Coffee from Heresy roastery

The new Espresso of the Month is here! Whole-bean specialty coffee from Guatemala roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. A roast designed for espresso, moka pot or cup brewing.  A profile featuring high articulation with sugary sweetness and fresh fruitiness. Country: Guatemala Region: Huehuetenango Farm: Las Codornices Producer: Diana & Hector Ovalle Varietal: caturra Processing: washed Altitude: 1900 m a.s.l. Harvest: February 2022 Cupping score: 86 / 100 pts PROCESSING Classic washed, just as commanded. Washing, depulping, one day fermentation in the tank and drying. THE FARM Las Codornices is a unique place - a farm located in the heart of the driest area in Huehuetenengo, where... no one grows coffee. Well, almost no one! Diana and Hector have created a unique terroir, accomplishing the almost impossible. The plantation is irrigated using a meticulously designed system, based on reservoirs and water from the river flowing in the valley. An original on a global scale! ROASTER'S COMMENT We made a typical "modern" espresso, which is a relatively light, albeit long roast that will do well in longer extractions with higher yields. Very clean with a high sweetness that I associate with marzipan, and a good deal of fruity crispness, in the form of bright forest fruit acidity. PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.                                                                                                                                                                                    Coffee of the month Every month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide. The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!

Specialty beans from Guatemala and Honduras, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high sweetness, fruitiness and some funky notes in the background. Country: Guatemala / Honduras Region: Huehuetenango / Santa Barbara Farm: Las Codornices / El Paraiso Varietal: caturra / parainema Processing: washed / natural Altitude: 1900 / 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: February 22 / April 22 Cuping score: 86 / 87 THE FARMS Codornices Forest is a unique place - a farm located in the heart of the driest area in Huehuetenengo, where... no one grows coffee. Well, almost no one! Diana and Hector have created a unique terroir, accomplishing the almost impossible. The plantation is irrigated using a meticulously designed system, based on reservoirs and water from the river flowing in the valley. An original on a global scale! Wil has owned his farm since 1998, but it wasn't until 2015 that he decided to switch to this side of the force and produce mint quality microlots! And this one is not a problem in Santa Barbara. Picturesque location, well-maintained infrastructure and huge potential - we visited Wil for the first time in 2022 and will be working with him for a long time! PROCESSING Classic washed, just as god commanded. Washing, depulping, a moment of fermentation in the tank and drying. Wil, on the other hand, made a natural with extended fermentation, which pumped a lot of fruitiness and a few notes of good funk into the coffee! ROASTER'S COMMENT As it is in love, calm, safe harbor plus unpredictable flare-ups. A clean, mild, rounded Guatemala is responsible for the first one.. For a pinch of craziness - the natural from Wil. Sometimes you stay home playing Scrabble, sometimes you play to a Barry White remix at two in the morning, and that's the way it is, that's the way it is! PACKAGING This coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

The new Espresso of the Month is here! Whole-bean specialty coffee from Guatemala roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. A roast designed for espresso, moka pot or cup brewing.  A profile featuring high articulation with sugary sweetness and fresh fruitiness. Country: Guatemala Region: Huehuetenango Farm: Las Codornices Producer: Diana & Hector Ovalle Varietal: caturra Processing: washed Altitude: 1900 m a.s.l. Harvest: February 2022 Cupping score: 86 / 100 pts PROCESSING Classic washed, just as commanded. Washing, depulping, one day fermentation in the tank and drying. THE FARM Las Codornices is a unique place - a farm located in the heart of the driest area in Huehuetenengo, where... no one grows coffee. Well, almost no one! Diana and Hector have created a unique terroir, accomplishing the almost impossible. The plantation is irrigated using a meticulously designed system, based on reservoirs and water from the river flowing in the valley. An original on a global scale! ROASTER'S COMMENT We made a typical "modern" espresso, which is a relatively light, albeit long roast that will do well in longer extractions with higher yields. Very clean with a high sweetness that I associate with marzipan, and a good deal of fruity crispness, in the form of bright forest fruit acidity. PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.                                                                                                                                                                                    Coffee of the month Every month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide. The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!

For those of you who only associate the term "blend" with budget-friendly blends of classic Brazilian, it's time to break the boring dogma! This jar contains 69% of fruity Honduras and 31% of what-just-came-to-a-roaster's-mind. The result? Always sweet. Always fruity. Always surprising! Oh, and always over 86 points, because that's the only kind of coffee we have on the menu. This is a polyjuice Elixir, stirring up emotions like when you open a surprise gift. To be enjoyed every day or on special occasions, for those who demand more from their daily brew or for those who demand an exceptional price from exceptional coffee. Suitable to start your adventure with Heresies (beware, it's addictive)! Specialty coffee blend roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice Champion. 69% of Honduras and 31% of mysterious but always fruity and floral arabica of the highest quality. A profile with high intensity, depth and always fruity character! Country: Ojojona, Guerisne, Honduras / somewhere cool Producer: Catalino Rubio / some other pro Farm: Quebrada Onda / somewhere beautiful Cultivar: catuai / something nice Processing: washed / something cool Altitude: 1000 m.a.s.l. / somewhere high Harvest: always fresh Cup score: always minimum 86 / 100 points PROCESSING Oldschool, like Dre with Snoop with no grey hairs. Depulping, one-day fermentation, washy-washy and then drying for a dozen days on beds, yo. THE FARM You could say Catalino is an industry underdog, as it has only been growing specialty coffees since 2014. But dear. We're shocked such a clean, fruity and sweet coffee was grown at just a thousand meters, in the Ojojona region. Give this guy the highest plantations in Ethiopia, he! ROASTER'S COMMENT It is impossible to drink the same blend twice. Heraclitus knew this, and we believe the guy. However, he had no way of grasping the fact that life is like the helium-6 isotope - a wildly unstable joke of the universe. We know that, and that's how Elixir came to be! Insanely unstable, always sweet. Every time different, every time fruity as hell. We dump the best coffees in it, because who can say no? Take a sip of Elixir and feel like... whatever you want! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Honduras roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Medium roast, designed for espresso machines and moka pots. A profile characterized by great depth, fruit and caramel sweetness and floral notes. Country: Costa Rica Producer: Urena Rojas Family Processing: Natural Varietal: Villalobos Cupping score: 87 / 100 pts

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Honduras roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. The cup shows the notes of candy, florals, and fruits. Country: Honduras Producer: Jose Leon Mateo Processing: Natural Varietal: Catuai Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: March-April 2022 Cupping score: 87 / 100 pts

Specialty beans from Ethiopia roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high sweetness, lots of florals and intense fruitiness. Country: Ethiopia Region: Sidamo Farm: Daye Bensa Varietal: Heirloom Processing: Natural Altitude: 2000 m a.s.l. Harvest: November 2021 Cupping score: 87.5 / 100 pts FARM Bombe  is actually the name of a village within the operations of Daye Bensa, a company founded by brothers,  Asefa and Mulugeta. We deal with their coffees from year after year and always rave about the quality. But it's hard not to be impressed when here we have a blend consisting of ancient Ethiopian botanical varieties, impressive growing altitude and the expertise of professionals working with these coffees. PROCESSING Here's the classic Ethiopian natural, practiced for hundreds of years. That is, the coffee is dried whole fruit. But clean, sweet and floral, like more than a few good washeds. Beautiful! ROASTER'S COMMENT Perhaps the best thing to say about the quality of this coffee is that at the same time it was released by several other respectable roasters. Coincidence? Probably yes. Anyway, there is everything one would like to find in this natural. High sweetness, a bouquet of flowers in the nostrils, perfectly arranged layers, and a splendid balance! This one, as in Kenny Belaey, the guy who rode his bike on a tape over a precipice and didn't kill himself. PACKAGING This coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Kenya, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high, fruity juiciness, great depth and lots of character. Country: Kenya Region: Kirinyaga Producer: Kabare Cooperative Varietal: SL 28, SL 34, Ruiru 11, Batian Processing: washed Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: December - January 21/22 Cupping score: 88 / 100 pts PROCESSING A washed process in Kenya is like freezing cold vodka on the table during Polish feast. Typical and must be! Before being stripped of their dign..., sorry, of the cherries, the beans are first sorted. Then they spend the night doing crazy things, that is fermenting. The next morning - a splash of water to tidy up! Then recuperating in the sun from 8 to 14  days. THE FARM A few hundred small farmers, hand-picked, selected fruits, all land at the coop-owned washing station and then they’re embraced by real pros who know what it's all about. A Kenyan classic, that's how it almost always works there. ROASTER'S COMMENT Karani is a rhubarb juice mixed with jammy dark berries and a touch of florals. Deep and vibrant! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Honduras roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for pour-over methods or cup brewing. A profile characterized by high balance, fruity-chocolaty sweetness and a bright, soft acidity. Country: Honduras Region: Caona, San Andres Varietal: Catuai Processing: Honey Producer: Jose Leon Mateo Farm: La Arada Altitude: 1700 m a.s.l. Harvest: March  2022 Cupping score: 86.25 / 100 pts PROCESSING Sticky as hell beans are scattered to dry on African beds. A group of workers make sure the coffee doesn't get out of hand, that is, overfermented. They stir every now and then, getting rid of impurities and keeping an eye on the moisture content. THE FARM Here we have the story of a real pro, as Jose began to take an interest in cultivation in his early teens. But beware, this year's flight is the first coffee he has exported abroad. That is, we have an international premiere here. During our first cupping of Honduras coffees this season, our attention was immediately drawn to coffees from Jose Leon - clean, sweet, with a pleasant, soft texture. ROASTER'S COMMENT The San Andres region of Honduras is almost always characterized by incredibly balanced coffees, and that is the case here. Despite the honey process, the acidity is fresh and citrusy, as in a clean washed. Add some high sweetness that goes into the jammy-dried fruit, full body and cocoa finish. This is the kind of coffee I'd like to drink every day. Wait. In fact, I drink such coffees every day! ;-) PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

A set of three coffees from different regions of the world, selected as the "All Saints" of 2022. Packaged in a cardboard box with a winter jumper design. Inside are three brown jars of 126 grams each. Light roasted, intended for pour-over brewing methods or pour-over in a cup. 1. Kenia Rutuma Rutagati AA Country: Kenya Farm: Rutuma Rutagati AA Region: Nyeri Varietal: Kenyan varietals mix Processing: Washed SCA score: 87.5 Roaster’s opinion Our bestseller of this fall/winter season, which tastes exactly like Grandma's perfect (almost) black jam. We've left a special bag for December to enjoy this flavour once again. Available only in this set! 2. Ethiopia Bombe Country: Etiopia Farm: Bombe Region: Daye Bensa, Sidamo Varietal: Heirloom Processing: Natural SCA score: 87.5 Roaster’s opinion This coffee is capturing hearts of many roasters, it's such an inter-coffee bestseller! 3. Gwatemala El llano Country: Guatemala Farm: El Llano Region: Acatenango Farmer: Raul Perez Varietal: Caturra Processing: Washed SCA score: 86 Roaster’s opinion We have visited this gentleman's farm more than once, thus his beans had to be included in our top winter selection! PACKAGING Cardboard tube, wrapped with winter label. Inside are three jars 126 g each. Size: 30 x 8 x 8 cm. The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. The profile is characterized by a high clarity, lots of fruitiness and an elegant texture. Country: Guatemala Region: Huehuetenango Producer: Mauricio Rosales Varietal: Pache Processing: Washed Cupping score: 87 / 100 pts PROCESSING A top notch washed classic. Mauricio is an expert like no other. At first, he makes sure that only cherries with a deep maroon color go into the process. The beans are depulped as soon as they arrive at the washing station. Then, before washing, a 36-hours dry fermentation occurs. The coffee dries on the patio for about two weeks, depending on the weather conditions. The result? Ultra-ripe cherries gave this gem high sweetness. Clear fruitiness, on the other hand, is typical for the high-elevation san ramon from this region. And the clarity of flavor is mainly due to Mauricio's many years of experience in coffee processing. THE FARM La Maravilla means "the wonderland" in Spanish.  The farm is located in the spectacular, high mountains of Huehuetenango. Despite the fact that not so long ago it could only be reached on horseback, thanks to Mauricio's hard work we’re driving a 4x4 to get there. With tinted windows, naturally. Until today you won't post anything on Instagram at La Maravilla though. What a tragedy! There's no signal on the farm. No electricity neither. But Mauricio's wife, Amavilia, makes the best tacos ever! Pure consolation. ROASTER'S COMMENT Another producer from Guatemala, which we are featuring for the third consecutive season. This time the high land in Huehuetenango, known for its ideal conditions for growing this funny tree. Coffees from Mauricio are always deep, jammy, dark fruitiness reminiscent of coffees from Africa. It's no different here. Get the juice! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Kenya, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high, fruity juciness, great depth and lots of character. Country: Kenya Region: Kiambu   Producer: Kimaratia FCS Varietal: SL 28, SL 34, Ruiru 11, Batian Processing: Washed Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: November - December 2021 Cupping score: 88 / 100 pts PROCESSING A washed process in Kenya is like freezing cold vodka on the table during Polish feast. Typical and must be! Before being stripped of their dign..., sorry, of the cherries, the beans are first sorted. Then they spend the night doing crazy things, that is fermenting. The next morning - a splash of water to tidy up! Then recuperating in the sun from 8 to 14  days. THE FARM A few hundred small farmers, hand-picked, selected fruits, all land at the coop-owned washing station and then they’re embraced by real pros who know what it's all about. A Kenyan classic, that's how it almost always works there. ROASTER'S COMMENT No heresies. Kenya like in 2013. Currants, rhubarb, blackberries and vibrant acidity. Love or hate. We on the love side, yes 101% PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Co-Changers coffee! Specialty beans from Guatemala roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high articulation and  sweetness, clear floral notes and intense fruitiness. Country: Guatemala Region: Acatenango Producer: Raul Perez Farm: El Llano Varietal: Caturra Processing: Washed Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: November - January 21/22 Cupping score: 86 / 100 pts CO-CHANGERS Co-changers is a project initiated by 88 Graines, an importer of green coffee beans working directly with farmers, carried out with support of the All Good Foundation, Coffeedesk and coffee rasting brands. The aim of the project is to raise funds for an environmental program in Guatemala. Together, we allocate up to PLN 8 from each package to fight the problem of waste segregation, illegal landfills or burning plastic - also on the farm which produced this coffee. Thank you for your support! PROCESSING The harvested fruit ferments for up to 40 hours after picking and only then is it depulped. Drying in style - on African beds! As a result of years of experimentation, Raul always keeps a thick layer of beans, which he mixes every 40-60 minutes, depending on the sunlight at the time. The entire drying process takes 12-14 days. THE FARM El LLano is a boutique farm whose grounds start literally a few meters from the front door of Raul's house. Located in the beautiful Acatenango region, it is the little sister of the more popular La Soledad. The vast majority of the harvest from El Llano are super clean, fruity microlots, and that is also the case with this washed caturra. We ate ripe cherries here in March. And now we're shutting its roasted beans in jars. Freaking hell! ROASTER'S COMMENT I'm not even trying to write objectively about this coffee. It was on El Llano that I had my first real 'origin experience'. It is there, a dozen meters from the coffee trees, that I sleep, eat breakfast, fool around and drink wine when I come to Guatemala. Through all of these experiences, I was able to see directly Raul's outstanding expertise in growing, processing, farm management or lot selection. Take and drink from it all! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Honduras roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile characterized by great depth, fruity sweetness and floral notes. Country: Honduras Region: Santa Barbara Producer: Andres Fernandez Farm: Don Andres Processing: Natural Varietal: Pacas Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: April 2021 Cupping score: 87 / 100 pts PROCESSING A fine-tuned naturally processed microlot. All the fruits were picked being a deep purple color and dried entirely on African beds. That means they had adequate air circulation from all sides, that means from the bottom too! This means that the whole process worked extremely evenly and translated into depth and expression in the cup! THE FARM Don Andres is one of the biggest sweethearts among the producers we know. We visited him for the first time in March 2022 and the first thing he did was treat us with some soup. He runs three farms together with his sons, located next to each other, and as one of the few in the area, they process a lot of naturals. From the terrace of the wet mill there is such a remarkable view of the valley and Lake Yojoa that if Bill Gates knew the place, a completely different landscape would be known to the world from the Windows desktop. ROASTER'S COMMENT Mostly we love washed coffees from the Santa Barbara region, but this natural from Andres is the juice of life. Lots of fruit (mostly the kind that doesn't grow in Europe) and great depth, something like Jung's absolution. Microlot in its purest form! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

For those of you who only associate the term "blend" with budget-friendly blends of classic Brazilian, it's time to break the boring dogma! This jar contains 69% of fruity Honduras and 31% of what-just-came-to-a-roaster's-mind. The result? Always sweet. Always fruity. Always surprising! Oh, and always over 86 points, because that's the only kind of coffee we have on the menu. This is a polyjuice Elixir, stirring up emotions like when you open a surprise gift. To be enjoyed every day or on special occasions, for those who demand more from their daily brew or for those who demand an exceptional price from exceptional coffee. Suitable to start your adventure with Heresies (beware, it's addictive)! Specialty coffee blend roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice Champion. 69% of Honduras and 31% of mysterious but always fruity and floral arabica of the highest quality. A profile with high intensity, depth and always fruity character! Country: Ojojona, Guerisne, Honduras / somewhere cool Producer: Catalino Rubio / some other pro Farm: Quebrada Onda / somewhere beautiful Cultivar: catuai / something nice Processing: washed / something cool Altitude: 1000 m.a.s.l. / somewhere high Harvest: always fresh Cup score: always minimum 86 / 100 points PROCESSING Oldschool, like Dre with Snoop with no grey hairs. Depulping, one-day fermentation, washy-washy and then drying for a dozen days on beds, yo. THE FARM You could say Catalino is an industry underdog, as it has only been growing specialty coffees since 2014. But dear. We're shocked such a clean, fruity and sweet coffee was grown at just a thousand meters, in the Ojojona region. Give this guy the highest plantations in Ethiopia, he! ROASTER'S COMMENT It is impossible to drink the same blend twice. Heraclitus knew this, and we believe the guy. However, he had no way of grasping the fact that life is like the helium-6 isotope - a wildly unstable joke of the universe. We know that, and that's how Elixir came to be! Insanely unstable, always sweet. Every time different, every time fruity as hell. We dump the best coffees in it, because who can say no? Take a sip of Elixir and feel like... whatever you want! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

A set of three coffees with a truly sinful profile! Packaged in a cardboard box with a winter jumper design. Inside are three brown jars of 126 grams each. Light roasted, they are designed for pour-over brewing methods or pour-over in a cup. For this set, we've thrown in some totally sinful coffees: 1. Geisha from Guatemala Farm: Agua Tibia Country: Guatemala Producer: San Jose Pinula Varietal: Geisha Processing: Natural SCA score: 88.5 Roaster's opinion A geisha from Guatemala, sin worthy! A simply outstanding coffee that shows in profile everything this elevated variety has to offer. Like walking into a flower shop and getting a candy from the lady behind the counter. 2. Fine Robusta (i.e. high-quality robusta) Farm: Chácara Recanto dos lpês Producer: Geanderson Gambarte Country: Brazil Varietal: Amazonian Robusta Processing: Natural Roaster's opinion Robusta of fine quality (equivalent to specialty), our total heresy this year! Does it taste like earth and tyres? No, it tastes like we couldn't distinguish it from the arabicas on the table! Lots of sweetness. Powerful body. A lot of heaviness, but balanced with fruitiness, so tropical. If you like a good beverage, this and a lot of rum and liqueur stories will soothe you to sleep... Ay, but no. Think you're Obelix and you fall into a cauldron of caffeine. A sin not to try it! 3. Blend: 50% Robusta + 50% Geisha SAY WHAAAAAT!!! Yes, we blended robusta and geisha, no sanctity for us!

Specialty cascara - died skin of coffee cherries from Guatemala. A profile characterized by superb sweetness and acidity of tropical fruits. An intense, complex and mouth-watering brew! Country: Guatemala Region: Acatenango Producer: Julio Melendez Farm: El Zapote Cultivar: geisha Processing: natural Altitude: 1300 - 1550 m.a.s.l. Harvest: February 2022 PROCESSING Here we have a pure geisha fruit from natural processing. We asked Julio this year to separate this cascara, which was then hand-searched to get rid of any impurities. Mother dear. Holy Lord. The whole symphony orchestra came out of it. THE FARM El Zapote is one of those farms that evoked hard to describe, extremely positive emotions. Beautifully situated at the base of two volcanoes, with wilderness at the bottom, add a rushing, winding river and a jungle vibe. Julio is a great guy, with a vast knowledge of coffee and a sleeve full of anecdotes. Open-minded, willing to experiment and engaging in unusual practices - we'll show the results of his work more than once! ROASTER'S COMMENT While serving this cascara, we get asked if we added sugar. And that's probably enough for a hundred words! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high florality, candy-like sweetness and a fantastic balance. Country: Guatemala Region: Frijanes  Producer: Castillo Family / Erik de la Roca Varietal: geisha Processing: natural Altitude: 1700 m a.s.l. Harvest: January - February 2022 Cupping score: 88.5 / 100 pts PROCESSING After harvesting, the coffee is thrown into a tank in whole fruit and stays there, fermenting a little, for about 24 hours. It is then spread out to dry on African beds. The process is carried out in a professorial manner - zero fermenty impurities. We have 100% geisha squeezed from geisha here! THE FARM Agua Tibia is managed by a producer friend of ours, whose coffees from La Esperanza we've had in the roaster before. Great conditions, altitude and the dedication of the entire team under Erik's leadership make these coffees simply better and better every year! ROASTER'S COMMENT Yeah, we don’t usually brag about geisha-this and geisha-that. But this is just an excellent coffee that shows in its profile everything this elevated variety has to offer. Like walking into a flower shop and getting a candy from the lady behind the counter. PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala,, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring deep, chocolate-like sweetness, pleasant fruitiness of berries and a perfect balance. Country: Guatemala Region: Acatenango Producer: Julio Melendez Varietal: caturra Processing: washed Altitude: 1500 m a.s.l. Harvest: January - February 2022 Cupping score: 86 / 100 pts PROCESSING After harvesting, the coffee is depulped straight away and then fermented for 24 hours in a clean tank. Nextly, the beans are washed, and an initial qualitative selection is made. Finally, drying occurs  on three-tier African beds. THE FARM El Zapote is one of those farms that evoked hard to describe, extremely positive emotions. Beautifully situated at the base of two volcanoes, with wilderness at the bottom, add a rushing, winding river and a jungle vibe. Julio is a great guy, with a vast knowledge of coffee and a sleeve full of anecdotes. Open-minded, willing to experiment and engaging in unusual practices - we'll show the results of his work more than once! ROASTER'S COMMENT This coffee gets 86 points on the sheet, but 90 in my heart. Amazing sweetness of high quality chocolate from a fancy store plus a good dose of jammy fruitiness, all balanced and clean as hell. 100% variety and terroir in a cup, which is not so popular these days... PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Medium roast, perfect for espresso machines and moka pots. A profile featuring high articulation and  sweetness, clear floral notes and intense fruitiness. Country: Guatemala Region: Acatenango Farm: El Llano Producer: Raul Perez Variety: Caturra Process: Washed Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: November - January 20/21 Cupping score: 86 / 100 points PROCESSING The harvested fruit ferments for up to 40 hours after picking and only then is it depulped. Drying in style - on African beds! As a result of years of experimentation, Raul always keeps a thick layer of beans, which he mixes every 40-60 minutes, depending on the sunlight at the time. The entire drying process takes 12-14 days. THE FARM El LLano is a boutique farm whose grounds start literally a few meters from the front door of Raul's house. Located in the beautiful Acatenango region, it is the little sister of the more popular La Soledad. The vast majority of the harvest from El Llano are super clean, fruity microlots, and that is also the case with this washed caturra. We ate ripe cherries here in March. And now we're shutting its roasted beans in jars. Freaking hell! ROASTER'S COMMENT I'm not even trying to write objectively about this coffee. It was on El Llano that I had my first real 'origin experience'. It is there, a dozen meters from the coffee trees, that I sleep, eat breakfast, fool around and drink wine when I come to Guatemala. Through all of these experiences, I was able to see directly Raul's outstanding expertise in growing, processing, farm management or lot selection. Take and drink from it all! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala,, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high sweetness of dark fruit and elegant florality. Country: Guatemala Region: Huehuetenango Producer: Diana & Hector Ovalle Varietal: pink bourbon Processing: washed Altitude: 1700 m a.s.l. Harvest: January - February 2022 Cupping score: 87.5 / 100 pts PROCESSING After harvesting, the coffee is depulped straight away and then fermented for 24 hours in a clean tank. Nextly, the beans are washed, and an initial qualitative selection is made. Finally, drying occurs  on  African beds. THE FARM El Oregano is a unique place - a farm located in the heart of the driest area in Huehuetenengo, where... no one grows coffee. Well, almost no one! Diana and Hector have created a unique terroir, accomplishing the almost impossible. The plantation is irrigated using a meticulously designed irrigation system, based on reservoirs and water from the river flowing in the valley. An original on a global scale! ROASTER'S COMMENT Next to Diana and Hector we are short and thin as a snake's ass! These are just some heretics. They grow coffee where no one else has dared. Dry, something like on the Kazakh steppe, but they managed with a thoughtful invention. The pink bourbon doesn't happen too often somehow, so give it a go and pour that boil! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Whole-bean Fine Robusta from Brazil, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Roasting Vice Champion - Piotr Jeżewski. Light roast, designed for pour-over brewing methods or a regular cup brew, but will also come out neatly as an espresso. A surprising profile, unusual for a "typical" robusta, featuring very high sweetness and fruitiness, a creamy body and a spicy finish. Country: Brazil Region: Matas de Rondonia  Producer: Geanderson Gambarte Farm: Recanto dos Ipês Varietal: Amazonian robusta Processing: natural Altitude: 290 m a.s.l. (sic!) PROCESSING Classic natural. Aight, let's call it classic +. Because the harvested cherries are not immediately spread for drying, they're fermented a little for the start. Hence in this coffee the obvious fruitiness characteristic of such a process. THE FARM 26-year-old Geanderson certainly knows his stuff. In 2021, he produced his first-ever specialty-quality coffee and immediately garnered a handful of plaudits, taking 3rd place in the Coffee of the Year category at International Coffee Week. He also sees good potential in the fine robusta segment, and coffees from him are actually strict TOP3 of any we've ever tasted. Heresies in full swing! ROASTER'S COMMENT Ooooo, well here it is a heretical no-holds-barred ride. Yes, it's robusta. But the good quality one. Fine it's called, not specialty. The altitude of the crop? Less than 300 meters above sea level, and what's wrong? You have a problem bloke? Deep fruit, powerful body. It's not even like you're taking a risk, it's just sincerely delicious! PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Costa Rica roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring high sweetness, notes of dark fruit and elegant florality. Country: Costa Rica Region: Brunca Producer: rodzina Ureña Farm: Cafe Rivense Varietal: Villalobos Processing: Black honey Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l. Harvest: November - Febrauary 2022 Cupping score: 87.5 / 100 pts PROCESSING Black honey or full honey. There are actually dozens of terms used by producers in Costa Rica to describe the thick layer of pulp left on the bean. But the most important thing is this: the Ureña family specialises in this style of honey process. They don't play around with any different layers - there is always as much pulp as possible! It's like having a friend at the camp canteen who will put a triple portion of marmalade for you. The effect in the cup - lots of depth, fruitiness and sweetness. THE FARM We visit this beautiful farm, nestled among the greenest mountains of central Costa Rica, every year! Well - the family business of Ureñas, where everything runs like a Swiss watch. La Fila is a plantation on the farm where basically only one arabica cultivar, very popular among the country, is grown. That’s villalobos. For coffee geeks - it’s a natural mutation of typica. For coffee drinkers - it’s full and fruity and just great! ROASTER'S COMMENT I always wish that the coffee that tasted like a million bucks a year ago would taste at least as good in this one. Sometimes it doesn't work out, because the weather, because the harvest is different, because something's wrong... Yet this time we have it, Ladies and Gentlemen, La Filia's magnificent profile rolls on in full swing. From the florals, to the fruit, some fermentation stories, to the caramel-like rich fullness. PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Guatemala,, roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for filter or cup brewing. A profile featuring deep, chocolate-like sweetness, pleasant fruitiness of berries and a perfect balance. Country: Guatemala Region: Acatenango Producer: Julio Melendez Varietal: caturra Processing: washed Altitude: 1500 m a.s.l. Harvest: January - February 2022 Cupping score: 86 / 100 pts PROCESSING After harvesting, the coffee is depulped straight away and then fermented for 24 hours in a clean tank. Nextly, the beans are washed, and an initial qualitative selection is made. Finally, drying occurs  on three-tier African beds. THE FARM El Zapote is one of those farms that evoked hard to describe, extremely positive emotions. Beautifully situated at the base of two volcanoes, with wilderness at the bottom, add a rushing, winding river and a jungle vibe. Julio is a great guy, with a vast knowledge of coffee and a sleeve full of anecdotes. Open-minded, willing to experiment and engaging in unusual practices - we'll show the results of his work more than once! ROASTER'S COMMENT This coffee gets 86 points on the sheet, but 90 in my heart. Amazing sweetness of high quality chocolate from a fancy store plus a good dose of jammy fruitiness, all balanced and clean as hell. 100% variety and terroir in a cup, which is not so popular these days... PACKAGING The coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.

Specialty beans from Honduras roasted at Heresy by the 2020 Polish Roasting Vice-Champion. Light roast, designed for pour-over methods or cup brewing. A profile characterized by high intensity and depth, with great balance between fruity and caramelized notes. Country: HondurasRegion: El Cielito, Santa BarbaraProducer: Roberto PortilloFarm: Don PanchoVarietal: parainemaProcessing: washedAltitude: 1500 m a.s.l.Harvest: April  2021Cupping score: 86.5 / 100 ptsPROCESSINGThe purest form of washed. A classic of the genre. After harvesting, the coffee is immediately depulped and put into a tank. There it ferments for 24 hours and then it's washed. Drying on African beds, about 18 days.THE FARMAlthough coffee growing has been a family thing for generations, Roberto has been focusing on specialty production for less than ten years. That's when he set his sights on parainema, a specific arabica variety that holds great potential for quality with increased resistance to common coffee plant diseases. Success? Year after year, he achieves a quality that allows him to export his coffee outside of Honduras, such as to such a heretic roaster!ROASTER'S COMMENTParainema - a variety that has entered Santa Barbara farms with a vogue. It's like eating cake and having cake. High productivity and disease resistance with definite quality potential. A little bit of lemonade, and a little bit of fruitiness, and a little bit of caramel stories, all with an intensity of A+.PACKAGINGThe coffee is packed in a brown jar made of PET, 100% recyclable or reusable. In case you're thinking "oh no, plastic!", bear in mind that standard coffee packaging is also made of plastic (and a few other materials, making it often harder to recycle). We also thought about glass, but it's heavier, more expensive, breakable and, wait for it, has the same or greater (sic!) environmental impact! A plastic jar turns out to be pretty eco-friendly, just remember to put it in the right container, or find a creative way to reuse it at home.