Hill City
Hill City is a brighter everyday coffee with a touch of citrus, built around balance, clarity, and gentle acidity. It serves as our medium roast on drip in the cafés and takes its name from Summit, the home of our original location. The cup is lively yet approachable, offering sweetness, soft citrus character, and a clean finish. Hill City is an everyday coffee with a little lift, designed to feel familiar while staying engaging.
Choose options
PEAR, GRAPEFRUIT ZEST, HONEY
- Origin
- Nicaragua, Guatemala
- Region
- Segovia, San Marcos
- Elevation
- 1,100 to 1,800 meters
- Variety
- Catuai, Bourbon, Typica
- Process
- Washed
- Roast Profile
- Medium
How to brew it
Starting recipes for the grind options on this bag. Weigh the coffee and the water — a scale is the single biggest upgrade in home brewing.
| Method | Grind option | Coffee | Water | Ratio | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic drip / batch brewer | Drip | 22 g | 355 g | 1:16 | 200-205°F | Machine controlled |
| Pour-over (Hario V60) | Pourover/V60 | 22 g | 355 g | 1:16 | 200-205°F | 2:30-3:30 |
| French press | French Press | 24 g | 355 g | 1:15 | 200-205°F | 4:00 |
| Espresso | Espresso | 18 g in | 36 g out | 1:2 | — | 26-30 sec |
| Cold brew concentrate | Cold Brew | 125 g | 1,000 g | 1:8 | Cold or room temp | 12-18 hrs |
Ratios are a starting point, not a rule. Weak and thin? Go stronger. Harsh and drying? Go lighter. If changing the ratio does not fix it, the lever is grind, not dose.
Sourcing with Integrity
Before you order
How fresh is Boxwood coffee?
Every bag is roasted to order at our Westfield, New Jersey roastery. We roast Monday through Thursday, and orders placed before 12pm ship the same day.
Which grind should I choose?
Our coffees ship in up to six grinds: Whole Bean, Drip, Pourover/V60, French Press, Espresso and Cold Brew. Pick the one that matches your brewer. If you own a grinder, choose Whole Bean — coffee stales fastest once it is ground.
How long does a 12oz bag last?
A 12oz bag holds roughly 340 g of coffee, which at a 1:16 ratio is about fifteen 12 oz cups. We recommend drinking it within four to six weeks of the roast date. Larger 1kg and 5lb sizes are available on most coffees.
Can I get Boxwood coffee on subscription?
Yes. We run three subscriptions — Staples for the everyday blends we pull on bar, Single Origin for seasonal lots at their peak, and Boxwood Labs for our experimental releases. You choose the size, the grind and the delivery frequency, and you can pause, skip or cancel from your account.