Brewed Moments
Do not feed alligators
Nick Sant Foster has sourced coffee in the highlands of Costa Rica, debated extraction ratios at dawn, and still made it to a board meeting by nine. He works in the world of international banking in New York City — but his real currency has always been a perfectly pulled cup. Some men collect art. Some collect cars. Nick collects origins, stories, and the kind of mornings that make the rest of the day worth it. This is his other world. Welcome to it.
He does not own a pod machine. He never will.
He can identify a Yirgacheffe by aroma alone. He considers this a basic life skill.
He has closed deals worth millions and brewed cups worth far more — to him, anyway.
Nick’s Top 10
Hand-Brewed. Origin-Forward. No shortcuts.
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Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Blueberry, Jasmine, Citrus
The one that started it all. Bright, floral, and complex – this is what coffee tastes like when nothing gets in the way.
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Kenya AA
Blackcurrant, Tomato, Wine
Bold and unapologetic. Kenya AA has a savory edge that surprises you – and then you can’t stop thinking about it.
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Costa Rica Tarrazú
Honey, Stone Fruit, Clean finish
Made it to the source on this one. Tarrazú grows at altitude and it shows – sweet, balanced, and unforgettable straight from the farm.
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Panama Geisha Yirgacheffe
Peach, Rose, Tea-like
The most elegant cup in the world, and it knows it. Light-bodied and floral – more like a fine tea than anything else.
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Sumatra Mandheling
Dark chocolate, Cedar, Earthy
Full-bodied, low-acid, and deeply complex. Sumatra is the opposite of delicate – it’s the cup you want on a cold morning when you mean business.
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Guatemala Antigua
Cocoa, Brown Sugar, Spice
Grown in volcanic soil at high altitude. Antigua delivers a rich, medium-bodied cup with just enough sweetness to make you put the phone down.
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Honduras Marcala
Caramel, Walnut, Mild fruit
Often overlooked, never forgotten. Honduras punches well above its weight – smooth, nutty, and incredibly approachable without being boring.
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Papua New Guinea
Tropical fruit, Brown sugar, Earthy
Wild and a little unpredictable – just like the place ut comes from. PNG coffees have a fruit-forward sweetness on top of a deep, earthy base.
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Vietnam Robusta
Dark roast, Bitter
chocolate, Bold
Strong, dense, and completely unapologetic. Vietnamese Robusta isn’t for everyone – but over ice, there’s nothing quite like it.
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Brazil Sul de Minas
Hazelnut, Milk chocolate,
Low acid
The everyday hero. Brazil is hat you reach for when you just want a perfect, no drama cup – smooth, consistent, and deeply satisfying every time.
