Arashi was clearly a top coffee of 2024, and it returns this year with all of the attributes that made last year's offering so delightful. In addition to the incredible complex sweetness of this coffee, a zesty brightness adds a new dimension. We've leaned into this new attribute by profiling this coffee a bit lighter over last year's offering, which in turn, also increases the floral character of this cup. The sugary sweetness is slightly more transparent, from marshmallow to sugarcane, and the prominent pear note from last year shows as a zesty lemon-limeade / candied note this time around. Candy-like sweetness remains across the entire cup, and ties into every part of the mouthfeel, bringing a unique complexity to this coffee. As beautiful as ever, hats off to producer Abel Salinas for another stunner. This marks the beginning of Ecuador season at H&S, with more excellent coffees to follow!

A confounding cup in many ways. This coffee comes from one of the most rugged environments for coffee cultivation on Earth, and the carbonic honey process honors these constraints while creating a dynamic stage to present this coffee. This coffee looks and measures like a fairly dark roast, yet the cup is bright, with many tea-like and floral characters. Characteristic Yemen black tea and a slight anise marker set the foundation for a befuddling tartaric and citrus acidity. This coffee is compelling in its uniqueness and will redefine what you think about Yemen flavor profiles.

A sensational nano lot representing a single village's output, Al Obrah represents the very best of an ancient heritage of coffee cultivation in Yemen. Meticulous processing and traceability elevate this lot to exude heavy dried-fruit sugariness, sweet pastry, and slight floral character. A very light Yemen black-tea marker remains on the finish. Little to no earthy character. Absolutely stunning. Sweetness on another level.

Our 2025 Winter seasonal blend is full of warming, sweet and comfortable flavors. Profiled to a medium roast to play nicely as a black coffee, with milk, or as an espresso drink.

The hits from Daye Bensa keep coming! This time, another familiar lot makes its appearance. Buncho is a mainstay here at H&S, and this year the dominant sweetness is punctuated on either side by unique persimmon and floral notes. This is a comforting, warming coffee, perfect to end the year with.