This organic coffee is sourced from the volcanic highlands of the Sidamo Guji region in Ethiopia. Grown in ancient coffee forests, these beans are wild-harvested and offer a delicate flavor profile characterized by floral notes, rosewater, and dry peach, balanced by a naturally sweet acidity. The coffee is roasted to a light-medium level to preserve its unique origin character and traditional qualities.
Ioannis Coffee Chef was founded in 2021 by Ioannis Nikolaidis, a coffee specialist with over a decade of experience in retail and wholesale coffee. The company roasts specialty premium coffee in small batches in Brooklyn, New York, sourcing only beans that score 82 points or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association scale. In October 2025, Nikolaidis opened a flagship micro roastery on East 14th Street in Manhattan, combining a coffee bar with on site roasting and light bites. The operation follows a farm to cup model built on ethical sourcing and rigorous quality control at every stage.
