Coffee Camps Limited is a specialty coffee enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong, China. Known for its meticulous selection of rare and premium green coffee beans, along with professional barista education and wholesale services, Coffee Camps is positioned at the high-end of the specialty coffee supply chain in Asia.
Company Background
Founded with a mission to elevate the standards of specialty coffee sourcing and brewing in Greater China, Coffee Camps Limited caters to discerning cafes, roasteries, and coffee professionals. The company has become a hub for premium coffee knowledge, equipment, and green bean trading, connecting producers from coffee-growing nations with connoisseurs across Asia.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Coffee Camps offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that span the entire value chain of specialty coffee—from green bean sourcing to barista education.
Key Product Categories:
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Green Coffee Beans:
- Ethiopia: Single-origin heirloom varietals from Sidamo and Yirgacheffe
- Panama: Sought-after microlots from farms such as Gesha Village and Finca Deborah
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Coffee Equipment & Accessories:
- Professional-grade grinding burrs
- Spare parts for espresso machines and grinders
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Coffee Books and Literature:
- Titles focused on sensory skills, roasting science, and barista development
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SCA-Certified Education Programs:
- Courses under the Specialty Coffee Association curriculum
- Modules: Barista Skills, Brewing, Roasting, and Sensory Skills (Foundation to Professional Levels)
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Wholesale and Consulting Services:
- Coffee shop setup consultations
- Staff training and barista certification
- Equipment and green bean supply for commercial clients
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Coffee Camps is distinguished by:
- Access to Rare Coffee Lots: Direct trade relationships with world-class farms like Gesha Village (Panama) and Finca Deborah
- Education Excellence: Certified trainers for globally recognized SCA modules
- Niche Positioning: Serves a selective, quality-focused customer base, including boutique cafés, competition baristas, and roasters
- Cross-Industry Integration: Offers equipment, training, beans, and literature, all under one brand umbrella
Financials and Market Scope
As a private company operating primarily in a premium niche, specific financials are not publicly disclosed. However, industry insights suggest:
- Average green coffee sales exceeding $1,500–$3,000 USD per 60kg microlot, particularly for Panama Gesha lots
- SCA education courses ranging from $300–$1,200 USD per module per student
- Estimated customer base includes over 120 specialty cafés and roasters across Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and Taiwan
Export and Supplier Network
While Coffee Camps is not a bulk exporter, its sourcing network includes:
- Direct partnerships with elite farms across Ethiopia and Panama
- Participation in Cup of Excellence and Best of Panama auctions
- Seasonal shipments received quarterly and warehoused for optimal freshness
The focus is on traceability, microlot integrity, and flavor profiling to support elite roasters and cafés in Asia.
Target Markets
- Specialty Coffee Roasters: Small-batch, quality-first businesses
- High-End Cafés: Seeking exclusive, competition-grade coffee
- Coffee Competitors and Judges: In need of elite, traceable microlots
- Hospitality Industry: Hotels and fine dining venues with premium coffee programs
- Coffee Education Institutions: Offering official SCA programs
Certifications and Compliance
- SCA Authorized Trainer designation for education modules
- Direct Trade Compliance: Ensures traceability and ethical sourcing
- Green Coffee Storage Protocols: Maintains Q-grade standards for microlots
- Adheres to Hong Kong’s F&B import regulatory standards
Capabilities and Infrastructure
- Temperature- and humidity-controlled green coffee storage
- In-house SCA training lab with professional brewing and roasting stations
- Barista competition-standard equipment and evaluation tools
- E-commerce platform for both B2B and B2C sales
Major Achievements
- Official distribution partner for Panama Gesha Village Coffee Estate
- Hosted over 200 SCA-certified graduates since inception
- Regular guest at regional coffee expos and cupping events including Hotelex, CafeShow, and World of Coffee Asia
- Contributed coffees used in national and regional barista competitions in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Customer Testimonials
“The green beans from Coffee Camps are by far the most consistent and high-caliber we’ve used. Their sourcing transparency and flavor profiles are unmatched.”
— Head Roaster, Bloom & Brew Roastery, Shanghai
“Our baristas significantly improved after attending their SCA courses. The curriculum delivery is world-class.”
— Café Owner, Kaffeine Culture, Hong Kong
Coffee Camps Limited continues to shape the specialty coffee landscape in Asia by empowering coffee professionals, enhancing café experiences, and delivering rare, quality-focused coffee products with a deep sense of craft and community.