For a decade and a half, Hot Numbers Coffee has been a cornerstone of the Cambridge specialty coffee scene. To celebrate our 15-year anniversary, we are throwing a month-long party filled with experimental brews, live jazz and soul, and community gatherings across our Gwydir Street and Shepreth locations.
The Anniversary Brew: Special Edition Etago Es (Koji Processed)
To mark this milestone, our roasting team has sourced something truly extraordinary. Meet the Etago Es, a limited-release coffee that pushes the boundaries of fermentation.
By utilising the Koji processing method, we’ve introduced ancient fermentation techniques to specialty coffee. The result is a cup with enhanced sweetness, a silky body, and a complex flavour profile that represents 15 years of roasting evolution.
Available Now: Purchase bags in-store or enjoy a pour-over at any of our cafes.
15 Years of Rhythm: Gig Nights at Gwydir Street
Live music is in our DNA. This April, the Gwydir Street cafe—the birthplace of the Hot Numbers vibe—hosts a programme of performers and DJs who have defined our sound over the last 15 years.
April Anniversary Lineup:
Friday, 17 April | Heavy Soul Night: Join DJs Chris Brown & Shaun Owen for a night of rare vinyl and soul classics.
Saturday, 18 April | Delta Tom: An intimate live performance by the legendary Tom Colborn.
Friday, 24 April | Freedom Sound!: A special tribute night to DJ Skunk, celebrating the legends of the local scene.
Saturday, 25 April | Hard Card Three: High-energy live music to close out our Gwydir Street festivities.
The Big Celebration: Events at The Roastery (Shepreth)
The party moves to our industrial-chic Roastery in Shepreth for a massive bank holiday celebration.
Sunday, 3 May: The Anniversary All-Dayer
Celebrate in the sun at our Shepreth hub. Expect:
Freedom Sound! DJs spinning all day long.
Wood-fired pizzas and local craft beers.
Exclusive anniversary merchandise and coffee tasting flights.
Whether you've been with us since the first pour at Gwydir Street or you've just discovered us at The Roastery, come raise a cup to 15 years of independent coffee.
