THE FOUNDATION GENRE
This genre represents the foundation of specialty coffee and the third wave movement. Clean, aromatic coffee with sweetness and quality.
Foundation Beans
This Mexican mixed lot offers bright green fruit acidity balanced by a nutty, jam-like sweetness on the finish.
In the late 1800s, Mexican President Porfirio Díaz wanted to modernise Mexico and attract European capital, expertise, and settlers. Part of this initiative involved inviting over 450 German families to relocate to the Soconusco region in Southern Mexico to grow coffee. Around 70% of the coffee grown here was exported back to Germany. Finca Guadelupe Zaju carries this heritage and was owned by German families all the way up until 2003 when it was bought by its current owner—Teddy Esteve.
For One-Time Purchases
- We use valveless bags.
- We roast based on demand and dispatch your order no more than 14 days from roast.
- We recommend consuming the coffee within three months (unopened).
- We recommend waiting at least one week off roast to brew for a more balanced, optimal cup profile.
- Once opened, we recommend using within 7 days.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
For Subscriptions
- We roast at the start of the month and package in nitro-flushed bags, giving a shelf life of up to nine months (unopened).
- We recommend waiting at least one week off roast to brew for a more balanced, optimal cup profile.
- Once opened, we recommend using within 7 days.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Read more about storage and roasting.
Ships within 1-3 working days from the United Kingdom.
The best way to experience the ever-changing, seasonal flavour palette of specialty coffee, with perfectly roasted filter beans shipped directly to your door.
- 10% discount on all subscription beans
- Fresh, seasonal coffee with a rotating monthly selection
- Convenient delivery straight to your door
- Flexible delivery frequency with no fixed subscription terms