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Do Not Feed Alligators
West Village, New York, NY, USA
West Village coffee shop, bookshop and cocktail bar on Bleecker Street that sells its own precision-roasted DNFA coffees: the Solaris house blend (African coffees, built for espresso) plus competition-level lots such as Finca El Morito Gesha (“Event Horizon”) and El Diviso Pink Bourbon. Source: donotfeedalligators.com.
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Do Not Feed Alligators – West Village
337 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014Coffees
3 coffees
From Finca El Morito in Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala, this Gesha varietal is a refined expression of one of the most celebrated and elusive coffees in the world. Produced by José Roberto Monterroso Pineda, El Morito is known for exceptional, competition-level lots that highlight clarity, elegance, and careful processing. Gesha is a rare and highly prized varietal, originally traced to Ethiopia and later made famous in Central America for its extraordinary cup quality. Unlike more common coffee varieties, Gesha is often recognized for its delicate structure, perfumed aromatics, and remark Source: donotfeedalligators.com (roaster’s own copy).

At just 22, Nestor Lasso is helping rewrite the future of Colombian coffee from his family farm, El Diviso , in Pitalito. With curiosity as his compass, he’s embraced scientific fermentation techniques — and the results are extraordinary. This Pink Bourbon , grown at high altitudes and processed using thermic shock (a method involving dramatic temperature shifts to lock in aromatics), is both electric and refined. Expect vibrant red berry flavors, delicate orange blossom florals , and a whisper of spice. Each cup is a window into the controlled chaos of microbial precision, elevated by volcan Source: donotfeedalligators.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our Solaris blend is an energetic, vibrant coffee that brings the best of African beans straight to your cup. Carefully crafted using only high-quality African coffees, this medium roast is designed to highlight bright, fun flavors with a smooth and balanced finish. Perfect for espresso , but versatile enough for drip or pour-over , Solaris’s lively character shines through no matter how you brew it. And if you're a fan of cold brew, you'll be delighted by its refreshing, crisp profile that bursts with natural sweetness. Source: donotfeedalligators.com (roaster’s own copy).