Best Hatch Coffee: Gamma, Supernova & Single Origins
Choose Hatch coffee by the cup you want: Supernova offers approachable sweetness, Gamma combines chocolate with brighter aromatics, and Blackout brings more intensity. Seasonal lots then open up washed, natural, honey-process and Geisha coffees. This guide helps you choose by preference without treating an editorial selection as a sales ranking.
Compare Gamma, Supernova and Blackout
| Coffee | Notes and profile | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Supernova | Berries, praline, baker’s chocolate; medium | An adaptable Brazilian coffee for espresso, filter and milk |
| Gamma | Floral, citrus, caramel, dark chocolate; medium | Chocolate sweetness with a brighter aromatic lift |
| Blackout | Molasses, dark chocolate; full body | A bold espresso or fuller filter cup |
| El Vergel Condor Decaf | Plum, raisin, brown sugar; EA decaf | Decaf for filter or modern espresso |
Hatch’s official Supernova page describes a medium-roasted natural Brazilian coffee. Gamma currently combines a Guatemalan base with an Ethiopian component. Starlight is another core offering; explore the Hatch collection for current arrivals.
Espresso starting recipes
| Coffee | Coffee dose | Espresso yield | Temperature / time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supernova | 18 g | 34-36 g | 93 °C / 23-28 s |
| Gamma | 18 g | 35-37 g | 93 °C / 23-28 s |
These recipes come from the official pages linked above. They are starting points, not guaranteed settings for every machine. Adjust the grind for taste and yield; keep the dose stable while experimenting.
Single origins and seasonal lots
| Coffee | Notes and profile | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Gachatha AB | Red currant, red berries, cane sugar | Washed Kenyan coffee for filter or modern espresso |
| Bahire | Berries, plum, honey | Washed Burundi coffee for filter or modern espresso |
| Rumudamo | Floral, berries, nectarine | Natural Ethiopian coffee for filter or modern espresso |
| Finca La Hermosa | Pear, apple, walnut, toffee | Guatemalan coffee for filter or espresso |
| Gao’s Coffee Estate | Citrus, caramel, black tea, nougat | A honey-process filter coffee from China |
| La Golondrina Geisha | Honeysuckle, magnolia, peach, yuzu | Washed Colombian Geisha for filter |
| Santamaria Estate L58 | Apricot, grapefruit, rose, vanilla | Natural Panamanian Geisha for filter |
| Finca Deborah Umbra | Honeysuckle, strawberry jam, mango, maple syrup | Shade-dried natural Geisha for filter |
| Chevas Estate #0023 | Berries, mango, brown sugar | Dark-room-dried natural Geisha for filter |
| Arauz Geisha Lot #1212 | Floral, strawberry, blackberry jam, pear, maple syrup | A controlled-process Panamanian filter lot |
To explore without changing every variable, compare two coffees using the same method. Gachatha and Bahire offer two washed origins, while Rumudamo brings a natural-process direction. The Geisha lots have different producers and processes: choose the description that appeals to you rather than the variety name alone.
Bag size, brewing and availability
Bag sizes vary considerably between core coffees and small lots. Check weight before comparing prices, then confirm whether the listing recommends filter, modern espresso or both. El Vergel Condor is a decaf option; decaffeinated does not mean completely caffeine-free.
Selection checked October 25, 2026. Lots and stock change: check each listing for availability, bag size, roast date and dispatch information. Tasting notes describe a flavour profile unless the processing information explicitly identifies an infusion or added ingredient.
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