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Mecca - Alexandria

Mecca - Alexandria

“We started this place as an outlet for really great coffee. Despite a mature and booming cafe culture, most of Australia's coffee roasters had very limited access to transparency at the farm and origin level. When questions surfaced like "who grew this coffee, how much did they get paid, and why does this lot taste so different to that one?" we found the answers were unclear, so we set out to find some ourselves.

Sure enough, it was a serious can of worms. What else do you expect to happen when you start turning over rocks in an industry this big? It seemed like wherever we traveled, cupping spoons in hand, there was far greater things to discover - stories of crop disease, fairtrade labeling upsets, dodgy deals and logistical nightmares. We have spent many long flights, road trips, skype sessions and coffee dates asking how we can do better for our planet and for the people who deserve more recognition for producing good quality coffee.

We haven't compromised on our standards since day one, and that's the reason we're still here so many years later.

It’s easy to talk about the impact of the soil, altitude and variety on flavour quality. It’s much harder to recognise all the effort and work that went into creating the infrastructure up on those hills, or the difficulties of navigating shipping lanes. We always try to keep in mind the many hands that have touched our coffee before us. Those who have taken so much care and pride in their work before it ever arrives at our door. We really believe that we are a small piece of the puzzle, so we do our best to honour the efforts of the full community of people working together to bring you delicious coffees every day. “

 

 

House Espresso
"Since 2005, our mission has been to create a blend as multifaceted as its customers. It's rich and satisfying in milk, sweet and nuanced on its own. We serve it in our stores every day."

33%: Los Milagros, Mexico
33%:
 Anhumas, Brazil
33%: Kunjin, PNG

Roast date - 05/05/2023

Process - Washed

Flavour notes - Orange, Honeycomb, Milk chocolate

Moonwalker
"Roasted to suit milk coffees and lovers of a more classic blend profile. Also ideal for a stovetop brew. Like reflections off a disco ball, the Moonwalker fills the room with its chewy sweetness."

33%: Anhumas, Brazil
66%:
 Kunjin, PNG

Roast date - 05/05/2023

Process - Washed

Flavour notes - Rich dark chocolate, Cassis, Pecan pie

      
Cyarumbo Women's Coffee
"This special micro-lot was produced by 274 female farmers who own and grow coffee on small farms in the hills surrounding Cyarumbo washing station, in Rwanda’s Southern Province. We purchased this coffee through our import partners - MCM (Melbourne Coffee Merchants)."
 

Origin - Southern Province, Rwanda

Roast Date - 05/05/2023

Variety - Red Bourbon

Process - Washed

Flavour notes - Blood orange, Raspberry, Black tea

Yandaro
" Yandaro is a particularly aromatic coffee. Red Bourbon is the dominant variety grown in the region, the average smallholder has approximately 250 trees, normally in their backyards. During the harvest season, all coffee is selectively hand-picked, with only the ripest cherries making the cut."
 

Origin - Kayanza, Burundi

Roast Date - 05/05/2023

Variety - Red Bourbon

Process - Washed

Flavour notes - Red apple, Bergamot

 

Recipes

Espresso - 9 bar

Brew ratio - 1:2.2 (dry coffee : espresso liquid)

Temp - 94 Deg C

Time - 25-30 seconds.

*Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time

 

Espresso - 6 bar

Brew ratio - 1:2.5 (dry coffee : espresso liquid)

Temp - 94 Deg C

Time - 25-30 seconds.

*Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time

 

Pourover

Temp - off the boil

Ratio - 1:14 (dry coffee:water)

Bloom - 30 seconds

Flow rate - fast

*Adjust grind size to achieve desired flow rate

Aeropress

Temp - off the boil

Ratio - 1:14 (dry coffee : water)

Bloom - 30 seconds

Brew time - 90 seconds (including bloom)

Press consistently over 15-20 seconds.

 

Stove top

Ratio - 1 - 10 (dry coffee : water)

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