High Rider
A bright, balanced espresso built for sweetness and fruit. Colombia, Brazil and Ethiopia beans roasted fresh in Melbourne, with caramel, fresh berry and stone fruit notes. Ideal for black and milk coffees.
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About The Beans
This is a vibrant and balanced espresso blend. Designed to deliver sweetness, fruit character and consistency in every cup.
- Country: Colombia, Brazil & Ethiopia
- Farms: Ubaque, Labareda, Hambella
- Elevation: 1,250 – 1,800 m above sea level
- Cupping score: 85/100
- Tasting notes: caramel, fresh berries, stone fruit
Brewing Guide
- Dose: 18-20 g
- Yield: 36-40 g
- Water: 92-94°C
- Brew time: 25-30 seconds
- Grind: fine (espresso)
Adjust grind and yield to balance sweetness and fruit. Pull slightly longer if the acidity reads sharp.
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Flavour profile
Caramel and fresh berries, with a stone fruit finish
This is a vibrant and balanced espresso blend. High Rider is designed to deliver sweetness, fruit character and consistency in every cup. Full of flavour and carefully dialled, it performs beautifully across different drinking styles.
Caramel
Sweet, rounded body
Fresh berries
Bright, juicy middle
Stone fruit
Ripe, lingering finish
Built for black and milk
One blend, black or white
High Rider is dialled to shine as a straight espresso and to hold its fruit through milk. Here's how it behaves across every brew.
Espresso
18-20 g in, 36-40 g out, 25-30 sec. Bright and syrupy.
Milk drinks
Caramel sweetness carries the berry notes through milk.
Filter / pour over
Coarser grind opens up the stone fruit and berries.
Plunger
Juicy and full-bodied. 4 minutes, press, pour.
Stovetop
Sweet, punchy and balanced. No bitterness.
What's actually in the blend
Three origins, one bright and balanced espresso. Here's what those words on the bag actually mean.
Origin 1 · Colombia
Ubaque · washed process
Colombian beans bring structure and clean sweetness. The washed process removes the fruit before drying, then ferments the bean in water. It gives a crisp, clear cup and the caramel backbone of the blend.
Origin 2 · Brazil
Labareda · pulped natural process
Brazilian beans bring body and rounded sweetness. Pulped natural leaves the sticky fruit layer on while the bean dries, so the sugars soak in. It's what lets High Rider sit so comfortably in milk.
Origin 3 · Ethiopia
Hambella · grown to 1,800 m
Ethiopian beans bring the fruit. Grown high in the Guji zone, they carry the fresh berry and stone fruit character that makes High Rider taste bright and lively, especially as a straight espresso or long black.
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What customers say about our coffee
★★★★★
4.9 · 40+ reviews
“Best coffee I've had hands down! Everything is locally sourced and beans roasted on site which adds such a personal and special touch.”
“High Rider is the one I keep reordering. Juicy and sweet as a long black, and it still tastes like something through milk.”
“Ordered online and it arrived in two days, roasted the day it shipped. Smooth, sweet and no bitterness at all.”
High Rider FAQs
What does High Rider taste like?
Caramel sweetness up front, fresh berries through the middle and a ripe stone fruit finish. It's bright and lively but balanced: fruit-driven without being sour, and sweet enough to hold up in milk.
Is High Rider good for black coffee?
Yes, it's our pick for straight espresso and long blacks. The fruit and acidity are clearest without milk, and the caramel keeps it sweet rather than sharp. Start at 18-20 g in, 36-40 g out over 25-30 seconds.
Does it work in milk drinks?
It does. The caramel carries the berry notes through milk, so a flat white or latte tastes sweet and fruity rather than muddy. It also works well as filter, plunger or stovetop; just pick the matching grind.
How is it different from the Seasonal Blend?
The Seasonal Blend is milk chocolate and caramel, built for comfort and consistency. High Rider adds Ethiopian beans for a brighter, fruit-forward cup. Same 85/100 cupping score, different mood.
How fresh are the beans when they arrive?
We roast to order in our Melbourne roastery, so your beans typically ship within a day or two of roasting and arrive within 2-3 business days for most metro areas.
How does the subscription work?
Pick your grind, size and delivery frequency, and save 20% on every order. You can pause, skip or cancel from your account after your first recurring order. Orders over $100 ship free.
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Specialty coffee since 2014
The bright, fruit-forward espresso for people who like their coffee lively.
Roasted fresh in Melbourne and shipped Australia wide. Sweetness, fruit and consistency in every cup.