Where the Story Begins...

Every journey has a beginning. Ours starts in Mayfair — where, since 1942, we’ve sourced, roasted, and shared coffees with character. Now, we invite you to join us as we travel beyond the shopfront, into the hills, forests, and faraway farms where each of our coffees begins its story.

From the wild rainforests of Sumatra to the remote Galápagos Islands and the highlands of Nicaragua, experience the world’s finest coffees — chosen with care and shared, one origin at a time, by H.R.Higgins.

Whether you visit us in Mayfair, read along online, or taste from home, your place on the journey is waiting.

Destination: Sumatra, Indonesia

Beneath the emerald canopy of Sumatra’s rainforests, coffee grows in rich volcanic soil, shaped by mist and monsoon.

sumatra hutan Organic Coffee

Sumatra Hutan Organic Coffee Returns 28th April

Grown high in the Sumatran highlands and processed using the traditional Giling Basah method, this coffee brings together brown sugar sweetness, pineapple brightness, and rich notes of chocolate and blackberry. A flicker of ginger lingers on the finish — warm, unexpected, and quietly compelling.

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Grown with Purpose

Sumatra Hutan is sourced from the KOPEPI Ketiara co-operative in the Sumatran highlands, renowned for producing exceptional Fairtrade and organic-certified coffee. The Fairtrade Premium supports vital local projects, meaning every cup contributes to a community as well as a craft. You can read more — including David Higgins’ reflections on what makes this coffee so special — on our blog.

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Destination: La Bastilla Estates Blueberry Candy, Nicaragua

Here, amid the cool mists and rich volcanic soil, rare microlots are cultivated with meticulous care.

Nicaragua La Bastilla Blueberry Candy Coffee

La Bastilla Estates Blueberry Candy, Nicaragua Returns in May

Nicaragua La Bastilla Blueberry Candy is a medium roast grown at altitudes of 1,050 to 1,400 metres in the highlands of Jinotega. Naturally processed, this coffee is sweet and fruit-forward, with pronounced blueberry notes and a subtle citric acidity. There’s an almost boozy character to the cup — vibrant, rounded, and delightfully unexpected.

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A Relationship Grown Over Time

We first met Markus Fischer of La Bastilla in 2016, and this exclusive lot is the result of that enduring partnership. Grown on a Rainforest Alliance certified estate deep in the Nicaraguan highlands, it’s a coffee rooted in shared values — quality, sustainability, and a personal connection to place.

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Destination: San Cristóbal, Galápagos

With strict ecological protections and low-yield harvests, every bean is a reflection of place: clean, delicate, and quietly extraordinary.

Galapagos San Cristobal Organic Coffee

Galápagos San Cristóbal Returns in June

Grown at low altitudes on San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos, this rare coffee is as distinctive as its origin. With gentle notes of apricot, caramel, and pear, it offers a soft, rounded cup that’s best enjoyed brewed as a filter. An elegant reminder that even the most remote places can hold something extraordinary.

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From the heart of the Galápagos

Certified bird-friendly, the farm protects native songbirds and returns every cherry husk to the soil — a place where nothing is wasted, and everything is done with care. You can read more about this remarkable origin, and why it’s a favourite of Mr Tony, in Mr Higgins Recommends.

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Where Will Our Journey Take Us Next?

We believe in savouring each moment. As such, we're unveiling each coffee as they arrive, allowing you to fully appreciate the distinct qualities of every origin. Stay tuned as we continue this global exploration, we'd love you to join us.

The Journey Continues in Mayfair

Our Duke Street shop is an essential part of the journey. Here, you’ll find more than just exceptional coffee — you’ll discover the stories behind each origin, shared through knowledgeable baristas, thoughtful displays, and in-store tastings.

Experience the Coffees Firsthand

Watch as your cup is prepared with care, explore our seasonal selections, and discover the journey each bean has taken — from faraway farms to our home in Mayfair.

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