This coffee is a single origin from Ethiopia, specifically from Masha Woreda Yeppo Village in the Sidamo region. It is a natural process coffee grown at the farm owned by Haile Gebrselassie, a two-time Olympic champion and four-time World Champion runner. The farm spans 1,500 hectares with 200 hectares of conservation forest and is separated into 46 identifiable plots for traceable microlots. The coffee is certified Organic and Rainforest Alliance. This light roast coffee features bright fruit flavors of strawberry, banana, and mango.
Alvarium Roasting launched in January 2022 as a sister venture of Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain, Connecticut. The business is owned by Kate Bugnacki, Michael Larson, and Brian Bugnacki, with Jacob Failla directing roasting operations. All coffee is roasted to order weekly and sourced ethically from multiple countries, with the blends carrying bee and nature themed names that reflect the parent brand's identity. The roastery operates a retail café at its New Britain headquarters alongside a second location at the GastroPark in West Hartford, and the partnership with the brewery creates opportunities for beer and coffee collaborations.
