berry; winey acidity and a tart blackberry aftertaste |
| Mexico Peaberry | Chiapas Tapachula | |
Rain Forest Alliance | |
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Medium | Light-Medium | Uniquely shaped beans with an unconventional flavour profile; sweet, refreshing and balanced aftertaste |
| Mexico | Chiapas Espana | |
Rain Forest Alliance | |
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Full City | Medium | One of our mildest coffees with nutty flavour notes; delightfully and juicy body with lingering aftertaste |
| Papua New Guinea | Purosa | |
NOP | Fair Trade | |
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Medium-Dark | Medium-Strong | Refreshing acidity with mild, sweet flavour notes and a rich aftertaste |
| Peru | Selva Andina/ Norte | |
OCIA | |
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Medium-Dark | Medium-Strong | This dark roast has a deep, rich honey flavour with exceptional body; roasted until the beans’ rich oils rise to the surface |
| Sumatra | Gayo Mountain Manghdling | |
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Medium-Dark | Medium-Strong | Deep roasted syrupy flavour with intense body and pleasant earthy aftertaste |
Blends & Origins
| Blends & Roasts | Organically Grown | Certified Organic | Fairly Traded | Bird Friendly | Shade Grown | Roast | Strength | Short Description | |
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Dark French | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | Dark | Strong | Our deepest roast; chocolaty and spicy aromatics with intense earthy chocolate flavour notes |
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Expresso | 100% | 90% | 70% | 70% | 70% | Medium – Dark | Medium – Strong | Our secret blend of six different coffees from around the world; mildly refreshing with lingering round flavour; sweet nutty aftertaste, creamy body; wonderful for milk drinks or perfect on its own |
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Creekside Blend | 100% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | Medium – Dark | Medium – Strong | A blend of South American and Mexican coffees with a distinct bold flavour profile and creamy body |
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Harbour Blend | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | Light & Medium – Dark | Medium – Strong | Two beans blended in perfect harmony; rich intense with a full balanced flavour |
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Island Blend | 100% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | Light & Dark | Medium – Strong | A blend of Indonesian and African coffees; deep roast profile with chocolaty, spicy aromatics and fruity aftertaste |
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Petit Ami Medium | 100% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | Light & Medium – Dark | Medium | A blend of Central and South American coffees with distinct fruity notes; mild sweet flavour with refreshing aftertaste – medium body |
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Petit Ami Strong | 100% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 85% | Light & Dark | Medium – Strong | A blend of dark roasted coffees: African, Asian and South American; spicy, chocolaty aroma with spicy, sweet aftertaste – full bodied |
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Viennese Blend | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% | Medium – Dark | Medium – Strong | A blend of spicy, chocolaty aroma profile with a hint of caramel and medium body – spicy aftertaste |