Specialty coffee “Brazil Santa Luzia”

Specialty coffee is single-origin coffee that has been awarded more than 80 points out of 100 by the certified experts of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). First, the appearance of unroasted beans is evaluated and then the features of flavour and aroma of the prepared coffee are assessed. To put it simply, the label of specialty coffee is awarded to some of the best coffees in the world.

Specialty coffee is single-origin coffee of an extremely high quality (awarded more than 80 points by the SCA), while a coffee blend consists of coffee beans of several varieties that usually originate from several different regions (there can be as many as 5 or even more!). Specialty coffee is characterised by particularly vivid tasting notes, as well as depth and intensity of flavour. The taste of blends is not as vivid and the nuances of their flavour are of a more general nature.

Only 10 percent of the total amount of coffee produced in the world is regarded as specialty. The yield of such beans is never stable: different climate conditions produce different amounts of coffee that are marked by a different flavour. It might be that earlier this year, in one of the coffee estates of the distant Brazil, an extremely small amount of exceptional coffee, which will be scored highly by the SCA, has been harvested. Naturally, the low supply and high demand of such coffee will result in a price that is higher than that of other coffee varieties.

Specialty coffee can be brewed in a variety of ways — each of them will unveil a different side of its flavour palette. Experiment and allow yourselves to be surprised! By the way, while you do that, don't forget to pay attention to the roast level of your chosen coffee: beans of a lighter roast are better suited for pour-over or drip brewing methods, while coffee of a darker roast is best when prepared in an espresso coffee machine or a moka pot.

Specialty coffee will allow you to experience numerous vivid tasting notes — from blueberries to passion fruit or kiwis. You might even be compelled to wonder at times, 'Is this really coffee?' Every specialty coffee variety will take you on a unique flavour journey. We're inviting you to travel along with us!