Missing Bean Coffee Roasters unveils trio of ethically sourced spring coffees from Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Peru

Oxfordshire-based independent coffee specialists Missing Bean Coffee Roasters have introduced three new single-origin coffees for this spring, sourced from Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Peru. The releases, which are available now through the company’s online shop, in-store at its Oxfordshire cafés and bakery, and via subscription, reflect the roaster’s ongoing focus on ethical sourcing and direct trade relationships with farmers across three continents.

Founded as Oxford’s first independent speciality coffee shop on Turl Street, Missing Bean has expanded considerably since its early days. The company launched its online shop in 2019 and has since opened multiple sites across Oxfordshire, including locations in Abingdon, Banbury, Botley, Woodstock, and Charlbury, alongside its own bakery, which opened in 2023. The Charlbury site, the most recent addition, opened in 2025.

Rwanda – Ruronzi 

The Rwandan offering comes from the Ruronzi farm, an operation that is only three years old. Despite its relatively brief history, the farm employs a meticulous production process. The finest cherries are hand-picked and sorted by flotation before undergoing fermentation for between two and five days. The beans are then sun-dried on raised beds for 30 to 45 days, with regular stirring to ensure even drying throughout the process. The resulting coffee carries notes of orange blossom, pineapple, and lime, and is recommended for brewing via V60, filter, or cafetière. Price: £16.25, 250g

Ethiopia – Banko Gotiti

Sourced from the mountainous Banko Gotiti region of Ethiopia, this release offers a crisp, floral profile with notes of lime and apricot. It is best suited to V60, filter, or cafetière preparation. Price: £14.90, 250g

Peru – Chilchos Valley 

The Peruvian release carries particular significance for Missing Bean. The coffee originates from a remote cloud forest valley accessible only via a 12-hour trek from the nearest road, and marks 13 years of direct trade between the company and its farming partners in the region. The connection to Chilchos Valley is central to Missing Bean’s own history; the roastery was founded in 2009 by Ori Halup and Vicky Troth, and it was a trip Halup made to the valley – and the relationship he subsequently formed with local farmer Guillermo – that led the business to begin roasting its own coffee. This year’s Chilchos Valley release delivers notes of blackberry, sultana, and dark chocolate, and is recommended for espresso, stovetop, or cafetière brewing. Price: £10.50, 250g

The three new spring coffees join Missing Bean’s existing range of ethically sourced products, which includes its popular house blends The Original and The Remake. The company’s direct trade model is designed to ensure farmers receive fair payment for their produce.

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All three new releases are available as one-off purchases or as part of a subscription service via the Missing Bean website here, as well as in person at its coffee shops and bakery across Oxfordshire.