Badger and Dodo Blog

Read about the stories our new coffee releases and the farmers that grow the crops. We also throw in some updates from behind the scenes at Badger and Dodo.

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Yellow bird perched on a branch with green leaves and small fruits, against a blurred foliage background. Text overlay reads PERU EL BAREJON.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: PERU EL BAREJON

Chocolate, Berries and Grapefruit!Our first directly traded Peruvian micro lot has dropped on our webshop and it is going to

February 8, 2021

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Mountain landscape in Honduras at dusk, with a banner saying €1 per kg Donated to Hurricane Relief and Honduras Moises Mejia in the center. A lone tree and rocky foreground are visible under a cloudy sky.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: HONDURAS MOISES MEJIA

Badger & Dodo will give €1 per kg sold of this lovely Honduras coffee to Hurricane Relief. With notes of

February 1, 2021

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: White coffee flowers and green leaves stand out against blurred mountains. The text on a white diagonal banner reads Colombia – El Tambo and Direct Trade, honoring Colombias vibrant coffee-growing heritage.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: COLOMBIA – LA UNION

Cocoa. Toffee. Almond. These are the decadent flavours that you will find in this perfectly balanced cup of Colombian coffee.

November 9, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Two people manually process single-origin coffee beans spread out to dry under the Ethiopian sun. One person rakes while another walks in the background. The text Ethiopia Chelichele is overlaid on the image, capturing this moment of artisanal dedication.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: ETHIOPIA – CHELICHELE

Jasmine, Peach and Grapefruit are the notes that you will find in this delicious washed Ethiopian coffee. The birthplace of

October 12, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A greenhouse with a transparent roof sits in front of a lush, green hillside under a clear blue sky. Text overlays read Colombia and Jose Ignacio.

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new single origin release: COLOMBIA – JOSE IGNACIO

Maple Syrup, Orange, and Praline are in full force with this stunning washed Colombian coffee the Jose Ignacio. This 86

October 6, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Lush green coffee plants in the foreground, with rolling hills and cloudy skies in the background. Text overlay reads Costa Rica Las Lajas.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE – COSTA RICA: LAS LAJAS

Our latest release, with delicious notes of Red Apple, Orange, Treacle are perfectly balanced in this honey processed coffee out of Costa Rica. This family

September 21, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Three people are naturally processing coffee beans in the sun, using wooden rakes on a large dark surface under a partly cloudy sky. Trees and white structures form the backdrop to this harmonious scene.

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Natural processing

Natural or “Dry” process coffees is a process where the fruit is picked when ripe and laid out to dry

September 7, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: People sorting coffee beans on large tables outdoors in Ethiopia, set against a backdrop of trees and hills. Text on the image reads Ethiopia Nensebo Refisa.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE – NATURAL ETHIOPIAN: NENSEBO REFISA

We’ve just gone live with our latest Natural Ethiopian coffee from Nordic Approach Importers—the Nensebo Refisa!. Since day one has

August 26, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A large quantity of red tomatoes undergoes washed processing in an industrial setting. Water cascades over them, creating foam and ripples as they shine with freshness, reflecting light in the washing channel.

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Washed Processing

Once the ripe cherries have been picked, they are delivered to a wet mill where they are loaded into a

August 5, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Scenic view of a lush, green landscape in Colombia with hills under a partly cloudy sky. The text Colombia Paraiso Enigma is overlaid in the center.

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New Single Origin Release – Colombia: Paraiso Enigma

We’ve just gone live with a new Colombian coffee that will, frankly, blow you away! On the cupping table Paraiso

July 31, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Close-up of three types of honey-processed coffee beans. Left: Yellow honey beans. Center: Red honey beans. Right: Black honey beans. Honey processing gives each type its distinct color and texture, ranging from light to dark.

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Honey Processing

The two most common methods of processing the cherry are washed process and natural process. Honey processing, however, is somewhere in the

July 29, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Dense green coffee plants with broad leaves in a plantation setting, surrounded by tall trees and under a cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads El Salvador Abel Reginos in white capital letters on a purple-hued background.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE – EL SALVADOR: ABEL RECINOS

Our newest El Salvadorian crop. A stunning 86 pointer from Chalatenango, La Palma. The municipality of la Palma in Chalatenango, where Abel Recinos

July 20, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: People are standing and sitting around drying tables covered with coffee beans. They are outdoors under a blue sky. The text reads Ethiopia Gora Kone.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE – ETHIOPIA: GORA KONE

We’ve been super excited about our latest washed Ethiopian, this is a stunner and we can’t wait for you to taste

June 23, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A lush green landscape in Peru showcases dense foliage and distant hills. Overlaid text reads PERU and PILAR SASAME in white and turquoise, highlighting the single origin charm of this breathtaking destination.

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New Single Origin Release – Peru: Pilar Sasame

Our latest coffee release is a stunning 86 pointer from Peruv and is grown on a family owned farm sitting over 1700masl! Aside from

May 28, 2020

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Sunset view over a green landscape with scattered trees. The sky is painted with orange and yellow hues. Text on the image reads Uganda Chigalagala in bold letters.

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New Single Origin Release: Uganda:Chigalagala

Our latest coffee release is a first for us from the up and coming speciality origin of Uganda. This is

May 21, 2020