{"title":"Best First Coffee","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eNew to Dueling Rabbits Coffee? Start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThis collection features some of our most approachable and well-balanced single-origin coffees perfect for experiencing what makes our small-batch roasting and rare sourcing unique without feeling overwhelmed by choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eEach coffee is roasted fresh in-house in Wilmington, Delaware and selected for clarity, balance, and everyday drinkability, whether you brew pour-over, Aeropress, or espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eA great introduction to rare, thoughtfully sourced coffee, one cup at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"papua-new-guinea-simbu-highlands","title":"Papua New Guinea - Simbu Highlands","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eSUGGESTED BREW METHODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour Over | AeroPress | French Press | Espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eORIGIN HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eCoffee arrived in Papua New Guinea during the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until the 1950s that Arabica cultivation began to thrive throughout the country’s fertile highlands. Over time, coffee became deeply tied to rural life and local economies, with most production still carried out by smallholder farmers cultivating small plots using traditional methods passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eThe country’s volcanic soil, high elevations, heavy rainfall, and isolated mountain valleys create ideal conditions for producing dense, complex coffees with strong regional character. Today, Papua New Guinea remains one of the most distinctive coffee origins in the Pacific, known for coffees that balance vibrant fruit character with earthy sweetness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eFARM PROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThis washed lot was produced by smallholder farmers throughout Simbu Province, one of Papua New Guinea’s most respected coffee-growing regions located in the heart of the highlands. Cherries are carefully handpicked, fermented, washed, and dried on raised beds to preserve clarity and sweetness in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eThe combination of high elevation, cool mountain temperatures, and traditional processing methods produces a coffee that feels both expressive and approachable, highlighting the unique growing environment of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eCUP PROFILE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eExpect a smooth and balanced cup with notes of ripe plum, buttery toffee sweetness, and soft cocoa undertones. The body is rounded and syrupy with gentle fruit acidity and a clean finish that makes for an easy yet deeply satisfying everyday coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum, Toffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simbu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,600 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1813\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50038186017125,"sku":"DR-CPGS8","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3520\/0357\/files\/PNG_Tester_Front_690855d8-c311-4a37-9922-faac817ec79c.png?v=1782513562"},{"product_id":"el-salvador-finca-san-jose","title":"El Salvador - Finca San Jose","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eSUGGESTED BREW METHODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour Over | AeroPress | French Press | Espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eORIGIN HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eCoffee became deeply rooted in El Salvador during the mid-1800s, eventually shaping both the country’s economy and cultural identity. By the early 20th century, El Salvador had earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading coffee exporters, known for producing balanced, approachable coffees grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil. Despite periods of economic and environmental challenge, coffee remains central to the country’s landscape and agricultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eFARM PROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThis lot from Finca San José was sourced through Escondido Coffee and reflects a focus on consistency, careful cultivation, and quality-driven processing. Using a semi-washed method, the coffee develops a smooth, rounded profile that highlights sweetness and body while maintaining clarity in the cup. The result is a comforting, approachable coffee that still carries the structure and character expected from specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eCUP PROFILE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eExpect a smooth, medium-bodied cup with comforting notes of milk chocolate, caramel, and subtle brown sugar sweetness. The profile is balanced and approachable, offering gentle acidity, a creamy texture, and a clean finish that makes it equally suited for espresso or brewed coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, Caramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon, Marsellesa, San Pacho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concepción de Ataco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,400–1,600 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"20.00","offer_id":50227702006117,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3520\/0357\/files\/El_Salvador_Tester_Front_e6bf052f-52b0-48f4-85c4-0c1b0d984f5a.png?v=1782512708"},{"product_id":"flores-bajawa","title":"Flores - Bajawa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eSUGGESTED BREW METHODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour Over | AeroPress | French Press | Espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eORIGIN HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eFlores has quietly built a reputation for producing some of Indonesia’s most distinctive coffees, though it often remains overshadowed by regions like Sumatra and Java. Coffee arrived on the island during Dutch colonial expansion in the 19th century, where Flores’ volcanic soil, dense forests, and high elevations proved ideal for cultivation. Today, much of the region’s coffee is still grown by smallholder farmers using traditional farming and processing methods passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eFARM PROCESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThis lot comes from the Turelelo mill, where cherries are gathered from nearby smallholder farmers and processed using Indonesia’s traditional wet hulled method, known locally as \u003cem data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"813\"\u003egiling basah\u003c\/em\u003e. The process gives the coffee its signature heavy body and deep, rustic character that Indonesian coffees are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eCUP PROFILE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eIn the cup, expect bold notes of tobacco, pine, dark cocoa, and cedar layered with bittersweet sweetness reminiscent of sorghum syrup and brown sugar. The body is rich and coating, finishing with lingering cocoa, warm spice, and earthy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco, Sorghum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turelelo Mill (Smallholder Farmers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet Hulled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typica, S795\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bajawa, Soa District, Ngada Regency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,400–1,500 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1433\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50237591716197,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/3520\/0357\/files\/Flores_Front.png?v=1782512830"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.duelingrabbits.com\/collections\/best-first-coffee.oembed","provider":"Dueling Rabbits Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}