THE STORY
Peaberry beans are an anomaly. In most coffee cherries, two seeds grow side by side — flattened against each other. In a peaberry, only one seed develops, and it grows rounder, denser, and — many roasters believe — more concentrated in flavor.
Whether you buy the science or not, this cup makes a case for it.
This lot comes from the Ruvuma region of southern Tanzania, where Bourbon and Kent varieties are grown at 1650 meters. The Lituru peaberry is washed and dried carefully, and the result is a light roast that's bright without being harsh — lemon and kiwi up front, with a clean honey sweetness that rounds out the finish and keeps it from going sharp.
Medium acidity. Elegant. The kind of coffee that makes you want to drink it slowly rather than mainline it before a meeting.
BREWING NOTE
Peaberry beans are denser than standard beans — grind a touch finer than you normally would for your method, and dial back the water temperature slightly (195–200°F) to avoid extracting too aggressively.
Questions We Get about Our Coffee
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Every bag is roasted after you order and ships within days. No beans that sat in a warehouse for months.
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Yes. Choose whole bean, or pick your grind above and we'll grind it for espresso, V60, drip, Chemex, or French press.
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Every bag comes with the recipe we use in the shop: the same grind, ratio, and pour. Still stuck? Ask a barista. Seriously, they love this.
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Yes. Pick weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly delivery and we'll send freshly roasted beans on that schedule. Change your bag, skip, pause, or cancel anytime. Subscribers also get first access to new and limited origins.
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Yes. Stop by our café at 1101 Spruce St in Center City Philadelphia, or order it right here online. Our lineup rotates, so if you love this one, grab a bag while it's here.
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Keep it in an airtight container somewhere cool and dark. Skip the fridge. Whole bean stays fresh longest, so grind right before you brew.