Naga Gesha - Coffee Wallas (Toronto, ON)

Coffee Wallas was started by co-founder Suneal Pabari and Director of Coffee Dustin Ryan Yu, who are on a mission to put Asian specialty coffee on the map. Sparked by a shared curiosity for underexplored origins, they wanted to shine a light on places that get overlooked, whether it’s because of tricky logistics, inconsistent quality, or just the extra effort involved. Their belief: with patience, partnership, and a little risk, these coffees can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with (or even outshine) the industry’s go-to origins. The name “Coffee Wallas” is a playful nod to India’s chaiwallas, who are synonymous with tea and found on every street corner; it roughly translates to “People of Tea.” “People of Coffee” felt perfect for Suneal and Dustin, capturing not just their obsession with coffee, but the passion of the producers and exporters they work with—everyone doing something challenging, sometimes illogical, all for love of coffee.