It’s more than just a preference; it’s a commitment to quality that you can taste in every single cup.

The Problem with Distant Roasters

When coffee is roasted hundreds or even thousands of miles away, those precious, volatile flavor compounds—the essence of a great cup—begin to degrade almost immediately. By the time that coffee reaches a supermarket shelf in Suffolk, it might be weeks or even months old.

Our Small-Batch Commitment

At Indigo Coffee Co., our process is simple and uncompromising:

1. Meticulous Oversight: We roast small batches—usually 5 to 10 pounds at a time—which allows our roasters complete control over the temperature curve and timing. This precision ensures every bean is roasted to its exact ideal profile.
2. Guaranteed Freshness: Our small scale means your coffee is roasted just days (or even hours) before it reaches your mug. We don’t warehouse inventory; we roast to order.
3. Locking in Flavor: Roasting in small amounts allows for faster cooling and packaging, sealing in the peak aromas and complexity of the bean, giving you a truly vibrant flavor profile.

By choosing Indigo Coffee Co., you’re not just supporting a local Suffolk County business; you’re investing in coffee that has traveled the shortest distance from our roaster to your kitchen, maximizing freshness and flavor every single time.

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Beyond Fair Trade: Our Direct Approach

While “Fair Trade” is a good baseline, we aim higher by prioritizing direct trade relationships. This approach allows us to forge personal connections with smallholder farmers and cooperatives. Why is this important?

• Higher Premiums: We pay a price significantly above the commodity market rate, ensuring that the farmers receive a genuine living wage.
• Quality Incentives: When farmers are paid well, they invest in the best equipment and cultivation practices, leading directly to higher quality, complex beans.
• Environmental Stewardship: Our partners adhere to strict environmental standards, ensuring sustainable farming that benefits the land and surrounding communities for generations.

The Journey to Your Cup

When you purchase a bag of our East End Espresso or North Shore Dark Roast, you are funding this entire chain of ethical quality. Every bean we roast here in our facility has a story of sustainability and fairness, making your morning cup taste all the better.

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Here is Indigo Coffee Co.’s essential 5-minute guide to mastering the V60 at home.

What You’ll Need

• Coffee: 20g of medium-ground Indigo Coffee Co. beans (just slightly finer than sea salt).
• Water: 300g (or ml) of fresh water heated to 200°F (93°C).
• Equipment: V60 dripper, paper filter, and a digital scale.

4 Simple Steps to Perfection

1. Rinse and Preheat (0:00 – 0:30): Place your filter in the V60 and set it on your mug/server on the scale. Pour a small amount of hot water over the filter to preheat the equipment and remove any paper taste. Discard the rinse water.
2. The Bloom (0:30 – 1:00): Add the 20g of grounds to the V60 and tare the scale to zero. Pour about 40g of water (twice the weight of the coffee) evenly over the grounds. Let it sit for 30 seconds; this allows the coffee to “bloom” or release carbon dioxide, preparing it for the full extraction.
3. The Main Pour (1:00 – 2:30): Begin pouring slowly and consistently, spiraling outward from the center, working your way up to 200g total water weight. Be careful not to pour directly onto the filter paper.
4. The Final Pour (2:30 – 3:15): Complete your pour up to the final 300g mark. Your total brew time should ideally fall between 3:00 and 3:30 minutes. Remove the V60 and enjoy your perfectly extracted, bright cup!

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