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Belaroma Specialty Single Origin Coffee Range

What is a Specialty Single Origin Coffee?

Essentially these specialty coffees come from a single location and are produced with a very high level of care. In terms of production, the coffee trees are grown on equatorial farms at high altitude, usually from 1000 to 4000 metres above sea level, in areas that have rich volcanic soil and relative humidity; the coffee trees are grown in the shade  to protect them from too much harsh sun so the coffee cherry can develop slowly; the biodiversity of the environment means the farmer does not need to use herbicides and pesticides; the coffee cherries are picked by hand to ensure only the ripe red cherries are picked. The beans are then pulped and go through several grading processes to sort the high quality unroasted green coffee beans from any defective green beans using ancient processing methods combined with modern technology. Only a small percentage of the world's coffee is treated with this level of care.

A note on "Fair Trade"

"Fair Trade" is an American trademarked brand and Belaroma does produce a "Fair Trade" branded coffee to satisfy market demand. However, Belaroma recognises that the Specialty coffee industry is very socially responsible: Specialty coffees farmers work hard to produce a better product and, as a result, receive a higher price for that product, which Belaroma pays; indeed many Speciality coffee farmers do not choose to be a part of the "Fair Trade" program, and receive a higher price for their coffee than the "Fair Trade" minimum. This satisfies Belaroma's ethical concerns and we commend the industry to our customers.

Jamaican Blue Mountain

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is a real treat. It is grown in the mountains of Jamaica in the rich volcanic soil which leads to its unique flavour. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is known throughout the world as one of the rarest and most expensive of all coffees. Although the rarity of Blue Mountain has contributed to great mystique surrounding this fine coffee, it is the rich taste and distinct aroma that makes it truly unique. Only 15% of coffee grown in Jamaica is authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee - ours is guaranteed to be 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain.

Hawaiian Kona

The Kona Coffee Belt is roughly 1 mile wide by 30 miles long, situated on the western slopes of two volcanoes, Hualalai and Mauna Loa, at an elevation ranging from 500-3,000 feet. Kona Coffee has been grown on these dark volcanic lava rock slopes of Kona, on the west coast of the big island of Hawaii since the early 1800s. Coffee grown anywhere else in Hawaii is Hawaiian Coffee, but is not Kona Coffee. 100% pure Kona Coffee is distinguished from all other coffees by its unique island microclimate and extra care taken by generation after generation of coffee farmers.

Rainforest Alliance Nicaraguan

Rainforest Alliance is a programme that supports the welfare of coffee farmers, wildlife and the environment. Rainforest Alliance, through its holistic approach, helps to make the world a better place, by working with farmers and farming communities to ensure they meet the highest environment and social standards that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods. In Nicaragua, Rainforest Alliance completed its first coffee farm certification on the Finca Selva Negra in 1997. Since then, they have certified 14 coffee farms and 8 banana farms on nearly 20,000 acres of land. This is a beautiful coffee, well balanced with a hint of acidity and chocolate notes. Fantastic as plunger.

 

Ethiopian Yergacheffe

Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee: it is in the forests of the Kaffa region that Arabica coffee grew wild. Ethiopian Yergacheffe is a famous coffee respected the world over for its delicate sweetness, deep earthy notes and full bodied cocoa. The Yergacheffe region in Ethiopia was once just another part of the much larger Sidamo region and for many years was sold as Ethiopian Sidamo. But an owner of several coffee mills in Sidamo noticed that one mill was consistently producing a coffee distinctively different from other Sidamo's and it was gaining popularity for its unique characters. And so they gave this region its own name "Ethiopian Yergacheffe". Fantastic as espresso or filter coffee.

Ethiopian Sidamo Grade 2

A truly high grade Specialty coffee and one of our favourites. This is a very expensive coffee, so why is it only a 'grade 2'? Coffee exported from Ethiopia gets taxed depending on its grade, so a grade 1 will receive a higher tax than a grade 2; as a result, Ethiopian coffee farmers will often grade their coffee lower than it really is. In the large coffee growing region of Sidamo, in Ethiopia, the coffee you buy can be 'hit and miss'.  When we cupped this coffee to see if we would buy it, the comment everyone made was "It tastes so sweet, citrusy and delicate, I can't believe it is coffee"; it has an aroma of apricots or orange peel and a medium body; a more expensive coffee for a reason. One of the best filter coffees we have ever tasted; will also taste great as plunger and espresso.

Fair Trade Organic Nicaraguan Maragogype

In a country that has seen the negative effects of the coffee crisis, small scale growers have come together in search of alternative ways to improve coffee quality and sustainable development. The coffee tree varieties of Maragogype, Bourbon, and Caturra grown in rich volcanic soil at an ideal growing altitude all help Nicaraguan specialty coffees reach a distinction of quality. Quality improvement programs such as the construction of community owned dry beneficios - where green coffee is washed and dried - along with cupping laboratories in the countryside have distinguished Nicaraguan coffee as one of the most sought after origins in the world. This high quality specialty grade Nicaraguan bean will have a full body, and rich sweet flavour profile finished with a slight nutty finish. Fantastic as espresso.

Papua New Guinea Kimmel

As much as 85 % of the coffee production in Papua New Guinea comes from small, native farms - many in forest clearings and some so deep in the forests that they are virtually inaccessible. The Papua New Guinea Kimmel is one of the four most well known coffee growing regions; this is a delicate, clean bright coffee, medium acidity and a touch of sweetness. Fantastic as plunger or filter.

Costa Rica La Lapa

We have never heard anyone say that they do not like this coffee! It is a very popular coffee and deservedly so. The Tres Rios region near the Pacific Coast produces coffees that are mild, sweet, and bright. This region produces the Costa Rican La Lapa Specialty coffee and supplies its smooth flavour and crisp, walnut finish. Fantastic as espresso or plunger.

Sumatran Mandheling

This coffee has a very distinct deep blue green because of the unusually high water content of Sumatran coffee. And it has "classic" Sumatran character: reverberant, deep-toned, mildly earthy, low acid heavy body cup, very rich with an extraordinarily full body and distinctive vibrancy. Coffee originally came to Sumatra from Yemen or Ethiopia via India. Arabica coffee production in Sumatra began in the 18th century under Dutch colonial domination, introduced first to the northern region of Aceh around Lake Tawar. Coffee is still widely produced in these northern regions of Aceh. The name Mandheling comes from a Sumatran ethnic group that was once involved in coffee production. Fantastic as espresso.

Papua New Guinea Plantation Grade A

Papua New Guinea is a distinct coffee among the Indonesians. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island it shares with the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya (no organized coffee production originates from Irina Jaya). The small-farm "Coffee Gardens" have a unique wild note in the cup but are in no way as earthy as other Indonesian coffees such as Sumatra and Sulawesi. These small farms are often organized into co-ops that share wet-milling facilities and are Organic certified, The Plantation coffees are the larger farms and have the cleaner, more delicate and sophisticated cup character. While a lighter body than Java's, this PNG has the delicate notes, complexity, and the acidity or brightness of the best Central Americans. Fantastic as filter or plunger.

Australian Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Coast Coffee estate is situated 30km north of Yeppoon, in the Capricorn Region of Central Queensland. It is at present the largest plantation in Australia with 200,000 trees planted and an estimated peak production in excess of 200mt a year. The estate has installed one of the worlds most advanced harvesting and coffee processing systems. A Single Estate Coffee (like wine), the coffee is processed using unpolluted spring water from the hills resulting in a highly herbaceous, aromatic, mildly acidic, sweet coffee. This coffee contains the lowest caffeine level (0.9%) among other brand name coffee (average 1.3%). Fantastic as filter or plunger.

Kenyan Peaberry

In most coffee cherries there are two beans, but occasionally these are joined together and form a single round bean just like a pea. Peaberries can be sorted out from the other beans and, whilst they have all of the characteristics of finest Kenyan coffee, they also have an added sweetness. On a historical note: coffee was introduced into Kenya by way of Reunion (Bourbon) island at the end of the 19th century (1893 is sometimes given as the date). It was brought for local cultivation by the Fathers of the Holy Spirit congregation, another case of the long and twisted road that religion and coffee have travelled together! Fantastic in filter, plunger or espresso.

Brazil Cerrado

The Cerrado region of Brazil, comprising 21 percent of the country, is the most extensive woodland-savanna in South America. With a pronounced dry season, it supports a unique array of drought- and fire- adapted plant species and surprising numbers of endemic bird species. This coffee is grown at an elevation of 700-2500 feet above sea level in the rich soil of the Cerrado region (Cerrado translates to mountain range.) This region is located in the south eastern part of Brazil. Consistent rains and high daytime temperature and dry winters make it ideal for coffee growing. A gently acidy coffee, with a melodic sweetness and delicate complexity, milk chocolate, perhaps a hint of fresh-cut cedar and a shimmer of jasmine running from aroma through cup to the clean, refreshing finish. Fantastic as espresso or plunger.

Nicaraguan Maragogype

Good Nicaraguan coffees are considered a "classic" cup: great body, clean flavour, and balance. They are unique among Central American coffees in the fact that the highest grown (SHG grade: Strictly High Grown) do not develop the pronounced and sharp acidity of other Centrals. Maragogype is a mutant variety from the plant typica that was first found in Brazil. This plant has huge leaves, large cherries and, most interesting to us, huge beans. The size of the plant limits its ability to have a large yield so for the farmer it's not as big an earner as some other varieties could be. However this lower yield improves the chance of producing great coffee. This coffee has a great body, clean flavour, and to die for balance. A must try! Fantastic as espresso.

Colombian Supremo

Enjoy the finest Colombian coffee available, Colombian Supremo. Colombian Supremo coffee beans are typically hand picked on small family-owned farms in Colombia's mountainous regions. The name Supremo comes from the size of the bean. Colombian Supremo coffee beans are the largest and most flavourful coffee beans available in Colombia. Fantastic as espresso.