Resonance

I met Esther at Berkeley Ironworks when she was there sharing her coffee, and I really enjoyed talking with her. Her story - Berkeley connection and Indonesian roots resonated with me, and I felt an affinity for what she’s creating. She was so kind, easy to talk to, and I appreciated how genuinely she answered our questions. I bought a bag of Resonance as a gift for a friend-loved the unique coffee names, they made the gift even more thoughtful! Happy I happened to meet her and discover what she’s built.

What impressed me most is how balanced this coffee is. You get the deep chocolate foundation, a subtle brightness, and a clean finish that lingers without bitterness. It’s obvious a lot of care went into sourcing and roasting these beans. Outstanding coffee. Great as a cold brew as well.

Back to coffee after 20 years — no regrets I stopped drinking coffee a long time ago and didn't miss it much. Then I tried Resonance, and now I make it most mornings. I enjoy it most using Segara's Japanese Iced Coffee method: hot-brewed over ice, which keeps the flavor bright and clean without any bitterness. It's smooth, slightly sweet, and genuinely good black, no milk or sugar needed. The chocolate notes are real but not heavy, and there's a subtle brightness that delights the taste buds. If you've been out of the coffee game or find most coffee too harsh, this is a good one to try, especially with the iced brew method.