It has cost us, but we can assure you that it has been worth it. We can finally present our new range of speciality coffeeWe have invested all the time, love and passion in it. We believe you will enjoy it as much as we have, finding the perfect combination to make every cup a unique experience, while betting on the best of the best. fair and sustainable trade.
What is specialty coffee?
You have probably heard many times about the speciality coffee o specialty coffeebut it is also likely that you don't know exactly what it is. You assume that it is better than the one that is usually marketed and it catches your attention, but you don't have the keys to choose it over others. Don't worry, it's common, and that's why in this post we want to shed some light to help you to get to know it better.
The definition of the Specialty Coffee Association
If we rely on the more theoretical part, we turn to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)a partnership that aims to foster global coffee communities that support activities for making coffee a more sustainable activity, equitable y thriving for the entire value chain.
This association has established the parameters for determining whether a coffee can be considered a speciality coffee or not. These combine a number of quality standards in which the coffee must receive a score of at least 80 out of 100, and the need for the process from picking to the coffee being served in the cup also meets specific characteristics.
Coffees that are committed to sustainability and that you will enjoy with all 5 senses
You can see that labelling as "speciality coffee" is not an easy thing to do, but at AlterNativa3 we have always been committed to top quality products which, in turn, care for the environment.
And, if coffee is as essential to you as it is to us, and you enjoy it in the same way, believe us when we tell you that these are really worth it. Their colour, their smell, their texture, their flavour... they will make you travel to different parts of the world from the moment you open the packet until you take the last sip. With the added bonus of knowing that by consuming them you are contributing to fair and sustainable trade.
New speciality coffees from AlterNativa3
There is a lot of effort behind this new range of speciality coffees. In addition to all the external requirements we had to meet, our own standards oblige us to ensure that each of our products is of the highest quality. But we have achieved it, and we couldn't be happier to share it with you.
Four coffee varieties, four origins and destinations
So that you too can really enjoy a good coffeeSo that you also know that by doing so you are helping the planet; so that you become part of this project, of this family that shares a passion, not only for the product, but also for the process. So that you take care of yourself knowing that you are also taking care of the rest. So that you can stop your day to day and in that moment of pause you can indulge in what you really like.
Our range consists of four types of coffeeall available in bean and ground format. Each one of them will take you on a journey to a different part of the world, with aromas and flavours that will awaken all your senses.
Ethiopia Sidamo Origin Coffee
Coffee from Sidamo, Ethiopia, is a coffee with a light acidity and a remarkable, fruity aroma. With an intense flavour and floral notes of jasmine and bergamot, it will take you on a journey to the birthplace of coffee and specifically to Sidamo, an area with abundant rainfall, optimal temperatures and fertile soil.
Both the grain version as the ground version have a medium-low roast and an SCA score of 85.
Sumatra Raja Gayo Origin Coffee
Raja Gayo is a mountainous area, at 1,200 m above sea level, in the north of the island of Sumatra. It is characterised by high altitude coffee trees, always planted in shade, interspersed with fruit trees, most of which are organic.
Our Sumatra Raja Gayo coffee has a luxurious mouthfeel with a velvety body and aromas of spices, tobacco and fine woods. Its acidity is pronounced and it has a long aftertaste.
Both the grain version as the ground version have a medium-low roast and an SCA score of 84.
Colombia Cauca Origin Coffee
Colombia Cauca coffee is an intensely fragrant coffee, with notes of tropical fruits and red berries. It maintains an outstanding balance between its sumptuousness in the mouth and its aroma. It comes from Cauca, the leading Colombian department in the production of high quality coffees.
Both the grain version as the ground version have a medium-low roast and an SCA score of 83.
Brazil Santos Origin Coffee
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer. The most popular Arabica variety grown there is "Santos", with its mild characteristics, exquisite taste, fine quality and creamy appearance. It is known by the name Santos, as this high quality coffee, grown in Minas Gerais, is shipped through the port of Santos.
Our Brasil Santos coffee has an outstanding sweetness, medium acidity and caramel flavour. It has a silky and full mouthfeel, with a pronounced aftertaste.
Both the grain version as the ground version have a medium-low roast and an SCA score of 81.
