
Coffee of the Month (16 oz)
What We're Crushin' On
We get it, choosing coffee can be hard! So, let us do the work for you. We are bringing in a "surprise" offering each month to spice things up a bit.
You can set this up for "subscription" and get a new coffee to try each month or order a single month at a time if something catches your eye! Add it to your favorite coffee subscription to make the month absolutely slam.
March Coffee of the Month
Kenya Nguvu AA
Nguvu is a blend of coffees from smallholder cooperatives in the Murang’a district, in Kenya’s Central Province. Our Nguvu comes from Ruthaka Kamuchuni, Ruthaka Mukui, Mwirua Riakiania, Mwirua Kiambwe (the first part of the name is the cooperative and the second part is the factory, or mill).
Murang’a is considered the traditional home of the Kikuyu tribe, which currently makes up 22 percent of Kenya’s population. The area’s beautiful red, loamy soil and startlingly high altitudes contribute to a juicy, berry-forward cup. These coffees are typically grown between 1,350 and 1,800 masl. Very high-quality coffees often derive from small co-ops and may be auctioned as separate lots.
All of Kenya’s coffees are graded primarily by screen size (a measure of the size of the bean, with larger being more prized) immediately after milling. The coffees then proceed to the weekly auction at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.
AA is the top grade based on screening. After grading, the quality distinction “Top” or “Plus” indicates that a minimal number of small defects were allowed, as long as they have no effect on the cup.
Cupping notes: Orange, cherry, lemonade; creamy body, winey acidity.
Roasted With Care
Zero automation means we never step away from your coffee. We roast in small batches with special care given to each step of the process. Our work is guided by sounds, color and aroma.
Custom Blends
We work with a variety of clients to provide the perfect coffees for their employees or customers. We can up your coffee game!
Carefully Sourced
From Honduras to Ethiopia to Indonesia, our coffee is carefully sourced from all around the world. We work directly with family farms when we can to maximize quality and impact.
Progress Coffee Roasting
Two Decades of Coffee in Austin
Progress started as a cafe in east Austin twenty years ago, long before mid- or high-rises dotted the sky. We started roasting coffee as a way to control the quality of our offerings. We've since moved on from that space but continue to apply the same high standards to the coffee we roast.
— OG Austin since '04 —