All of our coffee is roasted fresh on our farm in Crittenden/Eclipse, a historic neighborhood in Suffolk that has inspired the unique names of our roasts. If you would like to purchase a bag, please call or email us or see us at an upcoming farmers market!
Medium Roast
Bunkley’s Brew
Origin: Costa Rican
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Pineapple, mango, caramel
Once a community grocery store at the end of Eclipse Drive, Bunkley’s Store was a place for people to shop, pick up their mail, and socialize after work. The neighborhood children used to enjoy playing and swimming at the end of Bunkley’s dock
Captain Lip’s Roast: Breakfast Blend
Origin: Papua New Guinea and Kenyan
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Strawberries, nuts, dark chocolate, citrus
Captain Lepron “Lip” Johnson was a boat builder famous for building the Chesapeake, the second largest deck boat built in the Chesapeake Bay region. According to an article in the Suffolk News-Herald, Captain Johnson was “one of the finest men who ever lived” in the eyes of his community. He owned and operated Johnson’s Marine Railway, a boatbuilding yard. Captain Lip lived in our family’s current home.
Possum Holler
Origin: Guatemalan
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Pecan and mild citrus
Possum Hollow separates Eclipse from Crittenden, and we, like a lot of you, love the name.
Devil’s Gorge Espresso
Origin: Ethiopian, Brazilian, and Guatemalan
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Chocolate chip cookies, cherry, baked apples, Snickers Bar, and dates
Part of what is now Eclipse Drive was once known as Devil’s Gorge.
Saltaire Coffee
Origin: Sumatra, Mexican Chiapas, and Indonesian
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Blackberry jam and brown sugar
History: Carl Bagnell, who operated the oyster and crab business, and Charles Gray Adams, who was the boat builder, were partners in the Adams Oyster Company in Crittenden. Their boats were the Kat and the Virginia Lee. Their Saltaire Brand oysters feature a girl waterskiing on the label. That figure is our good friend and neighbor, Ginny Bagnell, the daughter of Carl Bagnell.
Let’s Go
Origin: Costa Rican, Brazilian, Mexican
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Pecan, stone fruit, bright, non-acidic
History: The Let’s Go was owned and operated by Billy Hicks. It was the fastest deadrise work boat on the Creek in the 1970s. Billy Hicks is a legend on the water and loved by all.
Dark Roast
Eclipse Roast
Origin: Colombian
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Passion fruit jam, dark chocolate, sugary sweetness, and malt
The villages of Crittenden and Eclipse are the home of generations of watermen, oystermen, and boatbuilders. We are grateful to be part of this historic community.
Eclipse Decaf
Origin: Columbian
Process: Mountain water processed
Tasting notes: Pecan and cocoa
The villages of Crittenden and Eclipse are the home of generations of watermen, oystermen, and boatbuilders. We are grateful to be part of this historic community.
Waterman’s Espresso
Origin: Burundi, Brazilian, and Columbian
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Nuttiness, Crème brûlée, and caramel
History: The Crittenden-Eclipse neighborhood is home to generations of watermen, boat builders, and fishermen who have worked on the nearby rivers and creeks. Our farm is within walking distance of Johnson & Sons Seafood, and we are fortunate to have a continuing example of a working waterfront in our community.
Sam Walker House Blend
Origin: Java, Colombian, and Kenyan
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Rich, Full Bodied with Dark Chocolate
History: Sam Walker came to work on the river for W.A. Harrison. He stayed and worked for so long that he became an honorary member of the Harrison family. After the Bunkley’s store caught fire, the home served as the temporary community store and post office.
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