Auckland, New Zealand — home of Rocket Coffee

Roasting in Auckland

Rocket Coffee

Auckland, New Zealand · 30 coffees

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Rocket Coffee Roasters was founded in Auckland in 2005 and has built a reputation for traceable single-origins and a tightly curated rotating lineup. Recent releases include Ethiopian Kurume natural lots from Idido (nectarine, black tea, rosehip). They run the Rocket Café & Espresso bar in Parnell and supply wholesale across Auckland.

At a glance

30 Coffees
Auckland Based in
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What a kilo costs here

€40.70 per kilo, the median across 7 of their bags. 11% above the New Zealand median of €36.63.

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Where the beans come from

What Rocket Coffee 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 Rocket Coffee is pouring this week, with origins, processing, and tasting notes.

Arturo Arango - Castillo [natural] espresso

Arturo Arango - Castillo [natural] espresso

28 NZD
natural
  • raspberry
  • passion fruit
Arturo Arango - Caturra [washed] filter roast

Arturo Arango - Caturra [washed] filter roast

28 NZD
washed
  • blackberry
Arturo Arango - Yellow Sudan Rume [natural] filter roast

Arturo Arango - Yellow Sudan Rume [natural] filter roast

50 NZD
natural
  • blackberry
  • blueberry
  • elderflower
  • lemon
DECAF - Colombia Popayán Espresso

DECAF - Colombia Popayán Espresso

20 NZD
Colombia Popayán washed
Daniel Kimani Ngumi - SL28 - SL34 - Ruiru 11 - Batian [washed] filter roast

Daniel Kimani Ngumi - SL28 - SL34 - Ruiru 11 - Batian [washed] filter roast

28 NZD
Kenya washed medium
  • apricot
  • orange
  • rhubarb
Don Claudio Project - Caturra - Catuai - Obata [natural] espresso

Don Claudio Project - Caturra - Catuai - Obata [natural] espresso

26 NZD
natural medium
  • mango
  • strawberry
  • apple
ESPRESSO BLEND

ESPRESSO BLEND

18 NZD
Ethiopia
ESPRESSO BLEND subscription

ESPRESSO BLEND subscription

213 NZD
ESPRESSO DULCE

ESPRESSO DULCE

18 NZD
Brazil medium_dark
  • milk chocolate
  • caramel
  • dark chocolate
  • brown sugar
Edwin Manchay Cruz- Geisha [E. F. washed] filter roast

Edwin Manchay Cruz- Geisha [E. F. washed] filter roast

45 NZD
washed medium
  • strawberry
  • plum
  • nectarine
Francisca y Oscar Chacón - H17 [anaerobic natural] filter roast

Francisca y Oscar Chacón - H17 [anaerobic natural] filter roast

40 NZD
anaerobic medium
Jorge Osorio - Tabi [washed anaerobic] filter roast

Jorge Osorio - Tabi [washed anaerobic] filter roast

32 NZD
washed
  • pineapple
July Jumbo - Sidra [washed double fermented] filter roast

July Jumbo - Sidra [washed double fermented] filter roast

42 NZD
washed
  • peach
  • raspberry
Karimikui Lot 784 - SL28 - SL34 - Ruiru 11 - Batian [washed] filter roast

Karimikui Lot 784 - SL28 - SL34 - Ruiru 11 - Batian [washed] filter roast

28 NZD
Kenya Karimikui washed medium
  • cherry
  • plum
Luz Helena - Caturra [natural] filter roast

Luz Helena - Caturra [natural] filter roast

28 NZD
natural
  • plum
Masha Kayanza - Red Bourbon [honey] filter roast

Masha Kayanza - Red Bourbon [honey] filter roast

26 NZD
honey medium
  • cherry
  • orange
Mr. Berhanu Kurse - Ethiopia Landrace [natural]

Mr. Berhanu Kurse - Ethiopia Landrace [natural]

28 NZD
Ethiopia natural
  • peach
  • blueberry
  • jasmine
Mr. Berhanu Kurse - Ethiopia Landrace [natural] espresso

Mr. Berhanu Kurse - Ethiopia Landrace [natural] espresso

28 NZD
Ethiopia natural medium
  • peach
  • blueberry
  • jasmine
Mr. Diki & Don Aman - P88 - Lini S795 [carbonic maceration]

Mr. Diki & Don Aman - P88 - Lini S795 [carbonic maceration]

30 NZD
anaerobic
  • peach
  • orange
  • pineapple
Mr. Diki & Don Aman - P88 - S795 [carbonic maceration] espresso

Mr. Diki & Don Aman - P88 - S795 [carbonic maceration] espresso

30 NZD
anaerobic
  • peach
  • orange
  • pineapple
Mr. Gobena Bendo - Ethiopia Landrace [washed]

Mr. Gobena Bendo - Ethiopia Landrace [washed]

28 NZD
Ethiopia washed
  • tangerine
  • nectarine
Mr. Gobena Bendo - Ethiopia Landrace [washed] espresso

Mr. Gobena Bendo - Ethiopia Landrace [washed] espresso

28 NZD
Ethiopia washed medium
  • tangerine
  • nectarine
Natanael Charis - Lini S795- Sigararutang - Catura - Ateng Super [carbonic maceration]

Natanael Charis - Lini S795- Sigararutang - Catura - Ateng Super [carbonic maceration]

44 NZD
wet_hulled
  • cherry
  • mango
  • raspberry
  • passion fruit
ORGANIC ESPRESSO

ORGANIC ESPRESSO

18 NZD
Peru
Paola y Carlos Trujillo - Aji [washed] filter roast

Paola y Carlos Trujillo - Aji [washed] filter roast

38 NZD
washed
  • blueberry
  • apple
Paola y Carlos Trujillo - Java [washed] filter roast

Paola y Carlos Trujillo - Java [washed] filter roast

36 NZD
washed
  • apricot
  • cardamom
ROCKET single origin espresso subscription

ROCKET single origin espresso subscription

72 NZD
ROCKET single origin filter subscription

ROCKET single origin filter subscription

84 NZD
Vincent Rukeribuga - Red Bourbon [anaerobic natural] filter roast

Vincent Rukeribuga - Red Bourbon [anaerobic natural] filter roast

30 NZD
anaerobic
  • blackberry
  • plum
Wilford Lamastus Snr. & Jnr. - Geisha lot 16 [ASD natural] filter roast

Wilford Lamastus Snr. & Jnr. - Geisha lot 16 [ASD natural] filter roast

45 NZD
anaerobic medium
  • strawberry
  • orange blossom
  • blackberry
  • bergamot

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