Day in and day out, our traders cup coffee and tea so your menu can be stocked with the best and freshest inventory available. As we near the end of the year, our traders picked out their current favorite offerings so you can close out 2024 by keeping up with the latest industry trends. From holiday tea blends to coffee from Indonesia & more, check out their picks for the best coffee and teas!

Trader Picks — Coffee

Coffee from Indonesia & Oceania

This offering comes from the island of Bali in Indonesia. In the 1970s and 1980s, the government enacted programs to rejuvenate coffee production. With the distribution of coffee seedlings to local farmers, an island-wide coffee growing campaign began. In Bali, coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of Bourbon and Typica grown with shade trees such as Erythrina, Albizia, tangerine, and orange.

The coffee is rich and sweet with warming spice notes that pair with a vanilla-like finish. I have been making pour overs of a light roast here and there since the pre-ship samples started to arrive and have continued to enjoy them through the first arrivals as well! Additionally, a great bonus to this offering is how well it blends with higher-graded Ethiopian naturals. I’ve been experimenting with a 75% Bali, 25% Ethiopian natural blend, and it has been turning out amazingly.

Shop Mike’s Pick: RNY # 57191 Organic Bali Blue Moon Wet Hulled

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Kayumas Estate, translating to “Golden Wood,” is located on the island of Java in Indonesia. The estate can be found in northeast Bondowoso, a regency of Java in the highland plateaus. With high altitude and volcanic soil, Bondowoso provides perfect coffee-growing conditions.

The Kayumas coffee is grown on a government-run estate where it is handpicked and then processed with the fully washed method. This gives the coffee a cleaner and more acidic profile than you might find with other coffee from Indonesia. Java Kayumas is perfect as a single origin offering with its black cherry, caramel, and vanilla notes—it will not disappoint your “Mocha Java” lovers. Enjoy!

Shop Rick’s Pick: RNY # 57527 Java Estate Kayumas AWP–1X

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This Oceanic offering comes from the Timuza coffee cooperative, which represents over 200 smallholder farmers. Unlike other coffee from the Indonesia/Oceania region, this one is processed using the washed method instead of being wet-hulled. In doing so, this creates a full-bodied, sweet cup of coffee.

I think the most unique part of this offering is how much body it holds without having that earthy tone commonly portrayed in many other Indonesian/Oceanic coffees due to their processing method. Plus, this particular coffee has a nutmeg note that will make it a great addition to any holiday blend!

Shop TJ’s Pick: RNY # 56390 Papua New Guinea Timuza A

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Coffee from Africa & the Americas

This coffee comes from an indigenous reserve in Nariño, Colombia, called Aponte. Nariño is one of my favorite growing regions in Colombia because producers in this region aren’t afraid to experiment with their coffee processing! That’s how we end up with something as unique as this lot.

Now, this coffee definitely leans toward the more fermented side of honey processing. In fact, it almost resembles a natural offering as it has a ton of bright berry notes. What makes it stand out to me, however, is that it finishes with a sweet vanilla note that really ties the whole cup together in an unusual & exciting way.

Shop Evan’s Pick: RNY # 57246 Colombia Nariño Aponte – Royal Reserva Honey

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This coffee comes to us from producer Hailu Abebe and is sourced from the Chelchele washing station in the famed Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia. In the cup, I found this washed offering to be crisp and clean. I was impressed by the integration of raspberry and peach notes with a sweet floral finish. Like many of our other uniquely-processed micro lots, this offering is available exclusively as a 22lb. box on our Royal NY Line Up!

Shop Mike’s Pick: RNY # 56613 Ethiopia Washed Yirgacheffe Chelchele Hailu Abebe

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Finca Nuevo Mexico is a family-owned and operated farm situated at 1300masl in La Concordia, Mexico. This multi-generational family farm has been operational since 1978 but is only in its first generation of coffee production. The current owner, Ricardo Ibarra Baumann, inherited the farm from his mother. Spanning 75 hectares with an additional 320 hectares dedicated to natural reserves, Finca Nuevo Mexico practices a three-stage picking process to select only the ripest cherries.

While coffees from Mexico are popular for their clean and classic, washed mild profiles, they don’t often have attributes that make them stand out. However, this single varietal Sarchimor offering from our friends at Finca Nuevo Mexico stood out. This coffee has a more dynamic sweetness and depth of flavor compared to typical offerings from Mexico. Notes of caramel apple, ripe plum, and sweet citrus distinguish this Mexican coffee from the rest.

Shop Andrew’s Pick: RNY # 56753 Mexico HG Finca Nuevo Mexico – Sarchimor

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Trader Picks — Tea

Green Teas

Hojicha is a roasted green tea that comes from Japan and typically has an earthy and tobacco-like profile. In this blend, it’s mixed with green rooibos, ashwagandha, and cacao nibs to create a sweeter profile.

This blend has a great holiday season vibe with its rich notes of caramel and toffee. I prefer it brewed hot to enjoy the full aroma on a wintery afternoon. The low caffeine content also makes it a great choice for that late afternoon pick-me-up.

Shop TJ’s Pick: RNY # SKU2406 Hojicha Toffee

This Organic Sencha is grown in Kagoshima, located in the southern region of Japan. It is produced during the first harvest, or “shincha,” which takes place in early spring.

I have always been a fan of green teas that showcase a sweet, vegetal tone. This sencha is clean and sugary with a nice snap pea quality to it that I’ve been liking a lot lately.

Shop Mike’s Pick: RNY # SKU1094 Organic Sencha

This tea powder is just fine-ground hojicha that makes a stellar latte. In fact, you prepare it the same way as you would matcha and pour your favorite kind of milk over it—or you can drink it alone!

I’ve been making it at home on the weekends because I love the richness of it and the roasty-toasty flavor. Organic Hojicha Powder pairs well with chocolate, caramel, or hazelnut syrups. Since it’s also low in caffeine, you can even make yourself a nice, evening latte!

Shop Caitlin’s Pick: RNY # SKU2404 Organic Hojicha Powder

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Black Teas

This new holiday blend of tea and spices is meant to replicate the notes of your traditional eggnog, especially after you’ve added cream!

While our Holiday Eggnog was built around the addition of milk or a milk substitute, I’ve been drinking it without, and I think it’s excellent. The blend is warm, spicy, and has a smooth body that makes it an easy drinker.

Shop Evan’s Pick: RNY # SKU2405 Holiday Eggnog

Cinnamon Black starts with a base of Keemun Black Tea and Assam TGFOP. On top of that, cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves are added to make this a perfect cold weather offering.

Shop Andrew’s Pick: RNY # SKU1411 Cinnamon Black

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Rooibos Teas

Apple Cider Rooibos is great for that breezy, cold fall weather with its combination of cinnamon, orange peel, licorice root, and apples.

First, you’ll notice the beautiful color and warming aromas. The tea is light in body and soothing on your palate. When relaxing, or just interested in trying a new blend of tea to enhance your fall or winter mood, you won’t be disappointed with this one.

Shop Rick’s Pick: RNY # SKU1386 Apple Cider Rooibos

This tea blend features a base of African rooibos and honeybush, enhanced by the addition of roasted cacao nibs and rich, white chocolate. A hint of peppermint essential oil provides a refreshing, cooling finish. I enjoy the fusion of chocolate, peppermint, and vanilla flavor notes complemented by a full body.

Shop Mike’s Pick: RNY # SKU2072 Peppermint White Chocolate

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