Monteriva Biologica Whole Bean Espresso Coffee - 500g

Our organic alternative
Italy is a leading country when it comes to organically grown food and drink. Our certified organic coffee is approved and controlled by Consorzio il controllo dei prodotti biologici in Bologna.

Fruitiness, walnut and chocolate
The taste of Biologica is full-bodied and round with an elegant aftertaste. The aromas are characterized as an elegant combination of fruitiness together with notes of walnut and chocolate. Even though the coffee consists solely of Arabica beans, we have chosen to dampen some of the acidity that is so typical of Arabica. This is our mildest espresso coffee.

Two varieties from high altitudes in Mexico
The beans in Biologica are grown at 1,200 meters above sea level in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountain range in the southernmost part of Mexico. Biologica consists of two different types of Arabica beans:

Catimor has influences of Robusta thanks to it being a hybrid of Timor Hybrid (genetically related to Robusta) and Caturra. This means that the acidity is somewhat lower while the bitterness is elevated. To create an Arabica coffee that still fits into Italian coffee culture by not being too acidic, it is well suited to use beans such as Catimor.

Catuai is a slightly sweeter bean in taste, which in combination with the natural acidity that all Arabica beans share creates a well-rounded taste. Catuai is a hybrid of the high-yielding bean Mundo Novo and compact Caturra. Thanks to this combination, Catuai has become a big favorite among many coffee growers; approximately 50 percent of all beans grown in Brazil today are Catuai.

The combination of Catimor and Catuai leads to a well-balanced blend that utilizes the elevated bitterness and reduced acidity from Catimor, as well as the sweeter note from Catuai.

Beans:
100% Arabica