2019 Oct 7
It comes as no surprise that most of us Lankans love our coffee. In a largely tea-loving nation, however, good coffee can be hard to find. With the ease of not having to grind your own coffee and risk doing it improperly, pre-ground coffee can be a godsend if you know the best places to buy them. With an increasing number of cafes propping in Colombo, the local coffee industry is showing signs of revival following decades of dormancy.
Here are 07 good places to buy the pre-ground variety of this aromatic delicacy in Colombo.
1. Soul Coffee
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Recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s premier handcrafted coffee suppliers, Soul Coffee raises the bar in terms of quality, variety and convenience. Sourced in the highlands of Sri Lanka, the single-origin Ceylon Arabica beans are handpicked and ground to provide consumers with the perfect choice of fresh, rich and aromatic coffee. The final product reaches its destination within a span of 48 hours after roasting, guaranteeing freshness and flavour. Need another reason to love this brand? Soul Coffee is produced sustainably by local small-holder farmers through shade-grown cultivation.
Sold in packs of 200g and 500g, Soul Coffee provides a variety of flavours to choose from including Indulgence Dark Roast (coffee with hints of dark chocolate and marzipan) and Intense Espresso (coffee with nuances of citrus and a bittersweet chocolate aroma).
Soul Coffee is available in most cafes and retail outlets in Colombo and can also be purchased online on www.soulcoffee.lk (with free shipping and cash on delivery!)
Tel: +94 114 363757, +94 778 858 037, +94 773 158717
2. The Beans
Meticulously selected from the highest quality sources in Sri Lanka, The Beans is an independent Sri Lankan coffee roastery that has made it their mission to provide fresh and rich coffee in addition to educating local consumers. The Beans coffee factory specializes in authentic espresso, Italian style. The end product is a guaranteed result of a smooth, clean and highly consistent process. The Beans coffee flavours include Ceylon Espresso and House Blend- produced for local consumers with peak flavour.
Both flavours of coffee grounds are sold in 200g and is located at 24, Old Moor Street, Colombo 14. Their products can also be purchased online at ww.beans.lk.
Tel: +9477 776 6565
3. Colombo Coffee Company
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Being the flag carrier for Lavazza coffee in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Coffee Company has a track record of 7 years for being the largest coffee supplier to hotels, restaurants, cafes and offices with over 200 clients across Sri Lanka. Being one of the most sought after coffee brands worldwide, Lavazza is known for its consistency and high-quality range. The coffee ground range provided by Colombo Coffee Company uses 100% Arabica pure Ceylon coffee that is selectively picked and hand-sorted. Flavours include Toscana Ceylon Filter Coffee, Lavazza Qualità Rossa and Lavazza Qualità Oro, most of which are sold in 250g packs.
Their main store is located at 38 Ward Pl, Colombo 7.
Tel: +9411 302 2225
4. Whight and Co.
Having gained increased popularity in recent years, Whight and Co. café specializes in the production of Ruby harvest; a gourmet-quality coffee variety grown on-site. They have become a go-to supplier for gourmet coffee grounds in Colombo.
Their coffee ground can be purchased at the café located at 24, Aloe Avenue, Marine Drive, Kollupitiya, Colombo 03.
Tel: +9411 4383236
5. Island Coffee
Island Coffee prides themselves with over 35 years of producing coffee of varying flavours of which the most popular are vanilla, ginger and cardamom.
Their coffee can be purchased at 158, Galle Road, Colombo 4 or at most supermarkets across the country.
6. Hansa Coffee
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Hansa coffee is a widely loved speciality among Sri Lanka coffee enthusiasts for its unique Espresso, Pure Arabica, Dark Arabica, Gold Blend and House Blend products. The brand also supports local farmers through the process of gourmet coffee production since their inception in 1997.
Now called Blue Swan, Hansa coffee is located down Fife Road in Colombo 05.
7. Italian Caffe Aroma
As one of the largest coffee collection companies in Sri Lanka, Italian Caffe Aroma works closely with over 10 world-renowned brands. Their ground coffee is produced by brands like Lavazza, Illy and Gimoka, with some products carrying a unique blend of both Arabica and Robusta beans.
Their coffee grounds can be purchased online on www.caffearoma.lk.
Tel: +94 77 331 31 41
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