What is Specialty Coffee?

Specialty coffee is the highest grade of coffee available. It is grown, processed, and roasted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a cup of coffee with complex and nuanced flavors.

What Makes Specialty Coffee Different?

There are several key differences between specialty coffee and commercial coffee.

Growing conditions: Specialty coffee is grown at high altitudes, in well-drained soils, and under ideal climatic conditions. This results in coffee beans with more complex flavors and aromas.

Altitude: Coffee beans grown at high altitudes tend to have a more delicate flavor profile, with notes of sweetness, acidity, and fruitiness.

Soil: The type of soil in which coffee beans are grown can also affect their flavor. Coffee beans grown in volcanic soil, for example, tend to have a more pronounced acidity.

Climate: The climate in which coffee beans are grown can also affect their flavor. Coffee beans grown in a tropical climate, for example, tend to have a more fruity flavor.

Processing: Specialty coffee is processed using gentle methods that preserve the delicate flavors of the beans. This may include washed, natural, or honey processing.

Washed processing: Washed coffee beans are de-pulped and then fermented in water. This removes the outer layer of the bean and the mucilage, which is a sticky substance that can impart unwanted flavors to the coffee.

Natural processing: Natural coffee beans are not de-pulped. Instead, they are dried with the outer layer of the bean still intact. This can result in a more concentrated flavor profile.

Honey processing: Honey processing is a combination of washed and natural processing. The beans are de-pulped, but the mucilage is not removed completely. This can result in a flavor profile that is somewhere between washed and natural coffee.

Roasting: Specialty coffee is roasted to a lighter roast than commercial coffee. This allows the natural flavors of the beans to shine through.

Light roast: Light roast coffee beans have a bright, fruity flavor.

Medium roast: Medium roast coffee beans have a more balanced flavor with notes of sweetness, acidity, and body.

Dark roast: Dark roast coffee beans have a more intense flavor with notes of chocolate, caramel, and spice.

Brewing: Specialty coffee is best brewed using a method that extracts the full flavor of the beans. This may include pour-over, drip, or espresso brewing.

Pour-over: Pour-over brewing is a method of brewing coffee in which hot water is poured over a bed of coffee grounds. This method allows for a more precise control over the extraction of the coffee, resulting in a more flavorful cup of coffee.

Immersion:  In immersion brewing, coffee grounds are fully submerged in water for an extended period, allowing for a more uniform extraction of flavors. This contrasts with "drip" or "percolation" methods, where water passes through the coffee grounds rather than soaking them.

Drip: Drip brewing is a more automated method of brewing coffee in which hot water is dripped over a bed of coffee grounds. This method is less precise than pour-over brewing, but it is still capable of producing a flavorful cup of coffee.

Espresso: Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee that is made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. Espresso is typically used to make drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes.

We Sell Premium, Colombian Coffee from Our Own Farm

We are proud to sell premium, Colombian coffee from our own farm. Our coffee is grown at high altitudes in the Andes Mountains, where the ideal conditions for growing coffee beans are found. We use gentle processing methods to preserve the delicate flavors of our beans, and we roast them to a light roast to allow those flavors to shine through.

We believe that everyone deserves to experience the joy of drinking great coffee. That's why we offer our coffee at an affordable price, and we ship it directly to your door. We also offer a variety of brewing guides and tips to help you get the most out of your coffee.

Here are some of the benefits of drinking specialty coffee:

• It has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile: Specialty coffee is grown, processed, and roasted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a cup of coffee with a wide range of flavors and aromas. This can be a more enjoyable drinking experience than commercial coffee, which often has a more one-dimensional flavor profile.

• It is often fresher than commercial coffee: Specialty coffee is typically roasted to order and shipped directly to the customer. This means that the coffee beans are fresher than those found in commercial coffee, which are often roasted weeks or even months in advance. Fresher coffee beans have a more vibrant flavor and aroma.

• It is typically roasted to a lighter roast: Specialty coffee is typically roasted to a lighter roast than commercial coffee. This allows the natural flavors of the beans to shine through. Lighter roasts also have a higher acidity, which can add to the complexity of the flavor profile.

• It can be more sustainable: Specialty coffee is often grown and processed using sustainable methods. This can help to protect the environment and ensure that coffee farmers are paid a fair price for their beans.

If you're looking for a delicious and sustainable cup of coffee, then specialty coffee is a great option. Naya Premium Coffee is proud to offer premium, Colombian coffee from our own farm. Order your beans today and experience the difference!

Here are some tips for brewing the perfect cup of specialty coffee:

• Use fresh, cold water.
• Grind your beans just before brewing.
• Use the correct amount of coffee for the amount of water.
• Use a brewing method that is appropriate for the type of coffee you are brewing.
• Experiment with different brewing variables until you find the perfect cup of coffee for your taste.

We hope you enjoy your cup of specialty coffee!