Wote – Ethiopia Region: Gedeo, Yirgacheffe Variety: Yirgacheffe Heirloom Process: Fully Washed Altitude: 1800-2000 m.a.s.l. Producer: Mr Mergya Tase Profile: Clean, sweet cherries, citrus, floral This specific coffee is from a private wetmill in the local community of Wote. Yirgacheffe is known for its clean, floral and acidity driven washed coffees and “high quality” sundried […]
Kenya Ndocha Origin: Kiambu, Central Ruiru, Kenya Producer: Ndocha Estate Cultivar: SL 328 Altitude: 1,575 MASL Harvest Method: Selective Hand Picked Harvest Season: November – January Process: Washed Taste Profile: vanilla Aroma, rhubarb and apricot flavor with rich jam like mouth feel The farm has seven permanent workers and casual workers during picking season, varying […]
As the second most caffeinated people in the world, it comes as no surprise that Norwegians have a multitude of excellent roasters to choose from. This month’s roaster, Oslo’s Norð, is not just a series of cafés and a roastery, though. The company also boasts a bakery, restaurant, and cocktail bar!
There are few coffee roasters in the world who need no introduction. Legions of coffee enthusiasts who have never had Tim Wendelboe’s coffee gush about it. His reputation of quality coffee precedes him and it was only a matter of time before we featured him as a KaffeBox roaster. Aside from setting very high standards […]
This May, we feature Kaffa, a popular roaster based in Norway. Beginning in 1997, the proprietors of Kaffa dipped their hands into many different activities: cafes (like kaffebar), roasting, and sourcing green. In 2005, Kaffa was created as a separate company to establish itself as an independent roasting operation. In cooperation with The Coffee Collaborative […]
This month, we feature well-known Swedish roaster da Matteo Kafferosteri. Based in Gothenburg, the roaster won the Nordic Roaster Competition in 2014!
This month is a special one for KaffeBox. We deviate from our standard source of Scandinavian roasters in March for the WildCard roaster. Have you tasted the raspberry notes in your cup of Kamiro yet?
The secret to becoming a great roaster doesn’t rest in only sourcing the best green coffee or creating lasting farmer relationships, it’s also about listening to your customers’ wants and needs. This month, we feature Kafferostare Per Nordby from Sweden, a roaster who commits to excellent relationships: sourcing, serving consumers, and everything in between. Similar […]
Kenya Gatubu Origin: Murang’a County, Muguru location of Kangema Division near Kangema town, Kenya Producer: Iyego Farmers’ Co-operative society Factory: Gatubu Coffee Factory Cultivar: SL 28 SL 34 – 97% and Ruiru 11- 3% Soil Type: Volcanic Red Altitude: 1,600 masl Harvest Method: Selective Hand Picked Harvest Season: Oct 2014 – Dec 2015 Process: Fully […]
Filter Beans Karagoto Origin: Nyeri, Kenya Producer: Cooperative Cultivar: SL28 and SL34 Altitude: 1,800 MASL Harvest Season: November – January Process: Washed. Dried on raised beds Taste Profile: Lively acidity and lots of sweetness. Aromas of tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. In the middle of Kenya, between Mount Kenya and Aberdare, lies one of […]
