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Coffee Explorer Starter Set

$62.00 Regular price $69.10

Worka Chelbessa, Finca Alcatraz, Tasting Journal

This set brings together two exceptional coffees: Worka Chelbessa, a stunner from Ethiopia's famed Yirgacheffe region with beautiful berry notes, deep sweetness, and a compelling floral character., and Finca Alcatraz, a 100% Pink Bourbon that's bright and tropical, with a delicate clarity and long, honeyed finish.

Together, they offer a striking study in contrast and craft, roasted to reveal the best of each. To help capture every nuance along the way, we've included a Tasting Journal, designed to guide sensory exploration and build a record of flavor, method, and memory across every brew. Gift sets are whole bean only with no substitutions.

What's Inside:

  • 12 oz Ethiopia, Worka Chelbessa, Yirgacheffe, Organic (whole bean)
  • 12 oz Colombia, Finca Alcatraz, Wilfredo Ule Vargas, Pink Bourbon (whole bean)
  • Tasting Journal

Note: This set comes in a gift box, no wrapping needed! Send to your favorite coffee lover or add it under the family tree. Mornings are about to get even brighter!

This product is preorder only — your card will be charged today. This blend hasn't been roasted yet; estimated roast is date Nov. 3rd. Because this coffee hasn't been roasted yet, dates are estimates. 

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Your order will arrive pre-ground, not whole bean.

Roasted to Order

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Coffee Details

Roast Level

Light-Medium Roast

Origin

Worka Chelbessa: Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Finca Alcatraz: Oporapa, Huila

Variety / Processing

Various / Washed

Growing Altitude

Various meters above sea level

Roasting & Shipping Schedule
  • Orders placed before 1:00 PM PST on Monday through Thursday are processed the same day and roasted the following day.

  • Orders placed between 1:00 PM PST on Thursday and 1:00 PM PST Saturday are processed on Sunday and roasted on Monday.

  • Orders placed between 1:00 PM PST Saturday and 1:00 PM PST Monday are processed on Monday and roasted on Tuesday.
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Coffee Explorer Starter Set

How to Brew

Chemex

  • Dose: 40g
  • Grind: Medium
  • Brew Weight: 630g
  • Brew Time: 4:00

French Press

  • Dose: 38g
  • Grind: Medium-Coarse
  • Brew Weight: 600g
  • Brew Time: 4:00

Aeropress

  • Dose: 17g
  • Grind: Fine
  • Brew Weight: 255g
  • Brew Time: 2:30

V60

  • Dose: 20g
  • Grind: Medium-Fine
  • Brew Weight: 315g
  • Brew Time: 2:30

FAQ

Are you really roasting to order?

Yes! We roast your coffee after you order to guarantee you receive it at peak freshness. On rare occasions, we may have small batches of pre-roasted coffee available—this is always clearly indicated on the product page under the roasting schedule section. Either way, you're getting exceptionally fresh coffee.

How is your coffee sourced?

The production of exceptional coffees is a collaborative, meticulous and multi-faceted effort. All coffees are sourced in freshly harvested lots through direct relationships with producers and cooperatives committed to quality and sustainable business practices.

We travel to origin throughout the year, exploring new coffee sources, checking in with cherished producers, and offering premiums for quality. The long-standing partnerships we nurture are built upon trust—trust that our producers will convey to us what they need to thrive and trust that we will do everything we can to support them. Visit Our Company page to learn more about our sourcing practices.

Are all your coffees organic?

Most of the coffee that we source annually is certified Organic. These coffees go into classic blends like Blueboon, Toketee, Owl's Howl, Banner Dark, Crown Point, and Hunky Dory.

On our single origin menu, Worka Chelbessa from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia is certified Organic. We purchase other single origin coffees yearly with Organic certifications but are often sold as conventional coffees.

How long does your coffee stay fresh?

Sightglass coffee tastes best up to six weeks after the roast date printed on the back of the sealed bag. Once opened, we recommend you use the coffee within two weeks for optimal freshness. Coffee will taste best when ground immediately before brewing.

How many cups are in a bag?

Using the recipe that we use in our café, each 12oz bag makes 17 cups of coffee: just the right amount for one person to use in two weeks or for a pair of coffee drinkers to enjoy in a week. 

Each 2LB bag makes 45 cups of coffee - just the right amount for one person to use in 3 weeks for two people.

Each 5LB bag makes 113 cups of coffee - just the right amount for one person to use in 8 weeks for two people.

Our Mission

Responsible Sourcing

Our coffee is sourced directly from producers worldwide who share our devotion to freshly harvested coffee and sustainable farming. We proudly offer USDA-certified organic coffee.

Small Batch
Roasting

We take great pride in the art of coffee roasting. We understand that each cup of coffee is unique and warrants the utmost attention to detail. That’s why we roast only in small batches.

Sustainability & Community

We believe that by collaborating with small holder farmers, we can help them achieve sustainable and profitable farming practices that benefit both the environment and their communities.

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