Dark Knight
This organic and Fairtrade-certified espresso is both chocolatey and powerful, soft and sweet, with a rich smooth finish.
In spring, fresh harvests from the Incahuasi cooperative in Peru arrive at our roastery, and later in winter we switch to new coffee from Comicovel in Honduras. This means we can always offer a coffee that’s in season – and tasting its best. The result is a clean, reliable brew with character.
Even though Peru and Honduras may not sound that far apart, their harvest seasons differ significantly. The cooperatives are located about 3,500 kilometres apart (roughly the same distance as from our roastery outside of Stockholm, Sweden to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) and on opposite sides of the equator. Both cooperatives are certified organic and Fairtrade, and the varieties are primarily Caturra, Pacas, Typica, and Bourbon.
Incahuasi, Peru
We’ve been buying coffee from Incahuasi since 2016. The cooperative is located in the Cusco region of southern Peru and was founded in 2005. The fact that the farms lie in valleys rather than on mountaintops says something about the altitude – between 1,700 and 2,300 metres above sea level. It takes many hours by car to get there, and the remoteness has helped protect the farms from the coffee diseases that are spreading around the world.
Today, the cooperative has 480 members who work hard to steadily improve quality. Investments in drying beds and processing equipment have made a big difference. In recent years, the co-op has also begun producing micro-lots from individual members – creating an incentive for everyone to produce better coffee and earn a better price.
Comicovel, Honduras
We started buying from Comicovel in 2022. The cooperative was founded in 2016 as part of the Blue Harvest project, which aimed to improve forest management and water use. The project brought together a group of ambitious producers in the Opalaca region who decided to form a cooperative.
The otherwise dry landscape has been transformed through agroforestry, helping the soil retain moisture and making coffee trees thrive. The farms are located about 30 kilometres west of Tegucigalpa in western Honduras, at altitudes between 1,400 and 1,800 metres above sea level.
Today, the cooperative has over 200 members who remain focused on sustainable forestry and water management, while continuing to improve the quality of their coffee. They are certified organic and Fairtrade, produce and separate micro-lots, and have invested in raised drying beds to refine their processing even further.
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Origin: |
Peru / Honduras - depending on season |
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Producer: |
Incahuasi Co-op in Cusco, Peru |
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Comicovel Co-op in Opalaca, Honduras |
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Variety: |
Caturra, Pacas, Typica & Bourbon |
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Process: |
Washed / Natural |
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Flavours: |
Chocolate, caramel, cherry & figs |
The House series is the foundation we stand upon, featuring specialty coffees from some of the 15 producers we work with closely, all among the best in the world. Each coffee offers a unique blend and flavour profile, and with such variety in the series, we dare say there’s a taste for (almost) everyone.
To follow the harvest seasons, we rotate the origin and recipe throughout the year. This ensures the coffee is always fresh, the flavours consistent, and the cup truly delightful!
In the House series, you’ll find various espresso and filter coffees, both as whole beans and ground. They are available in 500 g bags as well as other sizes tailored for our hotel, restaurant, office, and café customers.
We offer four different coffee series, from House where the flavours are more familiar, to Prime which offers the absolute top tier of specialty coffee quality.
The House seriesis the foundation we stand upon, featuring specialty coffees from some of the 15 producers we work with closely, all among the best in the world. Each coffee offers a unique blend and flavour profile, and with such variety in the series, we dare say there’s a taste for (almost) everyone. To follow the harvest seasons, we rotate the origin and recipe throughout the year. This ensures the coffee is always fresh, the flavours consistent, and the cup truly delightful! In this series, you’ll find various espresso and filter coffees, both as whole beans and ground.
The Flavours series is where we truly elevate the natural flavours of each coffee. Most of the coffees are single origin, but as the contents of the product change with harvest seasons, occasionally a blend might better suit the r profile. Flavours is perfect for those seeking an exceptional cup where the coffee’s unique taste and character truly gets to shine!
The Farmers series. is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers which we have a close relationship with. For this series, we purchase limited quantities of specific lots that really stand out when we taste them. It could be the variety or a specific part of the farm that truly brings out the best in the coffee. The flavours of these coffees are often sweet and floral, with hints of fruit or berries, broadening the horizons on what coffee can taste like. It is with a lot of pride we highlight our producers and their incredible craftsmanship.
The Prime series is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each. These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We specialize in specialty coffee, which means that all the coffee we purchase scores at least 80 points on a 100-point scale – a grading system established by the international coffee organization SCA.
We hold high standards for the producers we work with, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Both aspects demand more and come at a cost, which we gladly pay. The right price is worth every cent!
10 years or more – that's how long we have been working with several of our producers. Simply because they are the best, and we know and trust each other. When we begin new collaborations, which also happens from time to time, we do so with the intention of celebrating 10 years and beyond with them as well. Our close and longstanding relationships are built on a shared philosophy and a desire to improve the conditions for coffee farmers worldwide. Through sustainability and quality!
