Grumpy Mule has introduced a new limited-edition coffee range in the UK: Fresh Crop.

The Yorkshire-based roastery said the collection will showcase single-origin coffees sourced from recent harvests, each roasted in small batches at peak freshness. A new seasonal origin will be released every four months, reflecting the global coffee harvest cycle.

The first edition in the series features beans from Nicaragua’s northern highlands, produced by 2,700 smallholder farmers from the PRODECOOP cooperative. The group has longstanding ties with Cafédirect – of which it became a shareholder in 2004 – and continues to promote fair trading and community development.

According to Grumpy Mule, the Nicaraguan batch delivers a smooth roast with notes of caramelised sugar, toasted almond and milk chocolate. Future releases will include beans from Brazil in February 2026, followed by Ethiopia in June.

Lorraine Kelleher, marketing controller at Grumpy Mule, said: “Fresh Crop is about coffee at its peak. Each season we scout for the most vibrant beans we can find, sourced from farmers committed to quality and sustainability, and roast them slowly in Yorkshire to bring out their full character."

"Every mug tells the story of the land, the people and the season. It’s coffee that’s alive with flavour and it’s made for anyone who wants to experience coffee at its most exciting.”

resh Crop coffees are 100% Arabica, ethically sourced and roasted at the brand’s Meltham roastery. The new line will be sold alongside existing products at Waitrose and Little Waitrose stores, as well as via the Grumpy Mule website, priced at £6.60 per 200g pack.