Every new coffee season feels like opening a fresh chapter in our story. This year, besides the beautiful new beans, we’re also welcoming something just as exciting: our second collaboration with a female artist.
We started this tradition because coffee, for us, has never been only about what’s in the cup. It’s about sharing, connecting, and creating together. Last year, when we worked with an artist on our packaging, we saw how powerful it can be when art and coffee meet — so we knew we had to continue.
When we put out an open call online, hundreds of artists responded. Among them, one stood out immediately: she likes to be called IACGK — a name left by little cats walking across the sand. There’s no standard way to pronounce it, which makes her life (and this collaboration) even more fun and full of surprises.
Her colourful, futuristic illustrations capture the multi-layered flavours of Yunnan coffee perfectly. And knowing she’s also a coffee professional from a small town in Zhejiang made everything feel even more connected.
In her, we saw a reflection of ourselves. Like SHU, she comes from a small place, and like us, she’s carving her own path — weaving her passion into her work, chasing her dreams with courage. That resonance made this collaboration feel even more special.
Her illustrations are full of energy and vision. You can almost taste the layers of flavour in our coffees just by looking at her colours. Through her work, East and West, coffee and culture, all flow together.
We’re so happy with this collaboration — and even happier to share it with you. We hope when you hold a bag of our coffee this season, you not only enjoy the flavour but also feel the story, the creativity, and the spirit behind it.
Here’s to a new season, new beans, and the beauty of collaboration 💛
