Meet Early Bird and Night Owl

I’m starting NorthIndy Roasters with two coffees, each inspired by a different part of the day.

The names came to me after discovering some of my all-time favorite children’s books by Christopher Denise. As a dad, the idea of an early bird and a night owl felt familiar, playful, and just right for the two coffees I wanted to create.

One is for those who greet the morning. The other is for those who close out the night. Together, they cover the whole day.

Early Bird: The Everyday Medium Roast

Early Bird is my bright, balanced morning coffee.

It begins with raw-sugar sweetness and a gentle citrus lift, followed by touches of fruit and spice over a subtle dark-chocolate depth. Its soft, satiny body makes it easy to enjoy from the first cup through the morning refill.

Early Bird is a medium-roast blend of Latin American and East African coffees. The blend is primarily washed, with some honey-processed coffee included for added sweetness and character.

I created it as a versatile everyday coffee. It is especially at home in a drip brewer, but it can also pull a lively espresso shot when you want something a little different.

Night Owl: The House Espresso

Night Owl is the deeper side of the pair.

As espresso, it produces a thick, syrupy body with notes of dark chocolate and toasted almond layered over a plum-like sweetness. A warm thread of baking spice runs through the cup, followed by the faintest floral lift.

Night Owl is a dark-roasted, Brazil-based blend of washed coffees from Central and South America. It contains no robusta and was developed specifically with the espresso machine in mind.

Which One Is Yours?

• If you want something bright, balanced, and versatile, reach for Early Bird.

• If you prefer something deep, chocolatey, and made for espresso, choose Night Owl.

I think most kitchens have room for both. Early Bird is there for the sunrise, while Night Owl is ready for the after-dinner shot.

Come Try Them

I ship throughout Indiana, and local pickup is available for nearby customers.

Choose the coffee that fits your day, or try the pair and let me know where you land: early bird or night owl.

Joshua Allen
Founder, NorthIndy Roasters Co.