Resonance
Resonance
Chocolate · Smokey · Medium Roast
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Resonance
Like a seasoned jazz ensemble.
About This Coffee
Deep. Velvety. Remarkably composed.
Resonance is not the Sumatran coffee you may be expecting.
Grown by an award-winning farm in Sumatra and meticulously processed, this single-origin coffee combines the depth and body associated with Sumatran coffee with remarkable clarity. Washed processing at the farm produces an exceptionally clean coffee, allowing its individual flavors to remain distinct and precise.
Its defining tobacco note isn’t harsh or burnt. It’s a warm, aromatic smokiness that reveals itself on the exhale. A subtle hint of grapefruit brings just enough brightness to lift the cup without becoming overtly citrusy.
Like a seasoned jazz ensemble, no single note needs to dominate. Depth, smokiness, brightness, sweetness, and body each have their place—distinct, yet beautifully in sync.
Among our single origins, Resonance is our most balanced expression: complex, composed, and remarkably versatile.
Single-Origin Sumatran Coffee · Award-Winning Farm
Brew Resonance at its best
FRENCH PRESS
★★★★★
Our favorite
Full, rounded, and expressive while remaining exceptionally clean. French press brings forward Resonance's body and warm tobacco character, with a subtle grapefruit note providing just enough lift.
DRIP
★★★★★
Crisp, smooth, and remarkably clean. Drip showcases Resonance's balance especially well, revealing depth and aromatic smokiness without sacrificing clarity.
POUR-OVER
★★★★★
Precise and articulate. Pour-over brings Resonance's exceptional clarity forward, allowing its warm tobacco character and subtle grapefruit note to emerge distinctly.
ESPRESSO
★★★★★
Concentrated and beautifully structured. The tobacco note becomes deeper and more aromatic, while a hint of grapefruit brings brightness and definition to the finish.
Start here:
18 g coffee → 36 g espresso
Aim for roughly 25–30 seconds.
Adjust your grind finer if the shot runs too quickly, or coarser if it runs too slowly.
What makes Resonance taste this way?
SINGLE ORIGIN
One distinct growing region
SUMATRA
Indonesia
AWARD-WINNING FARM
Recognized for exceptional coffee
METICULOUSLY PROCESSED
Washed, for exceptional clarity
MEDIUM ROAST
Depth without sacrificing precision
TOBACCO
Warm & aromatic
GRAPEFRUIT
A subtle lift
Not the Sumatra you may expect.
Sumatran coffees are often known for deep body, earthy character, and rustic intensity. Resonance shows another side of the island.
Meticulous processing at the farm produces an exceptionally clean coffee, allowing its individual flavors to remain distinct and precise. We preserve that clarity through roasting, developing enough depth to reveal Resonance's warmth and body without obscuring the character underneath.
The result is something unusual: the depth of a Sumatran coffee with the crispness and clarity you might expect from a much lighter cup.
The tobacco note appears as an aromatic smokiness, most noticeable on the exhale. Grapefruit sits quietly in the background, bringing a subtle brightness rather than an overt citrus flavor.
Deep without becoming heavy. Smoky without bitterness. Bright without becoming sharp.
Everything has its place.
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Like a seasoned jazz ensemble.
The beauty of Resonance isn't one extraordinary note. It's how everything plays together.
There's depth and warmth, followed by an aromatic smokiness that lingers on the exhale. A quiet grapefruit note cuts through just enough to give the cup movement and lift.
Change the brewing method and a different part of the composition steps forward. French press emphasizes body and warmth. Pour-over and drip reveal its remarkable clarity. Espresso concentrates everything into a richer, more powerful expression.
Yet nothing gets lost.
Like musicians who know when to step forward and when to leave space for one another, each element remains distinct while contributing to something greater.
That balance is what makes Resonance special.
Resonance. Like a seasoned jazz ensemble.
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What impressed me most is how balanced this coffee is. You get the deep chocolate foundation, a subtle brightness, and a clean finish that lingers without bitterness. It’s obvious a lot of care went into sourcing and roasting these beans. Outstanding coffee. Great as a cold brew as well.
Back to coffee after 20 years — no regrets
I stopped drinking coffee a long time ago and didn't miss it much. Then I tried Resonance, and now I make it most mornings.
I enjoy it most using Segara's Japanese Iced Coffee method: hot-brewed over ice, which keeps the flavor bright and clean without any bitterness. It's smooth, slightly sweet, and genuinely good black, no milk or sugar needed. The chocolate notes are real but not heavy, and there's a subtle brightness that delights the taste buds.
If you've been out of the coffee game or find most coffee too harsh, this is a good one to try, especially with the iced brew method.
Wow, it's so interesting. The smoky exhale is so unexpected!
I was not sure what tobacco meant and worried it would taste burnt, but it's really nice and mildly smoky.
Super interesting combination of flavors.
This was one has a beautiful body.
My goto!
I can really taste the grapefruit, it complements the chocolate well.
Love the handwritten notes in my subscription.
I was worried about the grapefruit, but it's not overpowering. This is a really nice cup as pourover.
I taste mostly the chocolate.
I love the smokiness of this coffee. It's so unique. Reminds me of mezcal.
I make my espresso on my Breville with this every day now and add steamed milk to it. It comes out really well.
Makes excellent cold brew.
I make this in my french press every morning. It just hits the spots.
Resonance is my favorite.
Always smooth.
I met Esther at Berkeley Ironworks when she was there sharing her coffee, and I really enjoyed talking with her. Her story - Berkeley connection and Indonesian roots resonated with me, and I felt an affinity for what she’s creating. She was so kind, easy to talk to, and I appreciated how genuinely she answered our questions.
I bought a bag of Resonance as a gift for a friend-loved the unique coffee names, they made the gift even more thoughtful!
Happy I happened to meet her and discover what she’s built.
Hi Kelsey, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled that Resonance resonated with you and that you enjoyed the story behind it. We appreciate your support and kind words. Hope your friend loves the gift!
Love me a good Sumatran.
This is quality!
Love it as a drip with a bit of milk.
Good hot and cold.
Great choice for a daily brew!
I wasn't expecting this at all.
Delicious!
Cold brew with Resonance is outstanding.
This might be my new favorite pour-over coffee.
Every cup gets better.
Fantastic as pour-over.
I can drink this all day.
I've never tasted tobacco notes in coffee before.
This makes an amazing V60.
The finish is incredible.
I can really taste the grapefruit.