The Lab

Emerging Origins In Specialty Coffee: 3 Countries To Watch Closely
There's some new kids on the block in specialty coffee. With global demand for great specialty coffee growing year after year, it's not surprising that more and more countries are...
Emerging Origins In Specialty Coffee: 3 Countries To Watch Closely
There's some new kids on the block in specialty coffee. With global demand for great specialty coffee growing year after year, it's not surprising that more and more countries are...

Death Before (Bad) Decaf
Decaf coffee has made some huge strides forward in the last couple of years. Looking for a specialty decaf used to be a bit like trying to decide which piece...
Death Before (Bad) Decaf
Decaf coffee has made some huge strides forward in the last couple of years. Looking for a specialty decaf used to be a bit like trying to decide which piece...

Why does elevation matter in growing coffee?
The growing altitude of a coffee can have a huge impact on its quality. There's no better example of this, than in the story of the rise of the Gesha...
Why does elevation matter in growing coffee?
The growing altitude of a coffee can have a huge impact on its quality. There's no better example of this, than in the story of the rise of the Gesha...

The Roastery Report, May 2024 Edition: What's Been Happening At Kea Coffee This Month
We're already mid way through May and Spring is well and truly upon us! The last couple of weeks have been super busy here at Kea Coffee, and we're stoked...
The Roastery Report, May 2024 Edition: What's Been Happening At Kea Coffee This Month
We're already mid way through May and Spring is well and truly upon us! The last couple of weeks have been super busy here at Kea Coffee, and we're stoked...

Why We Love Brewing With Aeropress
The Aeropress is easily one of our favourite brewers here at Kea HQ. It's been our go-to for years, and it's still the brewer we usually reach for first when trying out...
Why We Love Brewing With Aeropress
The Aeropress is easily one of our favourite brewers here at Kea HQ. It's been our go-to for years, and it's still the brewer we usually reach for first when trying out...

Farm Stories: Federacion Abades, Narino, Columbia
In our regular Farm Stories series, we take a deep dive into the story behind the farm, and farmers, who produce the great coffees that we get to roast and...
Farm Stories: Federacion Abades, Narino, Columbia
In our regular Farm Stories series, we take a deep dive into the story behind the farm, and farmers, who produce the great coffees that we get to roast and...

Why We Don't Sell Pre Ground Coffee - The Science Of Freshly Ground Coffee
If you've had a poke around our website already, you'll know that we're all about fresh, bright, seasonal coffees that shine. Coffee that lets its true origin characteristics do the talking. That...
Why We Don't Sell Pre Ground Coffee - The Science Of Freshly Ground Coffee
If you've had a poke around our website already, you'll know that we're all about fresh, bright, seasonal coffees that shine. Coffee that lets its true origin characteristics do the talking. That...

Conical Vs Flat Bottom Brewers - What's The Difference?
If you're dipping a toe into pourover (pro tip: don't. It'll ruin your coffee and burn your foot too) or even if you're a seasoned pourover purist, you've probably noticed...
Conical Vs Flat Bottom Brewers - What's The Difference?
If you're dipping a toe into pourover (pro tip: don't. It'll ruin your coffee and burn your foot too) or even if you're a seasoned pourover purist, you've probably noticed...

Experience Some Of Our Favourite Origins, With The New Explore: Series
Our new Explore: series is a great way to experience a range of flavours and cup profiles from some of our favourite origins around the world. Each new release in...
Experience Some Of Our Favourite Origins, With The New Explore: Series
Our new Explore: series is a great way to experience a range of flavours and cup profiles from some of our favourite origins around the world. Each new release in...

It's Ethiopia Season!
February and into early Spring is our favourite time of the year. It's when our importing partners start to receive all the fresh new Ethiopian lots from the November/December harvest...
It's Ethiopia Season!
February and into early Spring is our favourite time of the year. It's when our importing partners start to receive all the fresh new Ethiopian lots from the November/December harvest...

What Does Kea Coffee Roasters Mean?
Why "Kea Coffee Roasters"? That's a great question, with a long and ramble-y answer. No, seriously though. You might wanna put the kettle on for this one ;) I haven't...
What Does Kea Coffee Roasters Mean?
Why "Kea Coffee Roasters"? That's a great question, with a long and ramble-y answer. No, seriously though. You might wanna put the kettle on for this one ;) I haven't...