Nagare x ilse Coffee Cupping
Date: Friday, 12 September 2025Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PMNagare Bankside
We’re thrilled to welcome Ilse Coffee (Connecticut, USA) to Nagare for a very special evening of coffee tasting. Known for their dedication to clarity, precision, and seasonally fresh coffees, Ilse will be showcasing a stellar lineup of eight exquisite lots from some of the world’s most exciting producers.
This guided cupping session will take you through each coffee’s unique flavor profile, processing method, and origin story. Expect a lively table featuring delicate Geshas, expressive Ethiopian landraces, and complex Latin American varieties.
Alongside the cupping, we’ll also be brewing selected coffees on pour-over to highlight how these stunning beans perform in the cup.
✨ Participants will enjoy 15% off Ilse retail beans on the night.
Coffee Lineup
- Honduras – Fabio Caballero Jr. | COE Washed Gesha
- Colombia – Diana Quinayas | Washed Gesha
- Colombia – Yivier Quinayas | Washed Caturra
- Colombia – Esnaider & Augusto | Washed SL-28
- Ethiopia – Tagel Alemayahu | Washed Landrace
- Ethiopia – Shoondhisa | Natural Landrace
- Kenya – Chepnorio AA | Washed SL-28, SL-34
- Mexico – Agua Mariposa | Washed Field Blend
About Ilse Coffee
Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Grossmen and Lucas Smith, ilse Coffee is a roastery based in Connecticut, USA, with a philosophy rooted in elegance, balance, and transparency. With a meticulous approach to sourcing and roasting, ilse focuses on coffees that are expressive yet refined, allowing the terroir and processing to shine. Their work highlights not only exceptional coffee but also the producers behind each harvest.
This is a rare chance to taste a diverse range of Ilse’s offerings side by side—don’t miss out!
