{"title":"Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore all our available specialty coffees – for filter and espresso. Fully traceable and roasted to highlight their unique character. New coffees are added regularly as freshly harvested beans arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-shipping-sample-pack","title":"Free Shipping Sample Pack 3x100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan't decide which coffees you want to order? Prefer to discover several coffees in small quantities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sample Pack is just the right thing for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will send you 100 grams each of three selected coffees, suitable for filter and espresso brewing alike, as well as many other brewing methods. Since our coffee offer always covers a wide range of different aroma profiles, the Sample Pack offers the same diversity as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can not choose the coffees included in the sample pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most exclusive coffees are not usually included in the sample pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may receive the same coffee twice if you order more than one sample pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNO free US shipping! \u003c\/strong\u003eDue to ambiguities in US laws and additional fees upon import to the USA, there will be an additional shipping charge for sample pack orders with delivery to the US. The fee is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616828498263,"sku":"BU-SPL-01-300G-WB","price":25.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Drip-Roasters-Filter-Sample-Pack-5.jpg?v=1785852581"},{"product_id":"colombia-el-diviso","title":"Colombia El Diviso","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt first sip, this coffee tastes punchy, intense and surprising. The next sip, we find notes of berries and a lot of body. The coffee is extremely sweet, with tropical fruit notes of passion fruit, pineapple or mango, yet it is balanced and clear, a little bit like a multi-fruit juice – but at the same time much more complex. It's incredible how different coffee can taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the harvest, only the very ripe coffee cherries are picked, which is checked by measuring the sucrose contents with a brix meter. The cherries are then placed in open plastic containers and left to oxidize for 48 hours. During this time, the sugar content and pH value are constantly monitored. Next, the cherries are placed in cold water in order for unripe, defective or lower-density beans to float to the top so they can be sorted out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by a thermal shock, which means the beans are rinsed with warm water that loosens the molecular structure and starts the fermentation process. The process is supported by adding a small quantity of yeast. The coffee cherries and yeast are then placed in plastic buckets, which are sealed airtight. For the next 38 hours, the coffee and microorganisms are left to themselves. Finally, a controlled drying process takes place in several stages and the coffee is dried to a moisture content of 10.5-11.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ombligon variety has been receiving more attention recently, as high-quality coffees were produce from this variety and it was used in competitions more often. It is primarily grown in Colombia and often offers a very complex flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49616812376407,"sku":"CO-COL-DVO-F02-250G-WB","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959826452823,"sku":"CO-COL-DVO-F02-1K-WB","price":93.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-El-Diviso-Nestor-Lasso-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1785840103"},{"product_id":"colombia-la-esperanza-gesha","title":"Colombia La Esperanza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis coffee is incredibly elegant and offers multiple layers of flavors. With each sip, you discover new aromas. We find lots of citrus notes, especially of oranges, paired well with florals, along with some ripe red berry as well as elderflower notes. A complex and beautiful coffee for special occasions – or just to treat yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gesha is another coffee we have bought with the support of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catacafeexport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCata Café Export\u003c\/a\u003e, who foster a good relationship with the Lopez family and who exported this coffee for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter the harvest, the coffee cherries are immediately put into sealed plastic bags in order for the fermentation process to start right away. The next morning, the cherries are removed from the bags and, using a machine that Jairo designed himself, cherries with lower density or defects are sorted out. After this first, mechanical sorting, the cherries are sorted by hand and separated into three different categories depending on their ripeness. While the cherries that are not perfectly ripe yet will undergo a longer fermentation and be used for washed and honey-processed lots, only the perfectly ripe cherries are used for naturals. These are put into sealed plastic tanks for four days of carbonic maceration. Besides constantly monitoring the pH value during this time, they make sure the temperature does not climb above 24°C. According to LACIA, a cool and controlled fermentation is key in order to maintain the floral notes of the coffee. The last step is a controlled drying on raised beds to reach a moisture content of 10.5-11.5%. For the most part, this takes place in a greenhouse, where temperature and airflow are being monitored, before the beans are moved into the open sun to finish the drying process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48826376618327,"sku":"CO-COL-ESP-F01-250G-WB","price":31.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-La-Esperanza-Jairo-Lopez-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1721069669"},{"product_id":"brazil-otavio","title":"Brazil Otavio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is not a classic Brazilian espresso, although it does have the typical cocoa and hazelnut notes often attributed to Brazilian coffees, paired well with a subtle orange note. However, the fermentation contributes a lot to the sweetness and complements the flavor profile with notes of ripe, tropical fruits. We are thinking of guava or papaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, the coffee is put into big bags for 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation. It is then placed on patios for some 15-20 days of drying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48826377503063,"sku":"CO-BRA-OTA-E04-250G-WB","price":16.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959784313175,"sku":"CO-BRA-OTA-E04-1K-WB","price":57.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50959784345943,"sku":"CO-BRA-OTA-E04-4K-WB","price":222.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Brazil-Otavio-Reis-Fazenda-do-Salto-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1773282062"},{"product_id":"rwanda-impano","title":"Rwanda Impano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis spectacular coffee is very sweet, with a rich mouthfeel, and full of dark berry and tropical fruit notes. Thanks to a light and rather short roast, its intense sweetness and its heavier flavors are beautifully balanced out by a wonderful, fruity juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, the coffee cherries are floated in order to remove defects, before the good cherries are put into tanks for 100 hours of anaerobic fermentation. This contributes to the funky, wine-like characteristics of the coffee. When the fermentation is finished, the coffee is dried on raised beds for 25 to 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48826378027351,"sku":"CO-RWA-IMP-E01-250G-WB","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"750g","offer_id":48826378060119,"sku":"CO-RWA-IMP-E01-750G-WB","price":50.4,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Rwanda-Impano-Gasharu-Coffee-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1721069669"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-buku-abel","title":"Ethiopia Buku Abel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee surprises with a refreshingly clean profile for a natural. It combines notes of ripe berries and stone fruit with black tea aromatics. This wonderful combination of aromas, the clarity and brightness as well as a lot of sweetness were what made us first fall in love with this coffee – and reminds us of a classic peach iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe freshly picked cherries are first sorted to remove overripe and unripe ones. The coffee is then dried on raised beds for 7–10 days and moved frequently to ensure an even and consistent drying process. During the hot hours at midday and the cold hours at night, the coffee is covered for protection. When dried sufficiently, it is being sorted again, milled and bagged for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49616825581911,"sku":"CO-ETH-BUA-F01-250G-WB","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51461091557719,"sku":"CO-ETH-BUA-F01-1K-WB","price":66.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":51461091590487,"sku":"CO-ETH-BUA-F01-4K-WB","price":257.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Ethiopia-Buku-Abel-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1786030751"},{"product_id":"brazil-santa-clara","title":"Brazil Santa Clara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis espresso roast is beautifully round and balanced. Milk chocolate and hazelnut dominate the flavor profile, alongside a subtle orange note. All of this is accompanied by a great deal of sweetness, making us think of cane sugar or even nutella. Thanks to the balance, plenty of sweetness and a round, pleasant body, this coffee is an ideal single-farm coffee for every day. It \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis very forgiving in brewing and offers a lot of flexibility for different brew recipes, ranging from a low-acidity cup with more of these chocolate and nut notes, when extracted slower, to a faster extraction on the fruitier side when you grind a little coarser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49616801825111,"sku":"CO-BRA-SCL-E01-250G-WB","price":13.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50591026512215,"sku":"CO-BRA-SCL-E01-1K-WB","price":46.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50591026544983,"sku":"CO-BRA-SCL-E01-4K-WB","price":177.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Brazil-Fazenda-Santa-Clara-Paulo-Alfonso-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1762521154"},{"product_id":"brazil-canta-galo-catuai","title":"Brazil Canta Galo Catuai","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in Campos Altos in the Cerrado Mineiro of Minas Gerais, Canta Galo is a traditional family farm. This area is one of Brazil’s higher-altitude coffee growing regions and it thus benefits from great climatic conditions for the cultivation of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarina do Carmo Santanna de Carvalho and her son Heron Reger de Carvalho Junior grow a number of different varieties on their 48-hectare farm, which sounds big compared to many coffee farms we work with in other countries, but not so much when you compare it to coffee farms in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanta Galo literally means the rooster sings. But not only roosters roam the hills of the farm. More than 60% of the Fazenda Canta Galo is untouched land with rainforest, waterfalls and springs that help to preserve the sustainability of the local ecosystem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways seeking ways to improve the quality of their coffee, it comes as no surprise that this very coffee lot has won 4th place in the Pulped Natural category of the 7th Campos Altos and Region Coffee Quality Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thick, full-bodied, syrupy coffee is very sweet, bursting with ripe fruit flavors that make us think of grapes, wine, even rum and perhaps some tropical fruits here and there. All of this is topped off with a beautiful floral aftertaste that lingers in your mouth for quite some time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48874875748695,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E01-250G-WB","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"750g","offer_id":48874875781463,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E01-750G-WB","price":51.85,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Brazil-Fazenda-Canta-Galo-Catuai-Heron_Reger-de-Carvalho-Junior-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1721580291"},{"product_id":"brazil-canta-galo","title":"Brazil Canta Galo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis thick, full-bodied, syrupy coffee is very sweet, bursting with ripe fruit flavors that make us think of tamarind, grapes, cherries and perhaps some tropical fruits here and there. The typical hazelnut note of Brazilian coffees is not missing, either, and is paired beautifully with a subtle rum-like note from the fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48874876043607,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E02-250G-WB","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"750g","offer_id":48874876076375,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E02-750G-WB","price":47.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959745941847,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E02-1K-WB","price":58.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50959745974615,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E02-4K-WB","price":225.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Brazil-Fazenda-Canta-Galo-Heron_Reger-de-Carvalho-Junior-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1721580320"},{"product_id":"colombia-el-dragon-decaf","title":"Colombia El Dragón Decaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is produced by 25 smallholder producers in the Santa Maria Community. Some of these farmers are well-known to produce high-quality coffees and regularly take part in quality competitions for green coffee. Their coffees are also sold separately, but they all contribute part of their beans to this community decaf lot, which is then processed further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coffee Quest exports this coffee for us. The company operates a washing station nearby and works closely with the producers, supporting them in improving quality, economic issues and sustainability. For example, training is provided on how to efficiently compost the pulp of the coffee cherries left over after processing without damaging the soil. Or they look at how to deal with waste water from coffee processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is decaffeinated using the ethyl acetate method, also known as the sugarcane process. Ethanol is obtained from the fermented syrup of sugar cane, which is available in large quantities in Colombia. This alcohol is mixed with acetic acid to produce ethyl acetate, which is then diluted with water. The coffee beans are first steamed to open the pore structure and then soaked in the liquid. This binds the caffeine and is then disposed of. The process is repeated several time and each time more caffeine is transported out of the beans. Finally, they are steamed again to remove any residues of the ethyl acetate before the beans are dried once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Dragón Decaf allows you to enjoy specialty coffee without caffeine, creating a balanced cup with a smooth texture and plenty of sweetness. That sweetness is perfectly complemented by a slightly berry-like acidity and notes of dried stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48874876436823,"sku":"CO-COL-DDR-E01-250G-WB","price":14.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"750g","offer_id":48874876469591,"sku":"CO-COL-DDR-E01-750G-WB","price":41.75,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-El-Dragon-Decaf-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1721580774"},{"product_id":"peru-la-confianza","title":"Peru La Confianza","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural processed coffee convinced us with its beautiful acidity and jam-like sweetness. It offers notes of red and some tropical fruit and beautiful wine-like aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the last few years, coffee production on La Confianza was adapted to the natural process almost entirely. Though moving the coffee constantly and controlling the temperature during drying is generating additional work, Angel says, they save a lot of water as well as time spent washing the coffee – and the quality might just be better that way too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, the coffee cherries are put out to dry on the raised drying beds for 8-15 days, before being moved to the patio, where drying continues. The family follows a strict process, which results in great consistency and an excellent cup quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have bought Angel and Edita's coffee for the fourth consecutive year and increased the purchased quantity over the years. Last year, we visited them in Las Pirias – read up on it \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/stories\/sourcing-specialty-coffee-from-ecuador-and-peru\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sourcing specialty coffee from Ecuador and Peru\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- notionvc: 80fd09e9-4984-4fe4-855e-1037b9ec09b3 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":48874876961111,"sku":"CO-PER-CZA-E01-250G-WB","price":18.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959723757911,"sku":"CO-PER-CZA-E01-1K-WB","price":64.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50959723790679,"sku":"CO-PER-CZA-E01-4K-WB","price":249.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Peru-Finca-La-Confianza-Jose-Angel-Espinoza-Caruajulca-Espresso-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1779710965"},{"product_id":"colombia-la-divisa","title":"Colombia La Divisa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis coffee is very balanced and sweet with slightly floral notes, a subtle citrus acidity and a yogurt-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSebastian Gomez was born into coffee: His father John has been working in coffee for more than 30 years and bought his farm La Divisa in 1995. Sebastian witnessed the specialty coffee movement when he was living abroad. When he returned to Colombia in 2014, he wanted to be more involved in his father’s farm – and he wanted to grow specialty coffee rather than focusing on quantity. They soon started to plant varieties such as Gesha and Pink Bourbon and after three years of hard work and learning more about cultivating and processing coffee, he was very happy with the results. Today, Sebastian runs the 13-hectare farm along with his father and his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49616819159383,"sku":"CO-COL-DVA-F01-250G-WB","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959709929815,"sku":"CO-COL-DVA-F01-1K-WB","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-Finca-La-Divisa-Sebastian-Gomez-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1722532677"},{"product_id":"taiwan-yangui-gesha","title":"Taiwan Yangui Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was the first coffee in our offer grown in Asia – and it's back the third year. After buying the honey process before, it is a washed coffee this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee from the Alishan region is known for complex flavor profiles. This washed Gesha is no exception: It is beautifully balanced and creamy, with elegant aromatics of florals, tea, chamomile or vanilla – as well as subtle citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the coffee was processed using the washed process: After a short low-oxygen fermentation, it was pulped, washed, and dried using a mechanical dryer the producer built himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead up on our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/stories\/two-specialty-coffee-farms-in-taiwans-alishan-mountains\" title=\"Two specialty coffee farms in Taiwan's Alishan Mountains\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecent trip\u003c\/a\u003e to Taiwan or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/stories\/drinking-sourcing-and-discovering-specialty-coffee-in-taiwan\" title=\"Drinking, Sourcing, and Discovering Specialty Coffee in Taiwan\"\u003ethe one before\u003c\/a\u003e in the Stories section. On both trips, we visited this farm as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":49616844980567,"sku":"CO-TWN-YAN-F01-150G-WB","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51610550468951,"sku":"CO-TWN-YAN-F01-1K-WB","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Taiwan-Yangui-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1786028363"},{"product_id":"costa-rica-la-angostura","title":"Costa Rica La Angostura","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee from the land of pura vida, produced in the beautiful, mountainous region of Tarrazú, can be found on our shelves for the fourth consecutive year. It \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis very sweet and balanced and we find notes of stone fruit, toffee and dried fruits. To us, it's a great morning coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting the cherries, they are pulped with the Ecopulper – an important tool for the family, as it allows them to define the amount of mucilage that is being removed from the coffee beans before the fermentation and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order for the coffee to dry evenly, they ensure that it is moved frequently during drying. On the first day, they spread out the coffee in a thin layer and constantly keep an eye on it. Next, usually on the third day, they distribute the coffee in slightly thicker layers to slow down drying a little bit. The coffee is then moved every hour until the sun sets in order for it to dry consistently. During the hottest hours of the day, they cover the coffee to avoid it being exposed to too much heat. The whole drying process takes about 12-15 days. After that, the resulting parchment coffee is put into plastic bags to rest for two months, before it's dry-milled to get rid of the parchment layer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49616826270039,"sku":"CO-CRI-ANG-F03-250G-WB","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959694627159,"sku":"CO-CRI-ANG-F03-1K-WB","price":59.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":51782567985495,"sku":"CO-CRI-ANG-F03-4K-WB","price":226.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Costa-Rica-Microbeneficio-La-Angostura-Maria-Arleen-Jimenez-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1758806597"},{"product_id":"guatemala-txayalaj","title":"Guatemala T'xayalaj","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis creamy coffee has notes of berries, a nougat-like sweetness and an intense chocolaty aroma. With milk, it almost reminds us of drinking a hot chocolate at times. Combined with the beautiful wild strawberry and raspberry notes, expect a wonderfully balanced and very sweet cup of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have been buying this coffee for the last five years and roasted it both for filter and espresso before. 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It borders the well-known Yirgacheffe district and Gedeb coffees tend to share many of the sought-after attributes the neighboring district is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49753723208023,"sku":"CO-ETH-RES-F01-250G-WB","price":15.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959587148119,"sku":"CO-ETH-RES-F01-1K-WB","price":53.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Ethiopia-Resite-Filter-Espresso-Drip-Roasters-Foto.jpg?v=1735647120"},{"product_id":"rwanda-kamajumba","title":"Rwanda Kamajumba","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee makes for a sweet and fruity filter coffee with a lot of clarity and pronounced notes of citrus fruit and cherries or red berries, rounded off by elegant black tea and subtle chocolate notes. 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This probably accounts for at least some of the juicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe visited Kenya a while ago along with our sourcing partner Vava Coffee. You can find out more about our trip in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Travel Report Kenya\" href=\"\/blogs\/stories\/origin-trip-kenya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etravel report\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50384423453015,"sku":"CO-KEN-ELG-E01-250G-WB","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"750g","offer_id":50384561307991,"sku":"CO-KEN-ELG-E01-750G-WB","price":49.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50958849343831,"sku":"CO-KEN-ELG-E01-1K-WB","price":58.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50958849376599,"sku":"CO-KEN-ELG-E01-4K-WB","price":225.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Kenya-Elgon-Espresso-Vava-Coffee-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1744184087"},{"product_id":"coffee-up-blend","title":"Coffee Up Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom Blend for Coffee Up in Geneva\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50476637684055,"sku":"CO-BLE-CUP-E01-250G-WB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50476637749591,"sku":"CO-BLE-CUP-E01-1K-WB","price":48.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50476637782359,"sku":"CO-BLE-CUP-E01-4K-WB","price":186.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Coffee-Up-Blend-Brazil-Santa-Clara-Guatemala-Txayalaj-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1746610248"},{"product_id":"colombia-pitalito-decaf","title":"Colombia Pitalito Decaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis decaf is super round and mellow with a toffee-like sweetness. It reminds us of dried or cooked stone fruit. Produced by several smallholder producers from different municipalities in and around Pitalito, it was decaffeinated in Colombia using the ethyl acetate process, also known as the sugarcane method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugarcane Decaffeination Method uses ethyl acetate (E.A.), a naturally occurring compound and solvent derived through the fermentation of sugarcane, to extract the caffeine from green coffee. By fermenting molasses derived from sugarcane, ethanol is created. This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid to create the compound ethyl acetate, which is used as a solvent to remove the caffeine from the coffee beans. Since sugar cane is readily available, this is a very popular natural method to decaffeinate coffee in Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the process, the green coffee is steamed at low pressure for about 30 minutes to open up its pores, allowing for caffeine extraction. Coffee is then placed in tanks, which are filled with a solution of water and ethyl acetate. This solvent bonds with the salts of chlorogenic acids within the coffee, allowing for the extraction of caffeine. Once the coffee is saturated, the tank is drained and a fresh load of the solution is added. This process is repeated several times for about eight hours in total, each time more of the caffeine is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, the coffee is removed from the solution and prepped for a final round of low-pressure steaming to remove traces of the E.A. Finally, the coffee is dried once again, physically polished to ensure cleanliness and packaged for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50631445479767,"sku":"CO-COL-DPI-E01-250G-WB","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50958817427799,"sku":"CO-COL-DPI-E01-1K-WB","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50958817460567,"sku":"CO-COL-DPI-E01-4K-WB","price":212.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-Pitalito-Decaf-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1746610157"},{"product_id":"colombia-las-flores-decaf","title":"Colombia Las Flores Decaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe days of boring decaf are over. In fact, this might just be the most spectacular decaf you've come across. We taste all sorts of berry notes in this one, paired with a whole lot of sweetness. Think strawberry ice cream!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eAfter harvest, the coffee cherries are carefully inspected to ensure they are at peak ripeness. They are then floated to remove any defects, which is followed by a 48-hour oxidation phase. Next, the cherries are pulped and the beans undergo a 72-hour anaerobic fermentation. During this stage, a mother culture—carefully maintained by Jhoan from batch to batch—is introduced to enhance flavor development. Following fermentation, the beans are subjected to a thermal shock, being washed first with hot water, followed by colder water—a technique that has become more and more popular over the last couple of years. Finally, the coffee is sun-dried to complete the process. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe decaffeination is conducted in Colombia, using the ethyl acetate process, also known as the sugarcane method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugarcane Decaffeination Method uses ethyl acetate (E.A.), a naturally occurring compound and solvent derived through the fermentation of sugarcane, to extract the caffeine from green coffee. By fermenting molasses derived from sugarcane, ethanol is created. This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid to create the compound ethyl acetate, which is used as a solvent to remove the caffeine from the coffee beans. Since sugar cane is readily available, this is a very popular natural method to decaffeinate coffee in Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the process, the green coffee is steamed at low pressure for about 30 minutes to open up its pores, allowing for caffeine extraction. Coffee is then placed in tanks, which are filled with a solution of water and ethyl acetate. This solvent bonds with the salts of chlorogenic acids within the coffee, allowing for the extraction of caffeine. Once the coffee is saturated, the tank is drained and a fresh load of the solution is added. This process is repeated several times for about eight hours in total, each time more of the caffeine is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, the coffee is removed from the solution and prepped for a final round of low-pressure steaming to remove traces of the E.A. Finally, the coffee is dried once again, physically polished to ensure cleanliness and packaged for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50662316835159,"sku":"CO-COL-DFL-F01-250G-WB","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50958756053335,"sku":"CO-COL-DFL-F01-1K-WB","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-Las-Flores-Decaf-Jhoan-Vergara-Filter-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1765178190"},{"product_id":"batch-brew-random-filter","title":"Batch Brew Random Filter","description":"","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50703578628439,"sku":"CO-BLE-BAK-F01-1K-WB","price":45.73,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"brazil-canta-galo-gesha","title":"Brazil Canta Galo Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis coffee is sweet and elegant and pairs notes of hazelnut and cocoa with somewhat rummy notes from the fermentation, reminding us of tamarind as well. With this coffee, we feature a Gesha from Brazil in our offer for the first time. Though adding some floral notes and creating a profile that's a little more elegant and lighter than other coffees we've bought from the same farm, the coffee still presents the region-specific profile overall. It's our most affordable Gesha to date and an opportunity to try this exclusive variety grown in an area where it's not so commonly cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50948848812375,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E03-250G-WB","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959842607447,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E03-1K-WB","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50959842640215,"sku":"CO-BRA-CAG-E03-4K-WB","price":239.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Brazil-Fazenda-Canta-Galo-Geisha-HeronReger-de-Carvalho-Junior-Espresso-Drip-Roasters-Foto.jpg?v=1750096738"},{"product_id":"colombia-el-placer-gesha","title":"Colombia El Placer Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Gesha is full of floral notes, paired with a beautiful honey-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post-harvest processing is conducted according to a strict protocol and precision is key for the team at El Placer. The freshly harvested coffee cherries are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erigorously sorted to ensure 95% are fully ripe and 5% are semi-ripe. The sorted cherries then undergo a 48-hour anaerobic fermentation in 200-liter canisters, maintained at a consistent 18°C. This phase is enhanced by CO2 injection for controlled fermentation. Following fermentation, the beans are first dried for five days and then immersed in water with an oxygen pump for 48 hours. Finally, the coffee proceeds through a carefully managed, two-stage drying protocol, intentionally decelerated by the application of shade netting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":50956033950039,"sku":"CO-COL-PLA-F01-150G-WB","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50959861219671,"sku":"CO-COL-PLA-F01-1K-WB","price":188.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-El-Placer-Geisha-Sebastian-Ramirez-Geisha-Cata-Drip-Roasters-Foto.jpg?v=1750166194"},{"product_id":"colombia-santander-decaf","title":"Colombia Santander Decaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a sweet and balanced decaf with notes of chocolate, toffee and citrus fruit. The coffee is grown by multiple smallholder producers from various municipalities in the department of Santander, mostly in the «Cordillera Oriental» (Eastern Cordillera). It was decaffeinated in Colombia using the ethyl acetate process, also known as the sugarcane method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugarcane Decaffeination Method uses ethyl acetate (E.A.), a naturally occurring compound and solvent derived through the fermentation of sugarcane, to extract the caffeine from green coffee. By fermenting molasses derived from sugarcane, ethanol is created. This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid to create the compound ethyl acetate, which is used as a solvent to remove the caffeine from the coffee beans. Since sugar cane is readily available, this is a very popular natural method to decaffeinate coffee in Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the process, the green coffee is steamed at low pressure for about 30 minutes to open up its pores, allowing for caffeine extraction. Coffee is then placed in tanks, which are filled with a solution of water and ethyl acetate. This solvent bonds with the salts of chlorogenic acids within the coffee, allowing for the extraction of caffeine. Once the coffee is saturated, the tank is drained and a fresh load of the solution is added. This process is repeated several times for about eight hours in total, each time more of the caffeine is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, the coffee is removed from the solution and prepped for a final round of low-pressure steaming to remove traces of the E.A. Finally, the coffee is dried once again, physically polished to ensure cleanliness and packaged for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51735003660631,"sku":"CO-COL-DSA-E01-250G-WB","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51735003726167,"sku":"CO-COL-DSA-E01-1K-WB","price":55.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":51735003758935,"sku":"CO-COL-DSA-E01-4K-WB","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-Santander-Decaf-Espresso-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1758223154"},{"product_id":"yemen-wadi-jannat","title":"Yemen Wadi Jannat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur second limited edition release from Yemen is Wadi Jannat, produced by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewomen farmers of the Wadi Al-Jannat smallholder community. The coffee is sweet and rich with all sorts of ripe and juicy fruit notes and tea-like aromatics. Qima provides support to the farmer community to implement quality-focused practices across cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":52182586360151,"sku":"CO-YEM-WJA-F01-150G-WB","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":52182586392919,"sku":"CO-YEM-WJA-F01-1K-WB","price":139.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Yemen-Wadi-Jannat-Filter-Limited-Edition-Qima-Coffee-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1764357169"},{"product_id":"drip-bags-mexico-maricela","title":"Drip Bags Mexico Maricela","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrip bags are a coffee staple across Japan, Taiwan and South Korea and are quickly taking over the world. No scale, no gooseneck kettle, no fancy equipment required: These single-use filter bags fold out and sit on the rim of a cup. You pour hot water through and you have a proper hand brew. Simply enjoy your specialty coffee wherever you are, be it at the top of a mountain, in a hotel room or on a plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our drip bags contains 12g of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driproasters.info\/products\/mexico-maricela\" title=\"Mexico Maricela\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMexico Maricela\u003c\/a\u003e, a sustainably sourced, light-roasted natural from the Sierra Mazateca in Oaxaca, Mexico. The coffee is sweet like candy, full of ripe fruit notes, yet clean and juicy – think cherry, mango, red berries and grape. Produced by Maricela Esperón on her farm El Sótano, where the coffee goes through an extended fermentation before being dried on raised beds for up to 45 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sachets are nitrogen-flushed during packaging to preserve freshness and therefore have a shelf life of 12 months. The filter is industrially compostable and the sachet is recyclable in plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted in Bern. Store in a cool and dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrip bags are sold separately or in a box. The box contains 8 bags × 12g of specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrew Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear open the sachet at the notch, remove the drip bag and tear off the top of the filter along the mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend the hangers, place on your cup and get ready to pour. If available, use water just off boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the coffee filter with water halfway, then wait for 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop up the filter 3 more times, letting the water draw down between pours until the coffee bed is nearly dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the water has completely drained through the coffee bed, lift the drip bag from the cup and discard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy your coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Single bag","offer_id":53048964186455,"sku":"CO-MEX-MAR-F01-12G-DRB","price":3.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 8","offer_id":53048964219223,"sku":"CO-MEX-MAR-F01-12G-DRB-8","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Drip-Bag-Mexico-Maricela-Drip-Roasters-Single-Serve-Pourover-Drip-Bag-08.jpg?v=1777305350"},{"product_id":"mexico-quetzal-decaf-ese-pods-pads","title":"Mexico Quetzal Decaf E.S.E. 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Just drop the pod into your single basket portafilter and you're ready to brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with your standard commercial espresso machine (using a single basket) or with specialized E.S.E. machines, if you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 40 pods per bag\u003cbr\u003eFormat: standard E.S.E. 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It is then washed and sun-dried on raised beds for around 10-14 days, depending on the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":53264863035735,"sku":"CO-COL-OAS-F01-150G-WB","price":19.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53264863068503,"sku":"CO-COL-OAS-F01-1K-WB","price":109.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-El-Oasis-Fernanco-Bocanegra-Cata-Cafe-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters.jpg?v=1775988469"},{"product_id":"colombia-zarza-decaf","title":"Colombia Zarza Decaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Pacamara decaf features notes of ripe mango and dark berries, paired perfectly with a lot of candy-like sweetness and a creamy body. It's another great example of how much the quality of decaffeinated coffee has improved in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ripe cherries are harvested, they are floated to sort out defects and undergo an oxidation process to activate native yeasts. They are then fermented at room temperature in a closed environment, favoring wild microbial activity, all the while monitored to prevent over-fermentation. Drying is conducted under controlled sun exposure with regular turning to prevent mold. Next up, the coffee gets some 10 to 20 days of rest to stabilize, before it's sent to the Decafecol decaffeination facility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53302278685015,"sku":"CO-COL-DZA-F01-250G-WB","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53302278717783,"sku":"CO-COL-DZA-F01-1K-WB","price":89.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0325\/9735\/files\/Colombia-Zarza-Decaf-Espresso-Filter-Foto-Drip-Roasters-Jhonatan-Gasca-Alejandro-Munoz.jpg?v=1780579801"},{"product_id":"kenya-nabisembe","title":"Kenya Nabisembe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is structured and very balanced, with a beautiful, juicy acidity and a layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee cherries are hand-picked, as usual in most places, and ripe cherries are selected. 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The green coffee was then distributed to roasters around the world, including us here at Drip, as part of a global project designed to bring these different fermentation approaches to as many coffee drinkers as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDispatching Schedule\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a tasting set of 4 x 80 grams of coffee. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe roast and ship the sets in a few batches, with an order deadline for each batch. Pre-orders are collected and all orders placed are shipped with the next batch – not immediately. May sell out before the deadline. 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