This Is TASTE 755: For the Semisecret Coffee Club in New York, Membership Has Its Perks.
Apr 4, 2026
Hafiz Mangalji, founder of Hyunah (Huna) Coffee Club and creator of a reservations-only specialty coffee clubhouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He discusses the club’s gear-forward membership, its rotating global roaster marketplace, the rise of fourth-wave home brewing, the importance of water chemistry, and why a members-only model fits better than a café.
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Fourth Wave Centers Home Enthusiasts And Light Roasts
- Hafiz defines the fourth wave as a post-pandemic push to explore how far specialty coffee can be pushed, emphasizing light roasts and home brewing.
- He links the fourth wave to home enthusiasts driving innovation and a surge of new roasters and processing techniques since COVID-19.
From A $100 Hand Press To Burr Grinder Obsession
- Hafiz began coffee in college and deepened into espresso and home machines during the pandemic, starting with a $100 Flare hand espresso and a blade grinder.
- Upgrading to a $150 hand burr grinder marked his path from casual to gear-focused enthusiast.
Try High End Coffee Gear For Less At The Clubhouse
- Visit Hyunah as a low-cost way to try expensive gear and varied brewers before buying; day passes are $15 and monthly membership $30.
- The clubhouse offers grinders, high-end espresso machines, and many drippers so members can test models like $4,000+ grinders.