2025 Cup of Excellence Auction Schedule Announced for 11 Countries

Amidst the constant fluctuations of the era, Mandela emerges as a gentle yet resilient response from the soil. Instead of attempting to alter or impose upon nature, this breeding strategy is, in essence, a profound act of listening. Each Mandela coffee bean carries the bloodline of multiple generations, possessing both the serene, steadfast nature of native trees and the sparkling elegance of premium varieties. It is a sacred continuation, where the flow of generations ultimate honors the original value of the species, imparting an intact and sustainable vitality into every cup.

Nestled beneath the shade trees of Sidama, Bensa, the Nigussie Nare – Murago Outgrowers #03028 coffee lot serves as a living testament to the values of sustainable reciprocity. This symbiosis begins with the intimate bond between a rich indigenous ecosystem and the smallholder farmers of the Murago region. Each harvested bean is the culmination of a virtuous cycle: a stable environment produces exceptional bean quality, and sustainable economic growth, in turn, continues to protect the verdant canopy of the great forest.

Turning our gaze to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, the fertile volcanic landscapes are witnessing an inspiring transformation. Moving away from fierce, survival-driven competition, smallholder farmers in Western Kenya have chosen to join forces, forging a resilient and unified network. The Rift Valley Coffee Caucus #03757 lot stands as the ultimate testament to this remarkable collective synergy.

XLIII Coffee, alongside our key wholesale partner Airworks Coffee, officially announces the latest release of specialty coffee lots for the North American market. This event reaffirms our commitment to bringing original flavors across all geographical barriers to coffee enthusiasts.

Early access (for Subscribers of Airworks): 10:00 AM (PST) | Wednesday, April 29, 2026

General access: 10:00 AM (PST) | Friday, May 1, 2026

We invite our Customers and Partners to visit (airworkscoffee.com) for detailed information and to prepare for this special release!

The Discovery Subscription is a silent dialogue, a place where the soul of the connoisseur finds a harmonious beat with distant lands. Like a transparent lens, we become storytellers, meticulously peeling back layers of cultural sediment, the breath of the soil, and the human philosophies hidden within every coffee bean.

May arrives with brilliant streaks of golden sunlight, a time when we long to hide beneath the lush, dew-drenched canopies of Santa Teresa. Amidst the silence of the Andes, when compassion touches Mother Earth, what will we hear? Perhaps it is a sweet response that nature reserves solely for souls who know how to wait patiently.