Christchurch, New Zealand — home of Switch Espresso

Roasting in Christchurch

Switch Espresso

Christchurch, New Zealand · 6 coffees

Photo by Karissa Best on Unsplash

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

What a kilo costs here

€9.16 per kilo, the median across 5 of their bags. 75% below the New Zealand median of €36.63.

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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