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: Close-up of a sleek, modern black coffee grinder with a digital display showing a grind size of 0.16 mm for key consistency and a weight of 18.0 g. The grinder features two silver control knobs and boasts a stylish finish.

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Consistency is key!

We all know the standards of coffee over the last couple of years has grown dramatically. We also know that

May 11, 2022

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A man in a hat and plaid shirt sifts Honey Pacamara El Salvador Familia Diaz coffee beans through his hands over a drying bed, with a charming wooden building in the background.

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EL SALVADOR – HONEY PROCESSED PACAMARA FAMILIA DIAZ

Producer: José Efrain Diaz Region: Chalatenango Altitude: 1700-1900 masl Coffee varieties: Pacamara Process: Honey Drying: Sun-dried on raised beds Cupping

April 22, 2022

New Single Origin Release: Rwanda Mahembe

Lemon, Cola, and Date. This 86.5 pointer is the second lot of our back to back Rwandan releases, the Mahembe,

April 21, 2022

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A close-up of a Badger & Dodo coffee container highlights the Limited Edition Ethiopian Hambela Wamena with anaerobic processing. The can boasts notes of currant, hibiscus, and tangerine, set against a backdrop of blurry kitchen items.

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Limited Edition Ethiopian – Hambela Wamena

Region: Guji Altitude: 1950-2100masl Coffee varieties: Kurume, Wolisho Process: Anaerobic Drying: Dried over a 10 day Cupping notes: Currant, Hibiscus,

March 29, 2022

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: COLOMBIA – LA RAMADA

We are thrilled to release our latest coffee brought in directly to the Port of Cork—La Ramada! This coffee has

March 11, 2022

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A person spreads coffee beans on the ground under a greenhouse structure. The text reads Peru Valle Verde. The image also features Subscribe & Save and Direct Trade labels.

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SINLGE ORIGIN RELEASE: PERU – VALLE VERDE

We are excited to bring you the fresh crop from one of our favourite farms in Peru—Valle Verde. This coffee

March 8, 2022

NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: Rwanda – Gitesi

Tis the season for East African coffees, and we have two Rwandans coming down the line—the first of the two

February 21, 2022

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: Branches with ripe and unripe coffee cherries hang against a background of lush green hills. The text reads Colombia Maria Luisa with a yellow banner labeled Microlot at the top right corner.

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NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: Colombia – Maria Luisa [Micro Lot]

We are proud to announce the first coffee in our Premium Coffee Series that each come in a collector tin,

February 14, 2022

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A coffee farm in Brazil with workers spreading coffee beans to dry under the sun. A blue cart is in the foreground. Text reads Brazil Recreio and Direct Trade in the top right corner. Lush greenery and a building are in the background.

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SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: BRAZIL – RECREIO

Continuing our commitment to source only 85+ speciality coffees, we are very excited and proud to release the Fazenda Recreio

February 1, 2022

NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: Ethiopia: Samii Hambela (Washed)

This washed Ethiopian has quickly become our favourite coffee to have in the hopper at the roastery. With notes of

January 30, 2022

NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: UGANDA: KINGHA

This Extended Fermentation Natural is a stunning representation of what the region is capable of. Super clean, with a balanced

December 13, 2021

NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE:Ethiopia Diima Bensa

This Natural Ethiopian is absolutely stunning. Coming in an 88, this is without a doubt one of the cleanest and

December 7, 2021

Badger and Dodo Coffee Roasters: A tin of Badger & Dodo coffee, labeled Colombia: La Estrella, rests on a green fir branch. The label notes flavors of mushroom, malt, Bordeaux, and cedar, set against a blurred festive background.

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Limited Edition Colombia – La Estrella

Region: Guanacas, Inzá, Cauca Altitude: 1770 – 1870 m.a.s.l Varieties: Pink Bourbon Farm: La Estrella Process: Natural Drying: Sundried on

December 1, 2021

NEW SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASE: Ethiopia: Samii Gedeb

This washed Ethiopian is a delicate easy drinking coffee from the Sidama region. The Earl Grey florality paired with the

November 30, 2021

New Single Origin Release: Honduras: Las Manzanas

Honduras has always produced a good cup of coffee, BUT over the past 10 years we have seen this region

November 8, 2021