The Giro was a belter, the roads are pointing up and Father's Day is just around the corner - so what better time to introduce Cima Coppi: limited edition, small batch coffee beans from The Handmade Cyclist.
Hand in glove. Beans on toast. Torvill & Dean. Some things just belong together — and cycling and coffee? That’s a match made in heaven.
To celebrate the launch, we’ve got a Father’s Day bundle offer specially for you: save £6 when you buy any mug or espresso cup and a 250g bag of coffee. Que bella!
To celebrate the launch, we’ve got a Father’s Day bundle offer specially for you: save £6 when you buy any mug or espresso cup and a 250g bag of coffee. Que bella!
At The South Downs Social, our cycling café home base, we pride ourselves on serving the best coffee in Winchester. But we know most of you aren’t just around the corner. So we’re bringing the brew to you — with our first limited edition roast, Cima Coppi, named after the highest point of the Giro d’Italia.
It’s an Italian-style espresso blend, crafted from ethically sourced beans from Guatemala, Papua New Guinea and Nicaragua. Created with love by our Head Barista, Nate, it offers a smooth, mellow profile with notes of orange chocolate, praline and pear. Just as delicious from a cafetière as a traditional Italian stove-top espresso maker.
Cima Coppi is the first in a series of exclusive small-batch roasts — available online through The HandmadeCyclist and in person at the café. Strictly limited edition: once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Get the bundle offer here.
For me personally—having been to Italy and experienced the coffee there—it’s punchy, it’s chocolatey, and just really enjoyable any time of day. I wanted to bring that Italian flavour to the UK, and that’s what I aimed for with this blend.
And what is it in this particular blend that achieves that? What’s the blend of beans, and what flavours are coming through?
I’d say the star of this blend is the Nicaraguan bean—it really shines in the finish. Then there’s the balance from the other two origins: Guatemala and Papua New Guinea.
Get the bundle offer here.
We caught up with The South Downs Social's Head Barista, Nate, to talk about his Cima Coppi roast.
So what makes an Italian-style blend for you?
So what makes an Italian-style blend for you?
For me personally—having been to Italy and experienced the coffee there—it’s punchy, it’s chocolatey, and just really enjoyable any time of day. I wanted to bring that Italian flavour to the UK, and that’s what I aimed for with this blend.
And what is it in this particular blend that achieves that? What’s the blend of beans, and what flavours are coming through?
I’d say the star of this blend is the Nicaraguan bean—it really shines in the finish. Then there’s the balance from the other two origins: Guatemala and Papua New Guinea.
I’ve always loved Papua New Guinea—it’s versatile and adds great depth. The blend gives you a nice punch, moderate body, some chocolate in the middle, and a lovely orange aftertaste from the Nicaraguan beans.
If you drink enough of it, yes! I’d suggest four shots and you’ll win any race.
Now, the big question—is this coffee going to make us faster on the bike?
If you drink enough of it, yes! I’d suggest four shots and you’ll win any race.
So there you have it. Drink the coffee, win the Giro. Bravo!
