Transparency Report
TRANSPARENCY · EDITION 1
What we paid, where it came from, what it scored.
Every coffee on our shelf has a story. Most of it stays at origin and never reaches the buyer. This page exists to publish the part that should: what we paid the producer, what the cup scored, and how long we've been working with each farm. It will be updated annually — and at any time, in real-time, when a new lot lands.
The numbers, plain
Per-lot detail — single origins
For each single-origin lot we publish: country, region, farm/station, varietal, processing method, cup score, and the FOB price (what the producer received before shipping). Where data is still being verified by our importer, the cell reads tba and we'll update on receipt.
| Lot | Origin | Variety | Process | Cup score | FOB ($/lb) | Relationship since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pluma Dorada | Huila, Colombia | Pink Bourbon | Washed | tba | tba | tba |
| Konga Heirloom | Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia | Heirloom | Washed | tba | tba | tba |
| Cañas Verdes Geisha | Boquete, Panama | Geisha | Washed | tba | tba | tba |
| Las Capucas IH-CAFE 90 | Marcala, Honduras | IH-CAFE 90 | Honey | tba | tba | tba |
Per-lot detail — blends
Blends are composed of two or three component lots. We publish the components and the FOB price paid for each.
| Blend | Component lots | Average FOB ($/lb) | Cup score (composite) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Blend | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Compass Blend | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Daybreak Espresso | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Quiet House Filter | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Aubade Filter | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Vespers Cold Brew | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Lullaby Decaf | to be reported | tba | tba |
| Roastery Reserve | rotating, reported per release | tba | tba |
How we source
We work through a small set of green-coffee importers who specialise in direct relationships with smallholders and small estates: lots traceable to a named farm or washing station, with cup scores verified by Q-grader and FOB prices on record. We don't buy on the C-market. We don't take untraceable lots, even at a discount.
Where possible we visit. The first origin trip is planned for Q3 2026 — likely Colombia, since most of our current shelf is Colombian. We'll publish notes, photos, and producer interviews from the trip on the Journal when we're back.
Read more about our position in Sourcing Philosophy.
What we don't pretend to do
This is the first edition of an annual report. The cells marked tba are real — we're still gathering the FOB and relationship-duration data from our importer for some lots, and we're not going to publish numbers we can't verify. As of this edition, the "direct trade share" figure isn't reported because we want to define it carefully (some lots are direct from a single producer, some from a smallholder cooperative through a relationship-buying programme — the line matters).
We commit to publishing the complete first annual report by 30 November 2026, covering all lots that passed through the roastery in 2026. We'll do it again every year from then on.
The reference points
For context as you read the FOB prices below: the New York C-market price for Arabica typically sits between $1.20 and $2.50 per pound. Fairtrade minimum is $2.20 (with a $0.30 social premium on top). Direct-trade specialty lots typically run $4–6. Geishas and other competition-grade lots run $15–40. The premium above commodity is what funds the quality at origin.
Edition 1 — 9 May 2026. Next update: 30 November 2026 (Annual Report). For questions about a specific lot, write to espren.uk@gmail.com.