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 Driftaway Coffee
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 Brooklyn, New York, United States · Roasting since 2014

Driftaway Coffee is a BIPOC woman-led, immigrant-owned small-batch specialty coffee roastery based in Brooklyn, NY, founded by Anu Menon and Suyog Mody. They are known for their personalized subscription model, radical pricing transparency, and sourcing from smallholder farmers — prioritizing women- and minority-owned farms. Named Roast Magazine's 2026 Macro Roaster of the Year, they are committed to making specialty coffee accessible and fun for all through virtual tastings and educational programming.

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  Coffee 1 Cupping 1 Member 1 Last cupped Mar 13 

  The roaster 
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  Based in Brooklyn, New York, United States Since 2014 Website  [driftaway.coffee](https://driftaway.coffee)  Added Mar 2026 

 What members taste 4 
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 [butter](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/85) [cardamom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/48) [cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [pistachio](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/187) 

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 Coffees
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  Their coffees in the notebook, newest first.

###   [ Colombia Diego Bermudez Cardamom Cloud ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/122-colombia-diego-bermudez-cardamom-cloud)  

      Process Double Fermentation/Soaking      Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila     Elevation 1960m     Harvest 2025     Source Finca El Paraíso      

First noted

Mar 13, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 13, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ cardamom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/48 "cardamom") [ butter](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/85 "butter") [ pistachio](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/187 "pistachio")  

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###   [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia)  

  by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Kochere     Elevation 1850-2100m      Source Reko Washing Station      

First noted

Nov 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia)  

  by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic         Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)            

First noted

Nov 02, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 02, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade)  

  by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Kirinyaga     Elevation 1400-2000m        

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) 

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###   [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara)  

  by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Kirinyaga     Elevation 1600-1800m        

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 11, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) 

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###   [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28)  

  by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)          Source Volcán Azul      

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 31, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) 

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###   [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia)  

  by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe       Source Gotiti washing station      

First noted

Oct 23, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 23, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras)  

  by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras)         Harvest June 2026     Source El Itacayo      

First noted

Oct 20, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 20, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) 

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###   [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india)  

  by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine)

          Country   [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india)       Region Karnataka       Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India      

First noted

Oct 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) 

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###   [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon)  

  by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila       Source Jhoan Vergara      

First noted

Oct 13, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 13, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) 

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###   [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri)  

  by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)       Region Coto Brus       Source Doña Isa      

First noted

Oct 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) 

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###   [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural)  

  by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Mt. Elgon     Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm     Harvest 2026     Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru      

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) 

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###   [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)  

  by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee)

          Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Oromia         

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)
