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Sombra (Office Coffee)

Roasted by Volcano Coffee Works

Brazilian shade-grown single-origin espresso with toffee, dark chocolate, and plum notes.

Sombra (Office Coffee) — Volcano Coffee Works
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Toffee In MilkDark ChocolatePlumHazelnut

From the roaster

We recommend 4kg per month for every 10 staff (approx 200 coffees). Save up to 25% off office coffee  (vs consumer prices)

Tastes like: Toffee In Milk, Dark Chocolate, Plum

Strength (Roast level - Light to Dark): 4

Process: Natural

Roast Profile: Medium

Origin: Brazil

This Brazilian single-origin espresso is an exceptional coffee that embodies the spirit of Sombra, which translates to “shade” in Portuguese. Sombra represents our agroforestry initiative, supported by us. By cultivating a vibrant forest ecosystem around water sources, our shade-grown coffee not only thrives but also fosters a haven for birdlife.

Get ready for a delicious coffee with hints of hazelnut, dark chocolate and touches of plum.  When combined with milk, this coffee develops a velvety toffee taste, making it an ideal choice for starting your day on a high note or savouring throughout the day.

What size to order:

 4kg makes 200 coffees | Save 15%

 6kg makes 300 coffees | Save 20%

 8kg makes 400 coffees | Save 25%

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Volcano Coffee Works

Context

Sombra from Volcano Coffee Works brings together Brazil's distinctive coffee character with the natural processing method, which tends to amplify fruit-forward and heavy-bodied profiles. Natural-processed coffees showcase the fruit contact with the bean, and this lot reflects that with plum notes alongside warmer elements of toffee in milk, dark chocolate, and hazelnut. The combination suggests a coffee that balances sweetness with deeper roasted complexity—approachable for those seeking comfort-forward flavors without sacrificing nuance. Brazil has long been a cornerstone of specialty coffee, and Volcano Coffee Works' work here demonstrates how careful sourcing and roasting can highlight the country's natural sweetness and chocolate-forward foundation.

Buy — $125 from Volcano Coffee Works

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sombra (Office Coffee) grown?

Sombra (Office Coffee), roasted by Volcano Coffee Works, is sourced from Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil.

What does Sombra (Office Coffee) taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Toffee In Milk, Dark Chocolate, Plum, and Hazelnut.

How is Sombra (Office Coffee) processed?

Sombra (Office Coffee) uses the Natural process.

What roast level is Sombra (Office Coffee)?

It is roasted to a medium level.

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