The Coffee Library | Rare Coffee, Gesha & Tasting Guides

An independent-minded guide to the coffees we believe are worth knowing. Explore provenance, rare Gesha, competition selections, tasting and the decisions that make exceptional coffee worth seeking out.

Start here

• The Standout Selection
• Rare Coffee: What Makes It Exceptional?
• Single-Origin Coffee and Provenance

Discover rare coffees

• Panama Gesha Coffee Guide
• Where to Buy Exceptional Gesha in Europe
• Rare Panama Gesha for Sale
• Best of Panama Coffee Guide
• Washed vs Natural Gesha

Buying with confidence

• Buy Competition Coffee Online
• How to Choose Competition Coffee Roasters
• Luxury Coffee Subscription
• Specialty Coffee Subscription in Europe
• Luxury Coffee Gifts
• Competition Coffee Gift Guide

Brew and experience

• How to Taste Rare Coffee
• Coffee Tasting Flights
• Coffee Resting After Roasting
• How to Store Rare Coffee
• Rare Coffee for Espresso

Selected coffees, available now

When you are ready to explore, browse Standout's competition coffee collection or learn more about Standout Coffee. Availability changes as individual lots sell through.

Further reading

Explore our Coffee Discovery Journal for additional guides to coffee auctions, specialty roasters in Europe, rare espresso and collectors' tastings.