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Switch Coffee
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Their Story
Switch Espresso was founded in New Brighton, Christchurch, in 2006 by Hamish Evans. Hamish, who had a background in Adventure Education with a strong interest in sustainability, worked his way up through the Christchurch café scene before deciding to pursue his passion for coffee roasting. The…
What They Make
- Coffee Blends: ZAP, BBIV, Brighton Up, Rev, Valvet
- Single Origin Coffees: Colombia Tolima Planadas, Brazil Perano Verde, Ethiopia Edido, Sumatra Wahana-Sidikalang, Ethiopian - Sidama (rotating selection)
- Decaffeinated Coffee: Colombia Popayan Decaf
- Coffee Subscriptions: Rotating Blend Subscription
- Drip Bags: Zap, Brighton Up
- Tea: Hoity Toi-Tea (Earl Grey Blueflower, English Breakfast, Grandpa's Orchard, Lemon Green Tea)
- Consumables: Switch Chocolat, Cameo Syrups
- Brew Gear & Accessories: Coffee makers, grinders, barista accessories, coffee cups, shot glasses
- Merchandise
Awards & Recognition
- NZ Coffee Awards — Double Silver (Dolce certified organic coffee blend)(2014/15)
- Huhtamaki New Zealand Coffee Awards — Bronze (Ethiopian - Sidama coffee, Best Organic category)(2014)
- Australian International Coffee Awards — Bronze (Milano espresso blend)(2016)
- Award-winning cafe — Black Betty
More from Switch Coffee
Barista trainingCoffee machine servicing & maintenanceWholesale coffee supply (Café supply)Cafes: Black Betty (Madras Street, Christchurch), Bunsen (The Arts Centre, Christchurch), Industrie (roastery, Christchurch)
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
43 Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Nationwide shipping for online orders, subscription boxes (weekly, fortnightly, monthly), local pick-up from Christchurch roastery, hand-delivery to cafes in Christchurch (reusable buckets), available in their own cafes and various cafes throughout New Zealand.