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Far East Coffee

Name: Far East Coffee
Address: Shed 6/67 Awapuni Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand, Gisborne, NZ
Telephone: 021 917 439
Location: Far East Coffee
Rating: 4.9

4.9(172 reviews on Google)

Far East Coffee Co sits in the world's most eastern city in Gisborne New Zealand. Established around 2014 by Jo Pepuere and Steve King, they specialize in lovingly created, small-batch roasted coffee, emphasizing a philosophy of 'Live, Breathe, Coffee' and supporting the local economy

“If there was 6 stars this would be it. We have a Breville machine and have tried so many different coffee beans. We used to live in Gissy but still get this delivered to Tauranga it's so good! Thanks…” — Susan Gernhoefer · “Great hidden little gem, super delicious coffee, but not easy to find, cos there’re no signs out. Just the next entrance to the Gull Fuel station, enter to the right fence and drive the whole way…” — Carlos · “Great coffee! Hard to find down the back of what looks like an earth moving equipment yard. We asked why no signs? They like to be low key, using word of mouth marketing. Anyway - hunt it down, it's…” — Paul & Caitriona Hutchinson

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Their Story

Far East Coffee Co sits in the world's most eastern city in Gisborne New Zealand. This region, known locally as Tairawhiti (the coast where the sun shines), is a remote little slice of paradise where the days are long, the pace is slow, the beaches are deserted - and the coffee is good! There is…

What They Make

Coffee Blends (e.g., Easy Blend)
Single Origin Coffees (e.g., Blanca from Nicaragua, Guji from Ethiopia)
Organic Decaf Coffee (Swiss-water process)
Coffee for home use (espresso and filter brewing methods)
Brew gear and coffee accessories
Hakanoa Handmade Syrups
Espresso and filter drinks (served at physical locations)
Light food items (e.g., almond croissants, toasties, sandwiches served at physical locations)

More from Far East Coffee

Roastery cafeCoffee cart (Gisborne Farmers Market)Wholesale supply to local cafes and businessesCafe food (toasties, sandwiches)

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

Shed 6/67 Awapuni Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand

Online

Online ordering with nationwide courier delivery ($7 standard, $10 rural for up to 1kg). Free local delivery in central Gisborne, Tamarau, Wainui, and Makorori on Wednesdays (orders close 5 pm Monday). In-person purchase available at The Roastery Cafe (Shed 6/67 Awapuni Road, Gisborne), Mr. Clifton's cafe (126 Grey Street, Gisborne), and their coffee cart at the Gisborne Farmers Market (Stout Street Entrance, Saturdays). Also available through various wholesale stockists.