What is the best specialty coffee? – Caffè Méo

There is a special coffee Who would outdo everyone else? Quality incomparable, aromatic profile refined and a unique taste experience. This is exactly what coffee lovers, amateurs from all over the world, but also certified professionals are looking for. Because coffee is not just a boost of caffeine, we love the experience, the emotion, the pleasure of tasting it. Special coffee intrigues and seduces, but behind these words, a simple reality: every palate is different.

The experts Distorted they invite you back into the iconic world of specialty coffee, without the jargon. Today discover their selection of Top 10 specialty coffee beans and grounds. All you have to do is sit down, make yourself a cup of your favorite coffee and ask yourself one question: are you ready to enjoy excellence every time? taxes ?

SCA, Quality score, Qgraders: what is specialty coffee?

Please remember that a specialty coffee is at least a classified coffee 80 out of 100 according to international standards Specialty coffee association. This assessment is carried out according to a rigorous protocol carried out by Qgraders (experts trained to analyze every detail of the coffee, aromas, balance, complexity and even length in the mouth).

The difference with a «classic» bar occurs at different strategic levels:

• A traceability precise: the exact origin, sometimes up to mountain terrain.
• The methods of harvest : careful, often manual, with precise sorting of perfectly ripe cherries.
• THE roasting designed to reveal the specific aromatic profile of each Arabica.

Why can the price of specialty coffee vary?

At Méo, the range of price of our specialty coffees extends from From €18 to €350 per kilo. A price change that can be explained by several factors.

1. The scarcity of coffee: some lots are produced in limited quantities, from micro-harvests at high altitude.

2. Growing conditions: coffee grown in the mountains, in a specific climate, requires more work for producers.

3. The collection method: manual harvesting, careful sorting, specific fermentation processes require time and demanding know-how.

4. Certifications organic or fair trade adds an environmental and social commitment.

5. Notoriety of some exceptional lots, such as award-winning or emblematic coffees.

The main aromatic families of specialty coffees

The TOP 5 specialty coffee beans: the Méo selection

1) Copy Luwak from Indonesia

Rare and emblematic coffee,and Luwak Coffee It has a unique flavor profile, an extraordinary experience for experienced amateurs.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Silky and creamy consistency, low acidity, very little bitterness.
• Dominant aromas: chocolate with milk, caramel, sometimes fruity notes subtle and woody touches depending on the terroir.
• Possible finishes: notes of sweet citrus or delicate ripe fruit.
• A balanced, round cup, a velvety sensation that is savored slowly.

2) Mountain top of Australia

High altitude coffee, aromatic finesse, balanced and elegant cup, here is the Top of the mountain.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Balance between natural sweetness, chocolate notes, caramel et red fruit thin, with beautiful clarity in the cup.

Structure: medium body, moderate and delicate acidity, clean finish.

3) Bugoma of Kenya

And Bugoma it offers liveliness and freshness, fruity and complex notes with a beautiful persistence on the palate.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• THE Kenyan coffees they are known for their acidity and complex fruit profile: citrus fruitsred fruits, blackcurrants and sometimes floral notes.
• Typical aromas: lime, black fruits, delicate floral notes and a persistent finish.

In the cup: intense and vibrant.

4) The Royal Lucia of Zimbabwe

Refined coffee, subtle and structured aromas, La Lucie Royale Coffee it is a true taste experience.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Coffee grown around 1,200m above sea level, encouraging the slow ripening of the cherries and the development of rich, complex flavours.
• Flavors: blackcurrant, black fruitssweet spices, slightly chocolatey notes.
• Profile: acidity, medium to full body, perfect after a meal or in moments tasting.

5) Saya Suka from Indonesia – Organic and Fair Trade

Ethical commitment, roundness and controlled intensity, I like it is responsible coffee without compromising quality.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Typical aromas: notes of caramel soft, cocoaripe fruit, sometimes a hint of spices and toasted dried fruit.
• In the cup: balanced, good aromatic intensity without aggression, light acidity, creamy consistency.

Ground coffee specialties: the TOP 5 Méo

For lovers of practical coffee without giving up the power of taste, discover the Meo range ground specialty coffees.

1) Cup of Excellence (Salvador)

Le café Cup of Excellence it can be summed up like this: award-winning coffee, remarkable aromatic expression, clean and expressive cup!

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Typical notes: red fruits, citrus fruits delicate, Honeywith beautiful clarity in the cup.

Acidity, medium body, excellent balance.

2) Aceh Gayo (Indonesia)

Aceh Gayo it is a coffee with character with woody and spicy notes of great aromatic depth.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Dominant aromas: bois second, spices (cinnamon), cocoa, sometimes an earthy note.
• Structured cup, full and intense body.

3)Mylemoney washed (India)

Soft and structured profile, the Mylemoney offers a perfect balance between roundness and intensity.

Notes and aromatic profile: Aromas: sweetness of honey, ripe fruit, floral notes light and delicate acidity.

4) Lemongrass (Brazil)

Gourmet and accessible coffee, with fresh and slightly citrus notes, specialty coffee Lemongrass it is a real burst of gastronomic pleasure.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Fresh notes: zest of cedar (mention the lemongrass), caramel with milk, hazelnut.

Soft and pleasant body, light acidity.

5) Lake Tanganyika (Zambia)

Beautiful aromatic complexity, the coffee Lake Tanganyika it is as elegant as it is harmonious. A perfect definition of specialty coffee and its characteristic needs.

Notes and aromatic profile:

• Complexity: notes of ripe red fruits, cocoasweet spices and flowers.
• Balance between acidity and sweetness.

So, you’ve found, not the best specialty coffee, but YOUR specialty coffee? The best coffee is the one for you. The one whose aromatic profile excites you. The one that turns your coffee craving into a real craving coffee experience. Specialty coffee is not a trend. It is a rich, vibrant and exciting coffee universe. At home Distortedwe love the idea that each mug is an invitation to travel.