ESPRESSO OF THE MONTH: Hard Beans - Summer Blend Espresso 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Colombia and Ethiopia, roasted by Hard Beans roastery from Poland. Dark roast, perfect for espresso machines and moka pots. In the cup, you can find the notes of citrus fruit, flowers, and coconut.

Country: Colombia 60% / Ethiopia 40%

Region: Palestina, Huila / Guji

Varietal: Caturra, Tabi / Kurume, Welicho

Farm: Smallholders

Altitude: 1700 / 1800 - 2200 m a.s.l.

Processing: Washed

Cupping score: 84.5 / 100

ABOUT THE COFFEE

60% Colombia Sunshine from the Huila region

The municipality of Palestina is a remarkable place: it is called the “factory of water and forests” of Huila. It is characterized by two types of climate—cool and temperate—and the coffees from this area differ from the rest of Huila: they are more acidic and delicate, with noticeable fruity notes. Our coffee comes from a selected group of producers in the upper part of Palestina, located at around 1,700 m.a.s.l. This group of farmers specializes in varieties such as Tabi and Caturra.

The Cooperativa Departamental de Caficultores del Huila Ltda. (CADEFIHUILA) is a non-profit organization and one of the most important coffee cooperatives in Colombia. It covers 27 municipalities, supporting farmers through 45 coffee collection centers, 46 fertilizer shops, 36 agricultural supply stores, 16 permanent cupping labs, one mobile lab, and 7 drying facilities.

CADEFIHUILA runs programs aimed at achieving high production standards on farms. These standards are based on codes of conduct such as Fairtrade, Rainforest, 4C, and C.A.F.E. Practices. Developing certification processes for these specialized coffees allows the cooperative to meet the growing market demand for coffee purchased under specific conditions.

40% Ethiopia Suke Quto from the Guji region

Tesfaye Bekele, the founder of the Suke Quto farm, is one of the pioneers of specialty coffee from the Guji region. He says about his work: “Coffee is everything to me. I dedicate all my time and energy to the beans I harvest and process.” He is a true enthusiast, an environmental expert, and a leader in the region. His farm sits on exceptionally fertile volcanic soils. Tesfaye nurtures them using ecological practices, and all Suke Quto coffees are both organic and Rainforest Alliance certified.

ROASTER’S NOTE

Here’s a surprising fusion of coffees from two distant regions: a blend of 60% Colombia Sunshine and 40% Ethiopia Suke Quto—an incredibly subtle, summery combination.

Expect flavor notes of coconut flakes, flowers, and citrus… the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. This coffee is a guarantee of lightness and refreshment, an ideal way to extend the summer.

RECIPE

Coffee dose: 19 g

Yield: 60 g

Time: 30 seconds

Brew group water temperature: 90–92°C

Pressure: 8.5 bar

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!