{"title":"Single Origins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kagumo-nh","title":"Kagumo NH","description":"\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eKenya has long been recognised for coffees with vibrant acidity, remarkable clarity, and expressive fruit character. Kagumo is part of the Aguthi Farmers Co-operative Society in Nyeri County, where volcanic soils, cool temperatures, and steady rainfall allow coffee cherries to mature slowly, contributing to the distinctive qualities that have made the region one of Kenya's most celebrated coffee-growing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eWhile washed coffees have traditionally defined Kenya's reputation, Kagumo NH offers a different expression of the origin. Produced using a carefully managed natural process, only the ripest cherries are selected before being slowly dried whole on raised beds for up to 30 days. This extended drying develops greater sweetness and texture, while preserving the lively acidity that remains unmistakably Kenyan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eFor us, coffees like Kagumo NH are a reminder that no origin can be defined by a single profile. Macerated berry sweetness, hibiscus florals, and a syrupy texture reveal another side of Kenya, one that feels both familiar and refreshingly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52578190524698,"sku":"KE-SO-KAGUMO-F200","price":28.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_KAGUMO-NH.png?v=1785486717"},{"product_id":"nkira-kirorero","title":"Nkira Kirorero","description":"\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eNkira Kirorero comes from Rwanda's Western Province, an origin we've long admired for coffees where sweetness and clarity take centre stage. Grown on the steep hills surrounding Lake Kivu, Rwanda's combination of high elevations, volcanic soils, and meticulous washed processing has helped establish the country as one of the world's most respected coffee origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eIt first caught our attention for one reason: the cup. Smooth, balanced, and beautifully composed, it represented everything we look for in a high-quality washed Rwanda. Only then did we begin to understand the remarkable journey behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eProduced by the COOPAC cooperative, Kirorero brings together the harvests of more than 2,000 smallholder farmers from neighbouring communities. Hidden deep within the Gasuma Valley and accessible only after a long journey across Lake Kivu, the washing station reflects the remarkable commitment behind every harvest. What first impressed us in the cup became even more meaningful once we understood the dedication required to produce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eNotes of poached apple, fig, and toffee come together in a smooth, rounded cup that feels comforting and effortlessly approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52612253057306,"sku":"RW-SO-NIKRA-F200","price":27.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_NKIRA-KIRORERO.png?v=1786005563"},{"product_id":"el-borbollon","title":"El Borbollon","description":"\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eEl Borbollón was one of the earliest coffees we purchased from El Salvador during our early years of roasting. We first selected it for its complete, dependable cup. Bringing it back today pays tribute to our days as young roasters, and the consistent quality it continues to bring. Today, it forms part of our signature Equilibrium blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eEl Borbollón is produced by the Alvarez family. Their farms sit on the fertile volcanic slopes of Santa Ana, where rich soils and a mild mountain climate create ideal conditions for growing Bourbon. The family continues to dedicate both farms exclusively to this variety, preserving a tradition that has endured despite the challenges Bourbon presents in the field. Cherries are selectively hand-picked before being dried slowly on traditional clay patios, a method the family continues to favour for its ability to regulate temperature and encourage even, gradual drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eThe result is a coffee that feels reassuringly complete. Gentle yellow plum and mild dried apricot bring soft fruit character, while roasted almond adds depth and a familiar richness. Brown sugar sweetness lingers through a smooth, rounded finish, creating a cup that is bold enough for espresso yet effortlessly enjoyable as a daily coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Espresso \/ 200g","offer_id":52638886363418,"sku":"SV-SO-ELBOR-E200","price":20.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/IMG-1525.png?v=1786146169"},{"product_id":"alo-gemechu","title":"Alo Gemechu","description":"\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eAlo Gemechu comes from Mewa Village in West Arsi, Oromia, where coffee is grown at approximately 2,150–2,250 metres above sea level and processed at Alo Coffee’s Gemechu Station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by Tamiru Tadesse and his wife, Messi, Alo Coffee has built its approach around high-altitude coffees and increasingly precise post-harvest work. In 2021, the very first coffee they submitted to the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence took first place, bringing wider attention to their work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTamiru has also developed proprietary drying methods to better control how fruit character develops during drying. That approach is what makes this lot especially interesting to us. Naturally processed, it keeps the vivid fruit and florals associated with Ethiopian naturals while staying cleaner and more composed in the cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the cup, roselle-like florals lead into juicy boysenberry, with a silky mouthfeel that gradually becomes more syrupy. Citrus sweetness lingers through the cup, finishing with the juiciness of tangerine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52740262461722,"sku":"ET-SO-ALOGEME-F200","price":28.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_ALO-GEMECHU.png?v=1787876911"},{"product_id":"ipanema-black-h38","title":"Ipanema Black H38","description":"\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eFazenda Rio Verde is one of Ipanema’s largest farms, but its Premier Cru coffees come from a much smaller part of it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAt the farm’s highest elevations, the land is divided into individual plots known as \u003cem\u003eglebes\u003c\/em\u003e. Each has its own altitude, sun exposure, soil and coffee variety, allowing Ipanema to work with them as distinct lots rather than treating the farm as one uniform harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eBlack H38 comes from one of these plots. Grown entirely with Yellow Paraiso, the cherries are left to dry naturally on the tree before being harvested, then dried further on patios and in vertical dryers. It is an unusual approach, but one that suits the character of this coffee particularly well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack H38 still has the rounded richness many people may recognise from Brazil, but red date-like fruitiness gives it another dimension, followed by walnut and milk chocolate as the cup cools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFind our recommended \u003ca href=\"#brew-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebrew method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52743020347674,"sku":"BR-SO-IPAH38-F200","price":25.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_IPANEMA-BLACK-H38.png?v=1787877134"},{"product_id":"doi-pangkhon","title":"Doi Pangkhon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoi Pangkhon is located in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, at approximately 1,250–1,450 metres above sea level. While that may sound lower than some familiar coffee-growing regions, its position farther from the equator means the climate can still be cool enough for coffee to develop slowly, helping create the conditions associated with higher-elevation growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is home to around 300 coffee-producing households, with varieties including Catuai, Typica and Chiang Mai grown across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our second year buying a washed coffee from the same farm. We chose it again because the quality continues to hold up, with crisp acidity, a clean finish and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel making this lot stand out on the cupping table once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest uses a Kenya-style washed process, with an extended dry fermentation followed by shorter wet fermentation and soaking. The approach keeps the cup clean and crisp while preserving sweetness and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Espresso \/ 200g","offer_id":52988712681754,"sku":"TH-SO-DOI-E200","price":25.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_DOI-PANGKHON_76998996-7c35-4270-b6d5-82a903f7abb9.png?v=1790930868"},{"product_id":"mae-chedi-ah","title":"Mae Chedi AH","description":"\u003cp\u003eMae Chedi returns for our third year, this time through a different processing approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade up of 19 farming households, the Mae Chedi cooperative comes from an area in Chiang Rai traditionally known for tea cultivation. That background has influenced how the farmers approach fermentation, with techniques and knowledge from tea production adapted into their coffee processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year marks the first time we are featuring their Anaerobic Red Honey lot. The cherries are fermented for nine days in sealed bags before being pulped and dried on raised beds, building sweetness, body and complexity in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like about this lot is how clearly it shows another expression of the same coffee. The processing adds depth without overpowering it with fermentation notes, resulting in a round and approachable cup with red berry sweetness, pecan and molasses through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52934200164634,"sku":"TH-SO-MAECHE-F200","price":25.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_MAE-CHEDI-AH.png?v=1790749722"},{"product_id":"finca-chuquiago","title":"Finca Chuquiago","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Chuquiago is located in Bolivia’s La Paz region at approximately 1,550 metres above sea level. Owned by Felipe Guarachi Tola, the farm takes its name from “Chuquiago Marka”, the indigenous Aymara name for the area that is now La Paz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the farm is better known for producing Java, we chose this Pacamara lot for its rounder body and dense cola-like sweetness. It also continues our exploration of Pacamara through a different expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter previously featuring the variety from Bolivia as a natural process, this washed lot gives us a cleaner look at the same generous, juicy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 200g","offer_id":52980210663706,"sku":"BO-SO-CHUQ-F200","price":28.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_FINCA-CHUQUIAGO.png?v=1790824413"},{"product_id":"uraga-gomoro","title":"Uraga Gomoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eUraga Gomoro comes from Guji in southern Ethiopia, where coffee is grown predominantly by smallholder farmers on farms averaging fewer than five hectares. Coffee remains the main economic activity for many families in the area, alongside crops such as enset and vegetables grown for household consumption and local markets. Cherries are delivered to the mill on foot, by donkey and by motorbike, reflecting the everyday routines that sit behind each lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the station, cherries are separated by quality, farmer and delivery date, with uniformly ripe fruit set aside for higher-quality lots. The coffee is then pulped and fermented in concrete tanks for 48 to 72 hours before being washed and dried on raised African beds. During the hottest part of the day, the parchment is covered to protect it from intense sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, Uraga Gomoro reflects what we enjoy about washed Ethiopian coffee: clarity, florals and sweet citrus, expressed in a way that feels straightforward and easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Espresso \/ 200g","offer_id":52980529955098,"sku":"ET-SO-URAGA-E200","price":24.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_URAGA-GOMORO_fe5d9768-b1a6-4a86-af63-75860aeed013.png?v=1790833128"},{"product_id":"aquiares-estate-esperanza","title":"Aquiares Estate Esperanza","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquiares Estate sits on the fertile slopes of Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano, where coffee has been grown continuously since 1890. It has also been part of our Costa Rican selection since our early years, giving us the opportunity to encounter different varietals and processing methods from the estate over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is produced from Esperanza, an F1 hybrid varietal developed for both cup quality and resilience, and performs particularly well in Costa Rica’s humid growing conditions. The coffee undergoes underwater fermentation as part of an African Washed process, bringing out a clean and vibrant cup with cranberry, caramel and cacao nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the coffee itself, Aquiares has taken a long-term approach to the environment and the community around it. The estate is carbon neutral and carbon negative, and hosts climate research into carbon sequestration in shaded coffee systems. Its investment in people has been equally significant. Farm workers own their own homes, helping grow the estate into a bustling town with schools, healthcare, and community programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquiares is a reminder that the quality we experience in the cup doesn’t exist in isolation. It can sit alongside long-term care for the land, the people who work with it and the community built around coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alchemistcoffeesg","offers":[{"title":"Espresso \/ 200g","offer_id":53035319460122,"sku":"CR-SO-AQU-E200","price":23.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8528\/2586\/files\/BAG_AQUIARES-ESTATE-ESPERANZA.png?v=1791451402"}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemist.global\/collections\/single-origins.oembed","provider":"Alchemist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}