Original grains, grands crus and exclusive blends
Origin beans, grand crus, exclusive blends - have you ever heard these terms? The world of coffee is full of fascinating features and characteristics. Let us explain the subtleties between these three terms, so that you'll be better equipped to enjoy your cup of coffee.
Original grains
The bean of origin, as the name suggests, designates the place where the coffee comes from. Each bean includes several different characteristics: the soil, climate and cultivation methods specific to a particular region. These coffees are often labelled according to their country of origin, such as Colombia or Costa Rica.
The beans of origin offer diverse flavors influenced by the unique characteristics of their terroir. For example, Ethiopian coffees may have hints of cocoa, while Colombian coffees may offer spicier profiles.
☕ For lovers of mild to medium-bodied coffeewe recommend Tarrazuthe Santo-Domingothe Panama BoquettePeru Peru and Sumatra Sumatra Mandheling and for lovers of full-bodied coffee Colombian SupremoColombian Guatemala, Kalossi Celebesthe Maragogype
Grands Crus
Grand crus, the coffees prized by the coffee industry, are often compared to great wines in the world of viticulture. These exceptional coffees are grown in unique microclimates and each bean is selected for its exceptional quality and refined taste. Coffees in this category are often produced in limited quantities and are prized by connoisseurs for their rarity and excellence.
In other words, Grands Crus are grains of origin selected by expert councils and given this particular appellation. Regions such as Panama, Kenya and Ethiopia are renowned for producing world-renowned Grands Crus.
☕ Curious to try a Grands Crus? For a medium-bodied coffee, try the Tanzania Peaberry and the Papua Sigri. For those in the mood for a coffee with powerwe suggest the Yirgacheffe as well as Kenya AA
*Important note Grand Cru can sometimes be a misleading appellation... although it's world-renowned, if a bean isn't roasted properly, the aromas and taste can be greatly affected. It's also important to remember that many variables can affect your coffee, such as transport, storage, harvest year, and so on. Also, the hand (or la mano as the Italians say) can have a big impact on the cup of coffee, so you too have a role to play in extracting the best.
Exclusive blends - a secret of consistency
Exclusive blends represent the roaster's creativity and talent. They are meticulously prepared blends, combining original beans and grands crus to create balanced flavor profiles unique to each roasting house. By playing with the proportions of the blended coffees, the blending process harmonizes everything and ensures a consistent taste.
Coffee blends, when carried out by a master roaster, provide consistent and often superior quality to single-origin coffees. Indeed, each coffee harvest can vary considerably due to multiple factors such as climatic conditions or bean moisture. The master roaster carefully adjusts the recipe for each roast to balance these variations. As a result, the final blend not only offers consistency in taste, but can also surpass in quality the individual grands crus that make it up.
Exclusive blends offer incomparable versatility, adapted to different extraction and preparation methods. Whether you prefer a full-bodied espresso or a filter coffee, there's sure to be an exclusive blend to satisfy your taste buds.
☕ Do we have any exclusive blends? Of course we do! Café Castelo is renowned for these and owes its success to them. For lovers of mild coffees , the Trois-Montagnes will delight you. If you prefer medium-bodied coffees, try the Grand Coeur and the Miel Noir. Finally, if you prefer your coffee full-bodied, you'll appreciate Malabar,Espresso, Catalana and Calamaro .
Conclusion: explore, enjoy and have fun!
Whether you're a coffee purist looking for the authenticity of original beans, or an epicurean adventurer looking for new experiences, we've got the perfect coffee waiting for you. People always ask us OUR best seller, well the answer is simple, every kind is the best for someone. We keep only the coffees that customers love in our product ranges, and if there was only one good kind, we'd sell just one.
With each cup, we invite you to plunge into a sensory journey, that of the Café Castelo universe. Happy tasting!
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