Coffee Beans
Colour Brown is Hong Kong's longest-standing specialty coffee roaster, offering over 30 freshly roasted coffee beans online since 2005 — from approachable espresso blends starting at HK$58, to rare auction lots like Ethiopia Gesha Village and Panama Geisha. All beans are roasted twice a week at their Hong Kong roastery and dispatched within 48 hours, with free shipping on orders over HK$500 and same-day in-store pickup available at Sham Shui Po and Central.
Browse by flavour — Fruity, Floral, Winey, Nutty, Chocolaty, Full Body, or Herbal — or filter by roasting level and processing method including Washed, Natural, Anaerobic Natural, Honey Process, and Sherry Low-Temperature Fermentation. Origins span Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi), Central and South America (Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama), and Asia (Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, China Yunnan). Julius Meinl Viennese blends are also available as the brand's exclusive Hong Kong distributor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between single origin and espresso blend coffee beans?
Colour Brown's espresso blends like Royal Lilac and Darko Choco are crafted for consistency — delivering a balanced, caramel-forward shot every time, ideal for lattes and milk drinks. Single origin beans highlight the unique character of one farm or region, offering more complex and varied tasting notes such as floral, fruity, or winey profiles. Beginners are recommended to start with blends; adventurous drinkers should explore single origins.
Which Colour Brown coffee beans are best for pour over or hand brew?
Light to medium roast single origins are best suited for pour over and hand brew at Colour Brown. Top picks include Colombia Las Guaduales Java Washed (Apple, Citrus, Coffee Blossom), Grand Cru Burundi Auction Lot Bavyeyi Fully Washed (Pomegranate, Raspberry, Lime), and Panama Boquete Belina Geisha Washed (Jasmine, Green Tea, Pomelo). All are roasted to a light medium level that preserves clarity and brightness in the cup.
Which coffee beans at Colour Brown are best for beginners?
Beginners should start with Colour Brown's medium-dark espresso blends — Royal Lilac and Darko Choco — both priced from HK$58 and delivering a smooth, chocolatey, low-acid flavour that is forgiving across most brewing methods. For those curious about single origins, the Indonesia Sulawesi Toraja G1 (Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel) at HK$55 is an approachable full-body option with no sharp acidity.
What is the most full-bodied and chocolatey coffee bean available at Colour Brown?
The most full-bodied options in Colour Brown's current collection are the Indonesia Sulawesi Toraja G1 Washed (Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel Finish) and Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1 Washed (Full Body, Dark Chocolate, Herbal Tea, Spicy Oak), both full city medium-dark roasts from HK$55. For espresso, Darko Choco Blend delivers a rich chocolate body at the same entry price.
What does anaerobic natural processing mean and which Colour Brown beans use it?
Anaerobic natural processing means the coffee cherries are fermented in sealed, oxygen-free tanks before drying, producing intensely fruity and complex flavour profiles. Colour Brown currently carries Colombia Las Delicious Catarra Anaerobic Natural (Yellow Peach, Passion Fruit, Carambola) and Colombia Sierra Nevada No Hay Como Dios Anaerobic Natural (Sweet Orange, Berries, Mulled Wine), both light medium roasts ideal for pour over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between single origin and espresso blend coffee beans?
Colour Brown's espresso blends like Royal Lilac and Darko Choco are crafted for consistency — delivering a balanced, caramel-forward shot every time, ideal for lattes and milk drinks. Single origin beans highlight the unique character of one farm or region, offering more complex and varied tasting notes such as floral, fruity, or winey profiles. Beginners are recommended to start with blends; adventurous drinkers should explore single origins.
Which Colour Brown coffee beans are best for pour over or hand brew?
Light to medium roast single origins are best suited for pour over and hand brew at Colour Brown. Top picks include Colombia Las Guaduales Java Washed (Apple, Citrus, Coffee Blossom), Grand Cru Burundi Auction Lot Bavyeyi Fully Washed (Pomegranate, Raspberry, Lime), and Panama Boquete Belina Geisha Washed (Jasmine, Green Tea, Pomelo). All are roasted to a light medium level that preserves clarity and brightness in the cup.
Which coffee beans at Colour Brown are best for beginners?
Beginners should start with Colour Brown's medium-dark espresso blends — Royal Lilac and Darko Choco — both priced from HK$58 and delivering a smooth, chocolatey, low-acid flavour that is forgiving across most brewing methods. For those curious about single origins, the Indonesia Sulawesi Toraja G1 (Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel) at HK$55 is an approachable full-body option with no sharp acidity.
What is the most full-bodied and chocolatey coffee bean available at Colour Brown?
The most full-bodied options in Colour Brown's current collection are the Indonesia Sulawesi Toraja G1 Washed (Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel Finish) and Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1 Washed (Full Body, Dark Chocolate, Herbal Tea, Spicy Oak), both full city medium-dark roasts from HK$55. For espresso, Darko Choco Blend delivers a rich chocolate body at the same entry price.
What does anaerobic natural processing mean and which Colour Brown beans use it?
Anaerobic natural processing means the coffee cherries are fermented in sealed, oxygen-free tanks before drying, producing intensely fruity and complex flavour profiles. Colour Brown currently carries Colombia Las Delicious Catarra Anaerobic Natural (Yellow Peach, Passion Fruit, Carambola) and Colombia Sierra Nevada No Hay Como Dios Anaerobic Natural (Sweet Orange, Berries, Mulled Wine), both light medium roasts ideal for pour over.
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Sold outHonduras Sherry Low - Temperature Fermentation Masaguara Coffee Beanfrom $135.00Roasting Level: City Roast (Medium)Tasting Note: Whisky . Honey . Muskmelon . Malt . Chocolaty . Mellow -
Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1 - Washed Coffee Beanfrom $55.00Roasting Level: Full City Roast (Medium Dark)Tasting Note: Full Body . Charcoal Malt . Dark Chocolate . Herbal Tea . Spicy Oak -
Panama Finca Santamaria x TNT . Geisha Jungle Naturalfrom $178.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Citrus . Floral Honey . High Sweetness . Long Aftertaste -
Panama Ninety Plus 90+ Gesha Estates . Gesha Thermolic™️from $158.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Plum . Red Wine . Passionfruit . Cocoa -
Colombia Granja Paraíso 92 . Geisha Washed | Estate Reservefrom $158.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Blackcurrant . Strawberry . Timut Peppercorns . Complex -
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Panama Ninety Plus Yellow Gesha - Criolic Foliofrom $158.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Lavender. Rum. Golden Kiwi. Honeydew -
Panama Boquete Finca Augustus Estate Geisha - Hybrid Natural Coffee Beanfrom $188.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Jasmine . Bergamot . Pluots . Sweetness -
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Ethiopia Gesha Village Microlots #021 Honey Coffee Beanfrom $188.00Tasting Note: Yellow Plums . Coffee Blossom . Citrus . Darjeeling . Silky -
Ethiopia Gesha Village 1931 Auction Lot Innovators Reserve No.5 Coffee Bean - Mossto Anaerobic Naturalfrom $240.00Roasting Level: Light Medium RoastTasting Note: Bergamot . Citrus . Passion Fruit . Floral . Hibiscus . Honey . Black Tea Aftertaste -
Guatemala Finca SAN JOSÉ OCAÑA Estate Auction Lot Golden Honey Coffee Beanfrom $128.00Roasting Level: CITY ROASTTasting Note: Ripe Raspberry Fruit . Brown Sugar . Juicy . Sweet & Well Balanced . Green Tea Aftertaste -
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China Yunnan - Washedfrom $75.00Roasting Level: City Roast (Medium)Tasting Note: Tea-Flavour . Chocolaty & Nutty
How to Find Your Perfect Roast
Colour Brown's coffee bean collection spans over 30 single-origin and blended options, roasted twice a week at their Hong Kong roastery and available from HK$55. Washed process beans like Kenya AA Kiambu and Colombia Las Guaduales Java deliver clean, bright acidity ideal for pour over and hand brew. Anaerobic Natural processed beans like Colombia Las Delicious Catarra offer intense fruity complexity — Yellow Peach, Passion Fruit, and Hibiscus — suited for adventurous brewers. For espresso and milk drinks, their House Blends Royal Lilac and Darko Choco start from HK$58 and are crafted for consistent caramel-forward shots. Rare auction lots including Ethiopia Gesha Village microlots and Panama Boquete Belina Geisha are also available seasonally for pour over enthusiasts seeking world-class single origins in Hong Kong.
| Coffee | Colombia Las Guaduales Java - Washed Coffee Bean | Papua New Guinea Sigri Estate - Washed Coffee Bean |
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| Roast Level | Light Medium Roast | Full City (Medium Dark) |
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| Best For | Moka Pot . Drip Coffee Machine . Siphon . French Press | Pour Over . Moka Pot . Drip Coffee Machine . Siphon . French Press . Espresso |
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