The whole-bean coffee from Guatemala roasted by Arcaffe in Italy. Medium roast, perfect for espresso machines and moka pots. The flavour is well-balanced, sweet, with a pleasant acidity of citrus. The Doña Lucero project kicked off in 2020 in the province of Petatán, Huehuetenango region in North West Guatemala, where coffee cultivations extend for kilometres thanks to fertile soil and favourable climatic conditions. The collaboration between Amka and CSC – Certified Specialty Coffee, of which Arcaffè is a founding partner, was initiated in 2020 with the aim of promoting the development of the production and the commercial opportunities of 80 small coffee producing women in vulnerable socio-economic conditions, in order to help them to improve their circumstances. In Guatemala, as in most coffee-producing countries, the farmers are not aware of the quality of their produce and are therefore easy prey for the so-called coyotes, real speculators who buy the coffee at very low prices and then resell it to export companies. Often, the fees barely cover their expenses, but the farmers accept them because they are too poor, they need to sell their harvest quickly and have no alternative, especially if they are women. The (successful) objective of Amka and CSC was to promote the development of the productive and commercial chances of these small-scale producers. Their training ranged from coffee production issues to the promotion of the woman’s role, from the distribution of agricultural materials and products to specialised assistance for the improvement of cultivation techniques, down to the harvesting of coffee. Since the very first samples the experts of CSC Certified Specialty Coffee confirmed the high quality of the crop, and it immediately earned the label that the Consortium grants - as its name implies - to 'special' coffees, i.e. of great value. Thanks to this, the producers received a substantial premium – “an increase in revenue of almost 50%” - points out Amka, which shows how the effort towards a good work is recognised and repaid: an incentive to continue on the path taken, with no space left for speculators. "Guatemalan women fight every day against a series of discriminations that impede their economic, personal and social affirmation," says Fabrizio Frinolli Puzzilli, president of Amka. " In these first two years, we have worked hard, and the coffee that has arrived in Italy, imported and purchased by CSC, is the story of the commitment and sacrifice of the 80 women involved in the project. Women who have strongly believed in the project and have worked hard to demonstrate their enormous capabilities as workers and producers. The coffee is named Doña Lucero, in honour and memory of Lucero, a Guatemalan woman who has worked with Amka for more than 10 years, a brave and true warrior. Her spirit and everything she taught us in so many years of field work are inside every cup of this coffee, which smells of freedom and autonomy." To the question "What would you like a person to know about the cup of coffee they are drinking?", the almost unanimous answer of the 80 women involved in the project was: "The amount of work and effort that stands behind it, which is far more than one can imagine". Thanks to the price difference offered, compared to the market average, and the free supply of fertilisers, for the first time the women involved in the project felt recognised and valued. Moreover, this project is laying the foundations for some important changes, first and foremost is the economic independence. The payment for the coffee is in fact paid directly to the women, with the aim of emphasising that they are the sole beneficiaries and managers of the earnings coming from their work.

A blend of whole-bean coffee from Brazil, Guatemala and Mexico roasted by Arcaffe in Italy. Medium roast, perfect for espresso machines and moka pots. The flavour is well-balanced, with the notes of milk chocolate. Born in 2023, this 100% arabica blend represents our easy-going coffee for espresso and cappuccino. Named after the biggest and best-known island of the Tuscan archipelago, it aims to make good espresso enjoyable and easy to understand by everybody.

Mokacrema is a valued blend produced by Arcaffe according to the original recipe since 1949. It is characterized by aromas of flowers and malt, and well-defined hints of citrus. Its delicate acidity is balanced with pleasant and lasting honey flavour. The blend consists in a hundred per cent of Arabica from plantations in Central America and Ethiopia. It is a combination of the following beans: - Guatemala, Finca El Hato Blue - Ethiopia, Sidamo special selection - El Salvador, Finca San Luis - Brazil - washed, Fazenda Monte Alegre Those coffees are certified by the "CSC ® - Certified Speciality Coffee Association of Italy" - All packages are labelled with a number and hologram proving their high-quality and preventing counterfeiting.

Gorgona is the name of an island within the Tuscan archipelago which is located near Livorno. It is also the name of the new blend from Arcaffee roaster of high-quality Arabica beans (85%) and Robusta (15%). It has been created for those who prefer more intense flavor. Coffee made with these beans is very well balanced, full bodied, with delicate acidity and strong aroma. It leaves mild licorice aftertaste. It is a blend of high quality Arabica beans (85%) and Robusta (15%): - Brazil - washed, Fazenda Lagoa do Morro - India, Vellakadai estate - Brazil - natural, Fazenda Samambaia - India - robusta, Manamboli estate.

Background for this blend comes from the longing for a real dark roasting of high-quality coffee beans. Although the beans are dark roasted, they keep their clear and intense aroma. This coffee has a smoky flavour with a slight hint of sweetness and loads of fruit notes. Thanks to the experience in the dark roasting of coffee, the beans still retain most of their aromas. Its aftertaste is clear and remains for a long time. This coffee is perfect for a Dripper, French Press, Moka coffee maker and the traditional espresso brewing method. This edition consists of: - Brazil Fazenda Dois Irmaos/Pantano - Ethiopia Adreacha Gr. 2 - El Salvador Menendez

Ground specialty coffee blend roasted by Johan & Nyström roastery from Sweden. Medium roast, best for pour-over coffee makers machines and French Presses. Fika is an important part of Swedish culture which means a tea or coffee break. This coffee was created to cultivate this tradition. This is full-bodied, perfectly balanced coffee with delicate hints of cocoa. Have a coffee break! Current blend consists of: - Brazil Fazenda Dois Irmaos/Pantano - Ethiopia Adreacha Gr. 2 - El Salvador Menendez

Beans from Brazil, roasted by Etno roastery from Poland. Medium roast makes this coffee perfect for espresso and pour-over coffee machines. You will find this coffee full of sweetness, with notes of nuts and chocolate. Country: Brazil Region: Minas Growing altitude: 1150 - 1350 m above sea level. Botanical variety: Yellow Bourbon Bean processing: Natural

Coffee beans from Colombia, roasted by Polish Etno roastery. Medium roast makes this coffee perfect for espresso and pour-over coffee machines. You will find this coffee full of citrus-like acidity and the notes of dark chocolate. Country: Colombia Region: Medellin Growing altitude: 1400 - 1700 m above sea level. Botanical variety: various types of local arabica Bean processing: Washed

The beans from Ethiopia, from forest areas with a high degree of shading. Roasted by Polish Etno Cafe Roastery. The beans are medium roasted, ideal for manual and automatic coffee machines and moka pots. Its taste is dominated by intense hints of kompot and chocolate. Country: Ethiopia Region: Djimmah Growing altitude: 1650 - 2000 m above sea level. Botanical variety: Arabica, Heirloom Bean processing: Natural

Whole-bean specialty coffee roasted by HAYB roastery from Poland. The package contains beans from Rwanda scoring 86+ points. Light roast, recommended especially for batch pour-overs. Also great for drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. In the cup, you can expect loads of fruity sweetness and pleasant acidity. Origin: Rwanda Rushashi