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Instant Coffee - Lilac Dream

Roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Instant coffee collaboration from Gedeb, Ethiopia with Hasty Coffee.

Instant Coffee - Lilac Dream — Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Image: courtesy of Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

From the roaster

As a great counterpoint to our Smooth Operator, we're excited to offer Lilac Dream as an instant coffee. This specific Lilac Dream is from Gedeb in Southern Ethiopia.

This is again a collab with Hasty Coffee (@hastycoffeecompany). Hasty Coffee was founded by brother duo Ben & Josh McGaghey and, as it turns out, Ben is a P&S alumnus.

The reason we love Hasty is not just that they consistently top other instant makers in blind head-to-heads, but that they are ever committed to evolving their product quality, a bit like us 😄. This batch is revision 5 of their process, and it just keeps getting better.

Each box comes with 6 packets of coffee. We hope you love it!

IMPORTANT: For the best cup, we don't recommend using boiling water. Sounds crazy, but trust us. We suggest 175°F / 80°C for ideal results, but most temperatures work as long as it’s well below boiling. Just add hot-ish water and stir. Anywhere, any time.

Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Context

This instant coffee showcases Ethiopia's Gedeb region, a storied origin known for producing coffees with distinctive character. Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters has crafted this offering through Hasty Coffee, a producer working within one of Ethiopia's celebrated microclimates. Instant coffee formats offer convenience while preserving the flavor profile developed during roasting and processing. Natural-processed coffees from this region tend toward fruit-forward, floral expressions—characteristics that may inform the "Lilac Dream" nomenclature, though the specific sensory profile reflects this particular roaster's interpretation and production method. For detailed flavor exploration, consult the flavor wheel to identify and contextualize individual tasting notes.

Buy — $24.95 from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Instant Coffee - Lilac Dream grown?

Instant Coffee - Lilac Dream, roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

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