The roasters writing the coffee scene in Durham: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Durham. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Little Waves is Durham's most visible specialty roaster, powering the three Cocoa Cinnamon cafes. Direct-trade sourcing runs through Colombia and Ethiopia.
BeansColombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Durham's original specialty roaster since 1994, Joe Van Gogh runs three Durham cafes with the same direct-trade espresso and single-origin filter programme.
BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Peru, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Counter Culture Coffee, one of the most influential US specialty roasters, is headquartered in Durham. Public cuppings at Mallard Ave run Friday mornings.
BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Rwanda, Mexico, Multiple origins
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Training centre
Omie's roasts its own beans in an on-site roastery and serves a short programme of direct-sourced coffees. Whole bean bags are sold at the N Roxboro counter.
BeansColombia, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
A Triangle-area roaster from south Durham since 2002, Bean Traders is among the longer-running specialty roasters in NC. The HW 54 cafe opens at 06:00 daily.
BeansEthiopia, Guatemala, Colombia, Indonesia
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
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Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.
Private tour · 7 hours
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...
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Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.