Wake Up Slow: Our New Cold Brewer Meets Manos de Mujer
Our newest single origin is grown by 182 women in the Guatemalan highlands, and it was made for cold brew.
There's a certain kind of Carmel morning. Fog still draped over the water, waves doing their thing somewhere out of sight, no reason on earth to hurry. That's a cold brew morning. No steam, no kettle, no rush. Just smooth, slow-steeped coffee waiting in the fridge while you find your sweater and your sense of calm.
This season, two new arrivals make those mornings even better: our limited-edition single origin, Asobagri Manos de Mujer, and the Ovalware Cold Brew Maker that lets it stretch out and shine.
Meet Asobagri Manos de Mujer
"Manos de Mujer" means "Hands of Women," and the name is the whole story. This Fair Trade Organic community lot comes from Santa Cruz Barillas, a remote, rugged stretch of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. It's high country, grown between roughly 1,400 and 1,650 meters, so far off the beaten path that getting the beans out is one of coffee's longer journeys.
It's cultivated start to finish by 182 women of the ASOBAGRI cooperative, a 1,400-member collective spanning 80 communities with a real commitment to gender equality. These growers run their own program: composting coffee pulp into organic fertilizer, reinvesting in chicken farms, avocado groves, and a community café, and turning a single harvest into something that lifts an entire village. Great coffee and a better future, grown in the same soil.
And the cup? Bright, floral, and just a little flirtatious. Expect ripe apricot, a forkful of key lime pie, a twist of orange zest, and a faint dusting of nutmeg, all carried on a soft, almost milky texture. It's clean, it's intense, and at a medium roast, it has serious personality.
Why it's made for cold brew
A coffee this bright was practically made to be cold brewed. Steeping it in cold water, low and slow, coaxes out every bit of fruit and floral while leaving harshness and acidity at the door. Those apricot and citrus notes go rounder and sweeter, the texture turns silky, and the whole thing drinks impossibly smooth. Manos de Mujer over ice tastes like an afternoon in the sun, even when the marine layer refuses to budge.
Meet the Cold Brew Maker
Say hello to our new Ovalware Cold Brew Maker: one liter of glass, stainless steel, and refreshingly little fuss. The laser-cut mesh filter does all the work (no paper filters, not ever), the airtight lid keeps each batch fridge-fresh for days, and the whole thing is handsome enough to earn its spot on the counter. Beautiful, low-effort, and just a little indulgent, exactly the way a coastal ritual should be.
How to make cold brew, step by step
It could not be easier.
1. Grind coarse. Aim for a texture like coarse sea salt, which steeps clean and never bitter. No grinder at home? Choose the Coarse / French Press grind when you order, and we'll handle it for you.
2. Fill the filter. Measure 85g of Coffee and spoon into the stainless steel basket. Add a little more if you like it bold enough to pour over ice and dilute.
3. Add cold quality water. Slowly pour fresh, cold water over the grounds until every bit is saturated, then top off the carafe and give it a gentle stir.
4. Seal and chill. Lock on the airtight lid and slide it into the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the bolder it gets. The waiting is the hardest part.
5. Lift, pour, enjoy. Remove the filter, compost the grounds, and you're left with smooth, golden cold brew. Serve over plenty of ice, splash with water or milk to taste, and keep the rest sealed in the fridge, where it will stay lovely for up to two weeks.
That's it. One liter of bright, easygoing cold brew, made by your hands, from beans grown by theirs.
When it's gone, it's gone
One heads-up worth acting on: Manos de Mujer is a limited-edition lot, so when it's gone, it's gone. Grab a bag, pair it with the Ovalware Cold Brew Maker, and you've got the smoothest summer on the coast handled.
P.S.
Manos de Mujer is not your only ticket to a great glass of cold brew. Our Peru and Mexico Chiapas were practically built for it too. The Peru comes from the JUMARP cooperative in the cloud forests of Amazonas in northern Peru, a certified organic, Fair Trade group of smallholder farmers that champions its women growers through a dedicated Mujeres program. It is smooth, chocolatey, and low in acid, which makes it dangerously easy to drink over ice. The Mexico Chiapas is mild and fresh, with fruity, nutty flavors and a whisper of clove and earthiness that turns rich and mellow after a slow steep. Both are certified organic, both are best sellers, and both will keep your fridge stocked all summer. Mix, match, and find your favorite.
