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Amor Prohibido

Amor Prohibido is Little Waves' rotating blend of American coffees, crafted to deliver a consistently sweet, chocolate-forward profile. Notes of toffee and candied orange provide balance and complexity to this full-bodied cup. It excels in milk-based beverages, where its candy-sweet character becomes more pronounced. This is a approachable, indulgent blend designed for coffee drinkers who prize sweetness and body over origin complexity.

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Ana María Donneys, Azafrán Natural Caturra - Colombia

Ana María Donneys grows this Caturra at 1,450 meters in Circasia, Quindío, Colombia, on Finca La Paloma. The natural anaerobic process—12 hours controlled oxidation followed by 72-hour sealed-tank fermentation—builds complex aromatics and a creamy, juicy body. Expect blueberry, pink starburst, rum punch, and tamarind with a clean, lingering finish. Named for Ana's grandmother's favorite flower, this coffee merges family legacy with meticulous technique: slow sun-drying on African beds preserves lipid content for aromatic depth and stability.

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Andrea Scarpeta Chicue, Tabi Washed, Condor Huila Graduation Auction Third Place Winner- Colombia

Andrea Scarpeta Chicue's Tabi microlot comes from Neiva, Huila at 1,400 MASL, where the Condor Huila Project supports women coffee producers with education, resources, and direct market access. The coffee was processed traditionally: selectively handpicked cherries were depulped same-day, fermented for 24–36 hours, washed clean, and slow-dried on raised beds for 10–15 days. Expect a bright, floral cup with white peach, clementine, and lily notes—clean and delicate. This lot placed third at the project's annual auction; Little Waves paid $15/lb green, supporting a producer stewarding her family's legacy while managing her health.

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Atitlán - Gesha - Guatemala

This rare Geisha comes from San Juan la Laguna on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán, where AproCafé Atitlán's 54 smallholder producers cultivate coffee between volcanic peaks. The extended-fermentation washed process—36 hours in cherry, then 24 hours depulped fermentation—builds complexity while maintaining a clean, vibrant cup. Expect floral, lemon, honey, and white tea notes with notable sweetness and structure. Limited to one or two bags per harvest, this experimental microlot from an association-owned plot represents the group's commitment to innovation and represents only the second year of the roaster's partnership with AproCafé.

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Cecilia Osorio Perdomo, Chiroso Honey, Condor Huila Graduation Auction - Colombia

Grown at 1,400 meters in Timaná, Huila, this coffee comes from Cecilia Osorio Perdomo, a producer stewarding her family's legacy while pushing quality boundaries. The Chiroso variety is honey-processed with selective hand-harvesting and careful mucilage retention, then dried slowly over 12–18 days on raised beds to develop sweetness and texture. The cup delivers mulberry jam, black currant, and kumquat—a complex, fruit-forward profile that reflects both the varietal and Cecilia's meticulous approach. This lot was purchased directly at the Condor Huila graduation auction, supporting women producers in Huila and rewarding the experimentation that defines this coffee.

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Condor Decaf, Colombia

From Tolima, Colombia, at 1,450 meters, this decaf comes from the Bayter family's El Vergel Estate, where Martha and her sons blend traditional methods with modern fermentation to develop fruity complexity. The caffeine removal uses sugarcane ethyl acetate extraction in circular containers—immersing the beans repeatedly until reaching 0.1% caffeine content, preserving the cup's integrity. Expect stonefruit and molasses with a nutty aftertaste, brewed as a full-bodied filter or espresso. A decade-long flagship proves the Bayters' commitment to quality decaf that doesn't compromise on taste.

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Dinkinesh: Duromina

Dinkinesh: Duromina hails from Agaro Gera in Jimma's Kata Muduga Cooperative Union, grown at 1,900–2,100 meters on Ethiopia Landraces. Washed processing brings clarity and brightness to this coffee, letting delicate floral aromatics of jasmine shine alongside pronounced fruit—guava, nectarine, and starfruit notes balance the coffee's beautiful acidity. The Kata Muduga Union's investment in new equipment and precision processing elevates quality across their region, making Duromina (meaning "improve their lives") a well-regarded offering that opens with vibrant layered fruit and closes clean.

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Don't Forget to Look at the Moon

A carefully balanced blend of 70% Guatemala and 30% Ethiopia—with origins rotating seasonally—that earned Little Waves Coffee recognition as a finalist in Roast Magazine's 2022 Roaster of the Year competition. The blend showcases milk chocolate, apricot, and caramel notes in a clean, medium-bodied cup suited to both espresso and filter brewing. Named after a line from Michael Ondaatje's *The English Patient*, it reflects the roaster's philosophy of presence and attentive engagement with their sourcing partners, making it both a technically sound coffee and a statement of intentional practice.

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Edwin Enrique Noreña - Black Honey Gesha - Competition Series - Colombia

Edwin Enrique Noreña's Geisha grows at 1,800 MASL on Finca Campo Hermoso in Armenia, Quindío Department. The black honey process combines carbonic maceration with extended lactic fermentation—cherries ferment 72 hours to produce mossto, then pulped coffee ferments another 72 hours with selected lactic yeast cultures before slow parabolic drying. The result is a velvety cup with rose, hibiscus, watermelon, and lychee, built on Noreña's proven mastery of co-fermentation borrowed from wine and beer production. A competition-grade coffee that makes complex fermented flavors unmistakably clear and approachable.

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Edwin Enrique Noreña - Black Honey Sidra - Competition Series - Colombia

From Finca Campo Hermoso in Quindio Department, Colombia, at 1,600 meters, Edwin Enrique Noreña's Bourbon Sidra undergoes Black Honey processing with carbonic maceration and lactic fermentation—techniques borrowed from wine and beer production to deliver precise, repeatable flavor expression. The cup opens with pineapple and floral aromatics, then unfolds into lavender, peach tea, mango nectar, pineapple, lychee, and yakult (the probiotic milk sweetness a direct result of the lactic fermentation). Noreña, a Q-grader and Cup of Excellence judge, has built his reputation on making specialty coffee flavors unmistakably approachable—this competition-series offering proves why.

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Edwin Enrique Noreña - Black Honey Sudan Rume Enigma Hops - Competition Series - Colombia

Grown at 1,600 MASL in Armenia, Quindio Department by third-generation producer Edwin Enrique Noreña, this Sudan Rume undergoes Black Honey processing with carbonic maceration lactic fermentation and co-fermentation with Enigma hops—techniques borrowed from wine and beer production to achieve repeatable, evocative flavor expression. Expect coconut cream aromatics, piña colada and key lime pie on the nose, followed by kiwi and peach candy notes that deepen as the cup cools, revealing new layers with each sip. Noreña's meticulous fermentation mastery ensures flavors aren't just present but unmistakably detectable, making this competition-caliber coffee equally rewarding for daily drinking.

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Edwin Enrique Noreña - Smoothie (Co-Ferment with Purple Passion Fruit & Banana) - Colombia

Edwin Enrique Noreña's Smoothie is a co-ferment blend from Finca Campo Hermoso in Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia, grown at 1,600 meters elevation. Two separate fermentations—one with purple passion fruit, one with banano (a small, sweet banana)—are married together using wine-inspired techniques to emphasize layered sweetness and clarity. The cup delivers pluot, purple passion fruit, Concord grape, açaí, banana Smarties candy, cinnamon, and honeyed notes with vibrant acidity that sharpens as it cools. Noreña's reputation for fermentation mastery and repeatability makes this a coffee where the labeled flavors come through unmistakably true.

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Edwin Enrique Noreña Competition Box Set - Colombia

A curated box set of three coffees from Edwin Enrique Noreña's Finca Campo Hermoso in Quindío Department, Colombia, grown at 1,600–1,800 MASL. Each lot undergoes black honey processing with carbonic maceration and lactic fermentation, a technique that defines Noreña's style. The trio highlights three distinct varieties—Geisha, Sudan Rume, and Bourbon Sidra—each expressing its own character while maintaining sweetness, aromatics, complexity, and delicate nectarous body. These are competition-selected coffees that reward careful brewing; pour over at 1:14 ratio or espresso at 1:2.1.

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Fugi Ikizere Women - Washed - Rwanda

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Jaguar

Jaguar is a carefully proportioned blend: 50% natural-processed Mexico provides juicy body with caramel, toffee, and chocolate notes; 30% washed Colombia and 20% washed Ethiopia add brightness and complexity. The natural component delivers a lush mouthfeel with cinnamon spice and fruity vibrancy, while the washed coffees contribute acidity and clarity. Roasted to taste like the sun, this is a versatile blend that shines across brewing methods—espresso, pour over, or batch brew.

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Loma La Gloria - Unicorn - Natural - El Salvador

Loma La Gloria sits within the El Boquerón crater of San Salvador's volcano at 1,400–1,700 MASL, where volcanic soils and elevation produce exceptional coffees. Anny Ruth Pimental's naturally processed Red Bourbon develops notes of plum, dried apricot, and peach green tea, balanced by date-caramel sweetness and a velvety body. This is the seventh and final release from the farm as Anny steps away from production—a bittersweet finale to a long partnership celebrated for its quality and commitment to women-led agriculture.

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María Deya Camacho, Pink Bourbon Honey, Condor Huila Graduation Auction First Place Winner- Colombia

María Deya Camacho's Pink Bourbon from Finca El Divino Niño in Acevedo, Huila, sits at 1,400 masl and represents her commitment to quality—she placed second in Colombia's Cup of Excellence in 2011. The meticulous honey process begins with a 48-hour anaerobic pre-fermentation in sealed bags, followed by careful depulping that retains partial mucilage, another 48-hour sealed fermentation, a light rinse, and 12–13 days of controlled drying. The result is a bright, complex cup with green apple, blood orange, and raspberry candy notes. This was the #1 ranked lot at the Condor Huila Graduation Auction, where Little Waves paid $20 per pound green directly to the producer—a direct investment in a woman-led operation pushing boundaries in Colombian specialty coffee.

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Marigu Estate AB, Kenya

Marigu Estate sits at 2,200 MASL in Kiambaa, Kiambu County, Kenya's Central Region, on a 120-acre Rainforest Alliance–certified farm that grows both coffee and tea. The washed process emphasizes Kenya's signature profile: ripe cherries are hand-sorted, fermented, washed, then soaked for 18–24 hours in fresh water to build clarity and structure, followed by slow two-week drying on raised African beds. Expect black currant, blueberry jam, pomegranate, and lemon frosting—a vibrant, zingy cup with exceptional clarity rare in AB-grade lots. This coffee was selected at the 2025 EXPO through Utake Coffee's Mbula Musau, a quality-control leader supporting small Kenyan farmholders outside typical multinational export channels.

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Mokha Java

This blend draws inspiration from the historic Mokha Java coffee pairing, combining 50% Colombia with 50% Ethiopia—though component origins shift seasonally to maintain freshness and authenticity to the original concept. The roaster hasn't specified processing details, but the result is a full, creamy-bodied coffee with notes of peaches and cream, lemon meringue, and white chocolate. It's versatile enough for black coffee or milk-based brewing, making it a reliable everyday blend.

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Mujeres Divinas - Colombia

From the Condor Huila Project—a women-led initiative in Colombia's Huila region—this washed coffee grows at 1,500–1,900 meters elevation. The washed process brings clarity to the cup: layered notes of milk chocolate, citrus, and melon frame the primary profile of plum, blackberry, and praline with angel food cake sweetness. Little Waves selected this as both a comforting daily drinker and blend foundation, sourced directly from smallholder women producers to support visibility and market access in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

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Mujeres Divinas Set

Mujeres Divinas Set celebrates five coffees from Huila, Colombia, produced by women recognized for excellence and resilience. The lineup includes Pink Bourbon, Tabi, Chiroso, and two Caturras, each from individual women producers within the Condor Huila Project—an initiative designed to empower women in Colombia's specialty coffee sector. Coffees use selective hand-harvesting with either washed or honey processing; fermentation is carefully controlled (24–36 hours) before slow drying on raised beds. Flavor profiles range from bright stone fruit and florals (white peach, lily) to rich dark fruit and spice (blackberry, praline), offering a tasting journey that reflects each producer's terroir and approach. This set is ideal for exploring how origin, processing, and producer intention shape specialty coffee.

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Positive Pressure

Positive Pressure is a rotating three-origin blend (40% Papua New Guinea, 30% Colombia, 30% Ethiopia) that shifts seasonally to capture the best each region offers. The blend is built for a full, creamy body with distinct flavor layers: Nutella-like richness, Madagascar vanilla sweetness, and bright cherry undertones. Versatile across espresso and filter methods, this is a well-rounded daily drinker that prioritizes balance and approachability without sacrificing character.

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Quiet Endless Searching, Natural - Thailand

From Mae Suai in Chiang Rai, Thailand—a region cultivated by around 500 Akha hill tribe households—this coffee grows at 1,250–1,450 meters on a family farm run by innovative processor Nawin Yaesorkoo. The natural process, where freshly harvested cherries were floated, dried on raised beds, then milled and hand-sorted, brings out juicy fruit character: mango, mixed berries, white chocolate, and black tea. Thai coffee is rare in export (only 5% of the country's specialty production leaves annually), making this lot a meaningful window into a thriving, largely domestic coffee culture shaped by a new generation of producers.

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Rama Dufatanemunda, Natural Red Bourbon - Burundi

From Ngozi Province at 1,700 MASL, this natural-process Red Bourbon comes from Rama Dufatanemunda, a pioneering women's cooperative in Burundi that fought for land rights and transformed yields through collective knowledge-sharing. Members hand-pick ripe cherry and deliver to Mubuga washing station, where meticulous floating, sorting, and 3–4 week bed drying preserve clarity and sweetness. Expect guava candy, strawberry lemonade, hibiscus, and almond brittle—a fruit-forward natural that showcases why Burundian coffees deserve far more attention. This coffee supports systemic change: every bean reflects years of persistence, improved farming practices, and dignified employment throughout Burundi's supply chain.

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Raquel Trujillo Caturra Washed, Condor Huila Graduation Auction - Colombia

Grown by Raquel Trujillo at Finca San Isidro in Oporapa, Huila at 1,400 MASL, this washed Caturra came through the Condor Huila graduation auction—a cupping competition celebrating women producers in the region. The coffee undergoes selective hand-harvesting, same-day depulping with 24–36 hour fermentation, then slow 10–15 day drying on raised beds before resting in parchment. The result is clear and deliberate: blackberry, blueberry, yellow cherry, pear, and bright grapefruit pulp. Roasted and sourced directly by Little Waves at $6.50/lb green, this represents both Raquel's first auction entry and her ranking in the top 17 of 30+ coffees cupped.

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Royal 7

Royal 7 is Little Waves Coffee's inaugural dark roast, a blend of American coffees developed to highlight dark chocolate, molasses, and nutty characteristics with a full mouthfeel. Named in honor of the seven young activists who led the first sit-in at Durham's Royal Ice Cream Parlor in 1960, this coffee connects to a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Each bag supports Feed Durham, a mutual aid collective nourishing the local Black community through grassroots food programs. It's a coffee that delivers classic dark roast comfort while funding meaningful community work.

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St. Al's Cold Brew Blend

St. Al's pairs equal parts Peruvian and Colombian coffees to build a full-bodied, low-acid profile ideal for cold brewing. The blend's chocolate-forward character and rich mouthfeel shine when steeped slowly—Little Waves recommends a Toddy Brewer to unlock its depth. This is whole bean coffee designed for at-home cold brewing, not a ready-made concentrate. Note that component origins rotate seasonally, so flavor nuances may shift.

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STANDART X LWCR - Río Dulce Gesha - José Julián Giraldo, Cafe 1959 - Colombia

José Julián Giraldo's Río Dulce Geisha grows at 2,050 MASL on Finca Las Marias in Pijao, Quindío, on Colombia's Eastern Andes. The washed process is unusually controlled: hand-picked ripe cherry ferments in a refrigerated room, then pulps and rests again before a multi-tier drying protocol that moves the coffee from sun-exposed beds to shade, followed by hermetically sealed fermentation and final slow drying to 10.5% moisture. The result is delicate and bright—candied lemon, papaya, dried mango, white florals, and tea-like clarity. This is the culmination of José's decade-long Geisha selection work and his studied approach to pH, temperature, and cherry ripeness, making it a standout expression of varietal and process precision.

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Ternura

Ternura is a seasonal Colombian blend designed to evoke comfort and nostalgia. The composition shifts with the harvest, but always centers on Colombian coffee's natural sweetness. Notes of strawberry jam, waffle cone, and chocolate cake create a full-bodied, syrupy cup that shines with milk. This is coffee built for indulgence—perfect for espresso or filter brewing.

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Tierra de Mi Padre: Mujeres de Cofradía y Malinal, Natural, Mexico

Tierra de Mi Padre celebrates two women's producer groups in El Malinal, Cofradia de Chocolon, Nayarit, Mexico, grown at 900 meters elevation. The natural process brings out vibrant pear, raspberry, and green grape alongside hazelnut—bright and complex. A multi-varietal blend (Typica, Sarchimor, Mundo Novo, Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Costa Rica) that rewards clarity in pourovers or acidity-forward espresso pulls. This lot represents the direct impact of roaster-producer relationships: the second group organized specifically after seeing the first women's lot succeed in specialty markets.

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Tierra de Mi Padre: Mujeres de La Yerba, Natural, Mexico

From La Yerba in Nayarit, Mexico—a region with deep personal significance to Little Waves' owner—this naturally processed coffee grows at 1,025 meters and is produced by the women of Grupo Terruño Nayarita. The natural process brings vibrant fruit forward: green apple and strawberry streusel on the nose, red grape and macadamia in the finish. A multi-varietal blend (Sarchimor, Bourbon, Catuai, Mundo Novo, Caturra, Typica) that brews clean and sweet as a pourover, or punchy with acidity as espresso. Seven years of direct relationship and 100% traceability make this a coffee rooted in community and ancestral connection.