No compromise. Zola Coffee follows a strict philosophy, born out of the conviction that the coffee industry has environmental stewardship transcending geo-political landscapes. No cup of coffee should be made at the detriment of the communities and fragile ecosystems from where the harvest originates.

The coffee industry has the potential to drive socio economic change, and we believe in doing our part to drive this change. To this end, all of the beans we procure are either Rain Forest Alliance or Fair Trade certified, and we always pay above the Fairtrade price. This allows us to build lasting relationships with bean importers and farmers.

A cup of coffee is an experience to be appreciated. A ritual for some, a special treat for others, but always a privilege.

With that in mind, we source the highest level of ingredients we can, procuring beans from the furthest corners of the world. We exclusively work with speciality coffee, never touching commodity coffee product, and select only the finest beans using a blind cupping process.

Delivering excellence in our products can only be achieved with a process that shares our values.

Speciality grade coffee production needs more investment than commodity coffee, as it is typically grown on higher altitudes with steeper slopes, difficult to clamber up.

Care and attention to detail is required through the season, hand-picking is needed to select perfectly ripe cherries. The entire process must be carried out with exceptional care.