Race Service - Specialty Coffee Roaster | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) Race Service Race Service ============ Race Service is a cross-media creative agency and automotive culture hub based in Los Angeles, roasting coffee from a converted garage space that serves as a nexus for artists, drivers, and innovators united by a passion for car culture. They are known for their monthly "Rise & Shine" community events that bring together great cars, great people, and great coffee. Founded in 2018, Race Service blends specialty coffee with brand strategy, content production, and experiential activations for major automotive and lifestyle brands. Tasted by [ ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) ](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) [ ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) ](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Coffee Offerings ------------------ ### [ Rise & Shine Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/26-rise-shine-blend) Process Washed Species Arabica First noted Jun 14, 2025 Last tasted Jun 25, 2025 4 cuppings [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ raisin](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") Log In to Cup Log in to your account Enter your email and password to continue Email address Password Remember me Cancel Log in Need an account? [Sign up](https://unpacking.coffee/register?intended=https%3A%2F%2Funpacking.coffee%2Fcupping%2Fnew%3Froaster_id%3D230) 1 Coffee Offerings 4 Total Cuppings Added 1 year ago Roaster Details Website [ raceservice.la ](https://raceservice.la) Established 2018 Location City Los Angeles State/Province California Country United States Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. [ ### [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro First noted Sep 10, 2026 Last tasted Sep 10, 2026 1 cupping [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) [ ### [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Gedeb Elevation 2,300–2,400m Source Harmufo First noted Aug 26, 2026 Last tasted Aug 27, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) [ ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 24, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)