Helm Coffee is Jillon Potter and Justin Bull's specialty roastery in Indianapolis. Jillon founded the shop after competing as a rugby Olympian; Justin walked in during week one and later placed sixth at the 2025 World Brewers Cup. They source with intention and roast light for bright, fruit-forward cups from their Shelby Street café and roastery.
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Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$18.50 · $5.24/oz
Varieties
Pink Florals • Lemonade • Pineapple • Blackberry
Colombia Marlon Bolaños Washed Bourbon Aji is a Huila lot from Marlon and his brothers at The Three Coffee Farmers. Pink florals and lemonade open into pineapple and blackberry in a washed Bourbon Aji cup roasted in Indianapolis.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$20.50 · $5.81/oz
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Chamomile • Lemon Curd • Wildflower Honey • Finger Lime
Colombia Yessica Parra Washed Gesha is a new-season lot from El Mirador in Pitalito, Huila. Chamomile and lemon curd meet wildflower honey and finger lime in a washed Gesha from Yessica and Diego Parra.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$21.00 · $2.10/oz
Varieties
Red Berries • Chocolate • Caramel • Creamy
Espresso Blend mixes seasonal Central and South American coffees with a touch of pulped-natural Brazil. Red berries, chocolate, and caramel land creamy—built for straight espresso and balanced milk drinks.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$15.00 · $4.25/oz
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Pomegranate • White Peach • Makrut Lime • Honeysuckle
Ethiopia Habtamu Fikadu Washed 74110 and 74112 is a Guji lot from Kuri Mountain Coffee's Chelbesa station. Honeysuckle, pomegranate, white peach, and makrut lime run bright and juicy in the cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$15.00 · $4.25/oz
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Peach Green Tea • Apple Candy • Cara Cara Orange • Cane Sugar
Ethiopia Layo Teraga Natural 74110 is a Guji cooperative natural from northern Uraga. Peach green tea and apple candy lead into Cara Cara orange and cane sugar in a bright, tea-like cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$15.00 · $4.25/oz
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Wildflower Honey • Baked Apple • Mandarin Orange • Jasmine
Ethiopia Reshad Ababulgu White Honey 74110 is a Limu lot from Reshad's family farm near Agaro. Wildflower honey and baked apple meet mandarin orange and jasmine in a delicate white-honey cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$13.00 · $3.69/oz
Varieties
Quince Jelly • Raspberry • Butterscotch • Lemon Verbena
Guatemala Victoriana Ramirez Washed Caturra is a tiny Huehuetenango lot from Tzunwitz. Quince jelly and raspberry meet butterscotch and lemon verbena in a washed Caturra roasted in Indianapolis.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$21.00 · $2.10/oz
Varieties
Caramel • Dried Fruit • Chocolate
House Blend is Helm's approachable seasonal blend from Huila's Primavera Sisterhood Co-Op. Caramel, dried fruit, and chocolate sit in a smoother, slightly deeper cup than Summit, still fruit-forward and easy to drink.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$70.00 · $19.84/oz
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Orange Blossom • Mandarin • Floral White Wine • Yuzu-Honey Syrup
Panama Finca Deborah Aether is Jamison Savage's argon-macerated washed Gesha from Volcán. Orange blossom and mandarin lead into floral white wine and yuzu-honey syrup in a competition-stage Panamanian cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$75.00 · $21.26/oz
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Green Pear • Mandarin Orange • White Grapes • Lemongrass
Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Buenos Aires 4 FC Gesha is a washed Gesha from the Petersons' Boquete highlands. Lemongrass and green pear open into mandarin orange and white grape in a precise, silky cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$75.00 · $21.26/oz
Varieties
Mango • Pomelo • Magnolia • Pear
Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Guabo 3 FC Gesha is a washed Gesha from the Petersons' El Velo farm above Boquete. Mango and pomelo lead into magnolia and pear in a silky, high-elevation Panamanian cup.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$50.00 · $14.17/oz
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Coffee Blossom • Tangerine • White Grape • Vanilla
Panama Iris Estate Terroir Washed Gesha comes from Jamison Savage and Saša Šestić's Volcán project. Coffee blossom leads into tangerine, white grape, and vanilla in a clean, high-elevation washed Gesha.
Helm Coffee • Indianapolis, IN
$21.00 · $2.10/oz
Varieties
Citrus • Chocolate • Honey
Summit Blend is Helm's fruit-forward seasonal house blend from Huila's Primavera Sisterhood Co-Op. Citrus, chocolate, and honey ride a balanced washed cup designed for everyday drip and easy sweetness.