Roasted Philippines Excelsa

Grown in Mindanao, Philippines, this medium roast is built from 100% Coffea Excelsa — a rare varietal that makes up only a sliver of the world's coffee and brings a character you won't find in the usual Arabica-and-Robusta lineup. Hardy, deep-rooted, and slow to ripen, Excelsa asks for patient picking and careful sorting, and returns the favor with a round, fruit-forward cup that feels generous from the first sip. Mindanao's growing conditions coax out the gentler side of the species. Where Excelsa can run bold and brooding, here it turns warm and welcoming: jackfruit and brown sugar up front, toasted almond through the middle, and a soft, cocoa-toned finish that settles rather than lingers. Medium roasted to keep that balance intact — developed enough for a rounded, comforting body, restrained enough to protect the natural fruit. Low in acidity and easy to love, it's an approachable entry into coffee's rarest branch, with real depth waiting just beneath the ease.