Rush (adj.) Sudden and intense feeling of euphoria and pleasure.
About Us
Rush Coffee is a genuine family business – founded in 2006 by Hayden and Emma Prujean and now including daughter Betsy and son-in-law Aaron. We describe ourselves as a ‘boutique roastery’, dynamic, compact, consistent – producing exceptional coffee. Check out the Our Coffees page for more detailed blend descriptors and awards received .
Our Rush Espresso blend has won 5 gold medals so far in both local and international coffee competitions. Here at Rush Coffee, we are proud of what we do!
FAQ: Home compostable bags
We are excited about our new compostable packaging! This is a huge step for a small company and something we are really proud of! Do you have a question related to our new packaging? You might just find it here…
(more…)Our new HOME compostable bags!
After a very long journey over many years we are very proud to introduce our new home compostable packaging. We have searched the world to try and find the most environmentally friendly option currently available. We have settled on a home compostable option which is actually made right here in New Zealand. The bag is constructed using a corn starch inner layer, a cellulose layer made from wood pulp and an outer paper layer. (more…)
Fresh is best
If you’re a Rush Regular, you will know how important freshness is to us. Whether you’re ordering online, or buying your coffee through one of our many cafes or retailers, you can rest assured you are getting it as fresh as possible (sometimes even roasted that same day!). (more…)
Coffee at home: My Perfect Plunger
Everyone has their own special way of making their coffee and (much like “house rules” for games like Monopoly) I tend to feel that it is something personal. Also, as everyone has their own technique I have found people don’t generally take kindly to being told their method is “wrong”! This isn’t a “hard-and-fast” guide, if you find a way of brewing that works better for you then by all means – go for it! I have experimented thoroughly and below are the techniques that I prefer to use in my preparation at home. (more…)