Specialty coffee is an exceptional coffee that offers a unique tasting experience.
For a specialty coffee to be considered as such, it must be evaluated and graded according to strict criteria established by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
Here are some key elements that allow this designation :
Quality: A specialty coffee must score above 80 on a 100-point scale assigned by a certified coffee taster (SCAA) or approved Q Grader (CQI).
Provenance and origin: Specialty coffees are traceable from their plantation to the cup. This means that we know precisely their origin as well as the cultivation, harvesting and processing methods used. These premium coffees are usually associated with a specific production region, or even a particular farm or cooperative.
Growing and Processing: Specialty coffees are often sustainably grown and sourced using environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Our 6 Araku organic specialty coffees all obtained a score above 85: they are undoubtedly high-end specialty coffees.