Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Pink Bourbon
Quindío, Colombia · Washed with yeast inoculation
The coffee features notes of Earl Grey, raspberry, and sweet peppercorn with an elegant acidity and floral finish.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
New York City, California · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Coffee Project NY (California Locations)
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Coffee Project NY (California Locations)'s site Coffee Project NY is a specialty coffee retailer, roaster, and education hub that focuses on making specialty coffee accessible through its network of cafes and professional training programs. Founded in 2015, the company operates as an SCA-certified Premier Training Campus and provides comprehensive coffee education for both industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Ownership
Coffee Project NY is an independent, female-founded company established by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is highly regarded for its SCA-certified Premier Training Campus, which offers professional barista and Q Grader education, alongside its commitment to sustainability and high-quality specialty coffee.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes that its coffees are selected for quality and social impact, but it does not consistently publish a public list of specific farms or producers for its current offerings on its website.
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Coffee Project NY (California Locations)
These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 31, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
COE #1 Rubiel López
Huila, Colombia · Washed
This Cup of Excellence winning coffee offers a complex profile with bright acidity and deep sweetness.
Original roaster or listing sourceWoke Up in New York
Blend · Washed
A balanced house drip blend designed for daily drinking with notes of chocolate and toasted nuts.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia Smallholders Sugarcane Decaf
Colombia · Sugarcane Decaffeination
A smooth decaf coffee with notes of caramel and dried fruit.
Original roaster or listing sourceCrowd Pleaser
Blend · Washed
A versatile espresso blend featuring notes of dark chocolate and stone fruit.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Coffee Project NY (California Locations), as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-09-28 · Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Coffee Project New York opens on the Upper East Side Coffee Project New York has expanded its retail footprint with a new 700-square-foot location on the Upper East Side at 1219 1st Avenue. The new cafe features a dedicated pour-over bar and is managed by James D. Wang, a former student of the brand's own training academy.
2026-09-11 · QSR Magazine
Coffee Project New York Opens in NYC's Upper East Side Neighborhood Coffee Project New York continued its retail expansion with a new cafe on the Upper East Side. The company, founded in 2015, maintains a focus on direct sourcing from award-winning farms and operates an SCA-certified training campus.
2026-09-10 · Patch
Coffee Project Opening First Upper East Side Shop Coffee Project New York expanded its footprint by opening a new 700-square-foot location on the Upper East Side at 1219 First Ave. The shop features a dedicated pour-over bar and serves the brand's signature menu items, including its deconstructed latte.
2026-05-15 · Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
Coffee Project NY ranked #3 in NYS among World’s Best Coffee Shops Coffee Project NY was recognized by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, achieving a ranking of #3 in New York State. The recognition highlights the brand's role as an independent retailer, roaster, and education hub focused on sustainability and accessibility.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://coffeeprojectny.com
- https://coffeeprojectnyshop.square.site/shop-coffee
- https://coffeeprojectny.com/menu-pour-over/
- https://coffeeprojectny.com/
- https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/39311/coffee-project-ny-ranked-3-in-nys-among-worlds-best-coffee-shops
- https://coffeeprojectny.com/press/2024-breville-faces-kaleena-teoh
- https://coffeeprojectny.com/about/faq
- https://platform.tracxn.com/a/d/company/55f5068fe4b0606fc38e5615/coffee%20project%20new%20york
- https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/39311/coffee-project-ny-ranked-3-in-nys-among-
- https://whatnow.com/new-york/restaurant/coffee-project-new-york-opens-in-hells-k
- https://www.longislandcityqueens.com/make-it-lic-with-coffee-project-new-york
- https://joe.coffee/locations/ny/new-york/coffee-project-new-york-tribeca-new-yor
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand is well-documented as a New York-based entity with a robust education program, there is no evidence in the provided search results of them operating physical locations in California.