Limited Edition - Hawk with Red Arrows Skin Tag

Sourced from the lush mountains of Ethiopia’s Guji region, this Abu Nura lot showcases the country’s celebrated natural processing technique.

Origin: Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia

Producer: Abu Nura

Process: Natural (sun-dried on raised beds)

Variety: Heirloom

Altitude: 1900–2300m

Roast: Light to Medium

Flavour Notes: Blueberry Jam, Passionfruit & Floral

This coffee is bursting with sweet berry flavours, balanced by a delicate citrus brightness. Expect a juicy, tea-like body and a clean, lingering finish — a tribute to both the craftsmanship of Ethiopian farmers and the artistry of the Red Arrows themselves.

The BAE Systems Hawk T1 is the heart and soul of the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team known across the world for their precision, teamwork, and unmistakable red trails. Every manoeuvre is a symbol of British excellence — sharp, disciplined, and breathtakingly graceful.

The aircraft featured in this release, Hawk T1 XX319, is still actively flying today. It was once flown by former Red 9, Toby Keeley, who also became the first to taste and approve this coffee — a fitting connection between pilot and roast.

After years of service, XX319 required a new rudder, and the original one was carefully removed. Rather than being scrapped, this piece of aviation history has been reborn — crafted into limited-edition keyrings, each paired with this exclusive coffee.

These tags are more than metal; they’re a fragment of the world’s most in-demand display team — the Red Arrows. Opportunities like this are almost unheard of, and once these tags are gone, it’s unlikely they’ll ever be available again. This is a collectible that connects the thrill of flight, the art of engineering, and the ritual of great coffee — all in one.

Whether you’re a barista, pilot, or coffee lover on the ground, Hawk is a joy to brew.

As a filter coffee, it reveals its fruity complexity — think strawberry and lemon zest with a crisp, refreshing sweetness.

As an espresso, it’s bright yet balanced, with a silky body and notes of ripe blackcurrant and citrus.

Barista tip: Use a 1:16 ratio (15g coffee to 240ml water) and brew at 94°C for filter, or pull your espresso at 19g in / 40g out in 28 seconds. Let it cool slightly before sipping — that’s when the Hawk really takes flight.