What is specialty coffee?

For coffee lovers, the flavor adventure is not limited to one squeeze daily. Special coffee (or specialty coffee) is an invitation to a journey into taste. At Cafés Méo, every cup becomes an experience where quality and competence are at the center of our passion, with cereals carefully selected, roasting precise and commitment traceability. Immerse yourself with us in this world, as fascinating as that one origins of coffee.

A specialty coffee: definition

AND special coffee it is a very large cafe qualityproduced in small quantities and which must guarantee perfect traceability. Specialty coffee stands out for criteria rigorous standards and a demand for quality at every stage, from production to tasting. From this type of coffee is created carefully grown cereals in ideal conditions to maximize flavor and intensity. Fans can therefore benefit from it flavours incredible and unique coffee profiles, thicker than usual, straight from them coffee machines.

The SCA: Specialty Coffee Association

THE Specialty coffee association (SCA) is the reference organization in the world of coffee, at an international level. The association aims to promote specialty coffee and to guarantee compliance with the numerous qualitative and ethical criteria of the denomination.

It has established a rigorous evaluation system, the Quality score : a coffee must arrive at least 80 points out of 100 to be considered a specialty coffee. These standards guarantee a very high level of coffee quality, total traceability and respect for producers and their methods.

Les Q Graders

But what are the Q evaluators (and the certification of the same name)?

IQ Graders are the experts certified by the SCA which evaluates coffees. Their role is to judge the beans according to different criteria, for example:

• the aroma
• acidity
• the body
• the sweetness
• flavours
• sugar level

The Café Méo teams will combine their know-how and these criteria to offer you exceptional coffees. THE Q evaluators they play a decisive role in the selection and contribute to the reputation and quality of specialty products.

They allow delivery Q-Grader certification (Q-Arabica or Q-Robusta depending on the type of coffee), a guarantee of the highest quality coffee.

What are the characteristics of a specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee is exceptional coffee unique tasting properties. It therefore has very specific characteristics that distinguish it from traditional coffees.

Production

It all starts with a demanding productionin regions favorable to the development of high-quality cereals. At Café Méo, all our coffees are carefully selected and sourced from many countries with recognized expertise.

Here are some examples of producing countries (this list is not exhaustive, because we renew it regularly to always offer the best coffees): Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Kenya, India, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica, Hawaii, Reunion…

This production is based on one approach durable and often organicthus guaranteeing respect for the soil and local producers.

Quality

THE quality it is a fundamental pillar of specialty coffee. Each bean is rigorously selected to preserve it only the best harvestsgenerally harvested by hand. The roasting process, as practiced at Méo, is carefully controlled to enhance the characteristic aromas of each origin. We thus guarantee a pleasure tasting which will transport the consumer, revealing notes that are as complex as they are balanced.

Traceability

THE traceability exemplary is essential in specialty coffee. It allows you to follow the coffee from the plantation to the cup, it is total transparency for the consumer. Cafés Méo places great importance on this criterion to ensure that each bean comes from a respectful production and busy. Information on the origin of the coffee guarantees the quality of the product. Thanks to traceability, each cup is shared between the producer and the consumer, and offers a real tasting experience.

How to recognize a coffee specialty?

To differentiate a special coffee of a normal coffee, there are several indicators that allow you to recognize an exceptional product.

What is the price?

A specialty coffee is often distinguished by a higher price. This cost is defined by the quality of the passes:

• of production
• harvest
• of three
• roasting

Who are they all more demanding between them, without forgetting the rarity of the product. The price therefore represents a guarantee of quality and direct support producers who grow coffee under rigorous conditions to provide exceptional coffee.

Méo special coffee

In the Cafés Méo shops or on ours sitespecialty coffee takes on all its meaning and you will find high quality products. These coffees are available in massIn cereals or fresh Earth according to your request

Cafés Méo is above all a competence and one passion anchored to e values respect for the producers and the valorization of terroirs. The roasting is controlled for each origin, in order to offer a balanced cup, rich in character and aromatic nuances. For a well-deserved coffee break or a convivial gourmet brunch with friends, specialty coffees Méo will satisfy the most demanding palates.

Café Méo’s specialty coffee is the result of a meticulous workfrom distant plantations to French cuisines, with particular attention to qualityTHE traceability and respect for producers. So, get ready to be seduced by these unique coffees and rediscover the pleasure of tasting a special coffee exceptional?