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Bold & Fruity
Ugandan Black Honey
Raspberry, Golden Syrup & Dutch Cacao
Limited Release
Single Origin
Medium Roast
Roasted in Aotearoa
Free Shipping over $45*
Roasted & Dispatched Daily
Description
Berry Bold Speciality Brew
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Golden Syrup Dutch Cocoa
Process: Honey
Region: Kanungu, West Uganda
Direct Trade Partner: Gorilla Summit Coffee
Variety: SL28
Altitude: 1,500–1,800masl
Grade: 86.75 SCA
A bold, fruit-forward coffee grown at altitude and honey processed for natural sweetness and depth.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Flat rate $5 NZD, free on orders over $45 (rural addresses add a $5 surcharge regardless of order size). We aim to dispatch same business day (next day at the latest) for orders in before our 9am cut-off. From there, expect 1–2 business days North Island, 2–3 South Island, plus a day or two extra for rural addresses. You'll get a tracking link the moment it's out the door.
Returns
Because coffee is a perishable product, we can't take change-of-mind returns once it's shipped. But if something arrives faulty, damaged, or wrong, we'll fix it - full refund or replacement, and we'll cover the return shipping too. Just contact us here with your order number and how we can help you.
Blend Taster Pack
Why you need to try this?
- Currently the only one available in NZ
- Bold and fruit-forward sweet coffee; Raspberry, golden syrup, dutch cacao, hitting like nothing else in your rotation.
- Black Honey processed means the cherry stays on the bean for up to 30 days creating a depth you won't find anywhere else.
- It's one of the most complex, laborious, and expensive processes in coffee, and you can taste every hour of it.
- It's a limited release, so once it's gone, it's gone.
The process
The speciality coffee was black honey processed, a method that sits between washed and natural coffees.
After harvesting, the coffee cherries are pulped, removing the skin but leaving a thick layer of sticky fruit (known as “mucilage”) on the bean. Instead of washing this away, the beans are dried slowly with that fruit still clinging on.
You get the clarity of a washed coffee with the richness and depth of a natural. Drying beans with fruit intact means producers must be more hands-on, with constant turning and airflow to avoid fermentation going too far.
That extra attention is what makes honey process coffees so special and so rewarding.
Direct Trade
MEET IAN
Not only does this speciality coffee taste good, it does good. It is a change agent.
Ugandan Black Honey is sourced through our direct trade partners, Gorilla Summit Coffee, in Uganda, where we work face to face with the people who grow it.
Every cup connects right back to farmers in Uganda, people like Ian who produced this Ugandan Black Honey Coffee.
It’s coffee that’s helping fund water tanks, send kids to school, and change lives on the ground.
Because when the grower is valued, the impact goes far beyond the cup. This speciality coffee is just one moment in that bigger story.
The video below shows Ian from Gorilla Summit Coffee breaking down the Honey Process with Jacob.
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FAQ
When will my order be dispatched?
We dispatch orders every weekday at 8am (excluding public holidays), with our courier collecting from the roastery daily. Most orders arrive within 2–5 working days across New Zealand. Once your order has been dispatched, we'll send you a tracking link so you can follow its journey.
How fresh is the coffee?
Freshness is one of the biggest factors in making a great cup of coffee. That's why we roast fresh every weekday and dispatch your order so it arrives right as the coffee reaches its ideal brewing window. Instead of sitting on supermarket shelves for weeks, your coffee is roasted here in West Auckland and delivered fresh to your door.
What is Direct Trade?
Direct Trade means buying coffee directly from the people who grow it. No middlemen, no unnecessary mark-ups, and no exploitation. Through our partnership with Tom and the Mt Elgon Coffee Cooperative in Uganda, we pay above-market prices, provide interseason funding to support farming families between harvests, and regularly visit origin to build long-term relationships. It means better coffee for you and a more sustainable future for the people who produce it.
How do coffee subscriptions work?
A coffee subscription is the easiest way to make sure you never run out of fresh coffee. Choose your favourite coffee, select how often you'd like it delivered, and we'll take care of the rest. You'll receive free shipping* and can pause, skip, change your coffee or cancel anytime. It's one less thing to think about, and fresh coffee simply turns up when you need it.
How do I keep my coffee fresh?
Keep it sealed and stash it somewhere cool and dark. Got more than you'll get through fast? Freeze it. It'll keep that blackberry compote magic locked in and ready whenever you are. Rest the beans for 1 to 2 weeks after the roast date so they degas before going into the freezer.
RECOMMENDED BREW RECIPE
V60 Recipe
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 20g
Water: 300ml
Bloom: Pour 40ml of water, swirl to saturate grounds, and let sit for 30 seconds.
Main Pour: Slowly pour remaining water in a steady stream, aiming for the center. Pour from a height so the stream breaks into droplets—this helps with agitation.
Brew Time: Target a total extraction of
2 minutes 30 seconds
Plunger Recipe
Brew Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 20g's (3-4 Tablespoons)
Water: 500ml
Temperature: Off the kettle
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