Christchurch, New Zealand — home of Switch Espresso

Roasting in Christchurch

Switch Espresso

Christchurch, New Zealand · 6 coffees

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Switch Espresso is a Christchurch roaster founded in 2009 with a focus on traceable single-origin lots and seasonal blends. Their Brazil Samba Reserve and Ethiopian washed releases anchor the lineup, and they operate the Switch Café and roastery in Sydenham. Switch is a regular fixture in NZ Aeropress and Brewers Cup competitions.

At a glance

6 Coffees
Christchurch Based in

Where the beans come from

What Switch Espresso sources

The origins on their shelf right now. Click through to see who else in the directory is pouring the same coffee-growing country.

Current lineup

What's on the shelf right now

Every coffee Switch Espresso is pouring this week, with origins, processing, and tasting notes.

BBIV

BBIV

18 NZD
  • stone fruit
  • brown sugar
Brazil Samba Reserve

Brazil Samba Reserve

21 NZD
Brazil natural
  • chocolate
Brighton Up

Brighton Up

18 NZD
  • hazelnut
Colombia Popayan Decaf

Colombia Popayan Decaf

21 NZD
Colombia Cauca, Popayan Reserve other
Switch Espresso Drip Bags

Switch Espresso Drip Bags

15 NZD
medium
  • hazelnut
  • chocolate
  • orange
  • toffee
ZAP

ZAP

18 NZD
  • chocolate
  • orange
  • toffee
  • caramel

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