How to Choose the Right Coffee Beans for Your Café

When it comes to running a successful café, choosing the right coffee beans is more than just a matter of preference, it's a decision that impacts your customers’ satisfaction and your bottom line. At Refill Roastery, we understand how important it is to strike a balance between quality, consistency, and affordability. Whether you're serving espresso-based drinks or curated pour-overs, here's a guide to help you make the right call.

Espresso-Based Drinks: Brazil Fazenda vs. Papua New Guinea

For cafés focused on milk-based espresso drinks, our Brazil Fazenda has been a top performer. This coffee delivers a smooth, nutty profile with a balanced body that pairs beautifully with milk, making it a favorite for cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites. It’s no surprise that it has become the best-selling coffee in our B2B selection.

However, with the recent rise in coffee prices driven by global sea market trends, many of our partners are now looking for high-quality alternatives that maintain the flavor experience while staying within budget.

Enter Papua New Guinea.

This origin is steadily gaining popularity among café owners due to its similar tasting notes to Brazil, such as chocolatey sweetness and mellow acidity. Papua New Guinea offers a versatile profile that performs excellently in milk-based drinks and provides great value, especially for businesses seeking to maintain quality without raising prices for their customers.

Filter Coffee: Let Your Customers Guide You

When it comes to filter coffee, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Your selection should be guided by your customers’ preferences, are they adventurous and looking for fruity, floral profiles? Or do they prefer clean, classic notes?

In general, Ethiopian coffees have remained a staple in many cafés due to their bright, complex, and aromatic characteristics. Whether it's a washed or natural process, Ethiopian coffees consistently deliver a memorable experience, making them a go-to choice for filter brewing.

At Refill Roastery, we offer a range of Ethiopian coffees to suit different preferences, from bold berry-forward naturals to delicate jasmine-like washed varieties.