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Brazil – Cerrado Sul De Minas
Mexico – Veracruz
25% Robusta
India – Raigode estate
Acidity level: ●
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Brazil – Cerrado, Sul de Minas
Botanical variety: Arabica
Processing: Natural
Nestled within the vast landscapes of Brazil lies the Cerrado region in Sul de Minas, a cradle of coffee excellence. Cerrado's unique terroir, characterized by its well-defined seasons and vast plateaus, imparts a distinctive charm to its Arabica beans.
The result of this enchanting locale is coffee that is smooth, nuanced, and possesses a rich flavor profile. The beans from Cerrado are often hailed for their full-bodied texture, bearing hints of nuts and dark chocolate.
Sul de Minas, with its undulating terrains and natural springs, adds a touch of sweetness and brightness to the bean, making it a delightful foundation for any blend. Cultivated with care and harvested with precision, the Arabica beans from Brasile – Cerrado, Sul de Minas are not just products of the soil, but a testament to the region's deep-rooted coffee heritage and the dedication of its farmers.
Mexico – Veracruz
Botanical variety: Arabica
Processing: Washed
Veracruz, a jewel on the Mexican coast, is as renowned for its vibrant culture as it is for its exceptional coffee.
The Arabica beans grown here are bathed in the rich coastal climate, with the Sierra Madre Mountains providing a protective embrace. This unique environmental harmony gives birth to coffee beans that are bright, acidic, and wonderfully aromatic.
Veracruz's Arabica is distinguished by its vibrant citrus notes, intertwined with hints of caramel and a subtle floral aroma. These beans, often grown in the shade of taller trees, mature slowly, allowing them to absorb and encapsulate the region's essence fully. The meticulous care taken during cultivation and harvesting in Veracruz ensures that each bean captures the spirit of its surroundings.
When you brew a cup with these beans, you're not just tasting coffee; you're experiencing the soul of Mexico and the passion of its people.
India– Raigode
Botanical variety: 76% Sel. 274, 20% Congensis, 4% Peradenyia
Processing: Washed, in fermentation tanks (parchment)
Harvest: January – March
Drying: sun dried
Altitude: 850 – 950 m asl
Quality: AB
Tucked away in India's Kodagu district, renowned for its coffee and pepper cultivation, our estate delivers an unforgettable coffee experience. Here, coffee trees thrive under the lush canopy of a thick jungle, a setting so exotic that it frequently plays host to local elephant populations.
This estate, owned by the Bombay Burmah Trading Company - a crucial contributor to Indian coffee heritage, cultivates the exclusive BBTC Arabica variety. Their scrupulous post-harvest processing results in an impeccably clean, defect-free robusta coffee. Its neutral profile makes it a perfect addition to espresso blends, enhancing the body and intensity without the typical astringency found in robusta beans.
Experience the magic of our coffee, a product of careful cultivation and meticulous processing, offering a taste that stands shoulder to shoulder with premium Arabica beans in quality. It's not just coffee, it's a cup of Kodagu's finest.Setting the bar above cafe quality
Le Piantagioni History
It started in 1893 when brothers Antonio and Luigi Meschini arrived in Italy from Switzerland. They became involved in the roasting and retailing coffee and created their first coffee brand Arcaffè.
The company survived the World War and economic recessions. The destruction destroyed the company, but it rose from the ash each time and rebuilt itself.
Coffee Legend Enrico Meschini
Enrico Meschini, taking over his family’s company in 1986, revolutionized Italian coffee practices using scientific methods for quality assessment.
In 1996, Enrico established the Certified Specialty Coffee (CSC) certification, ensuring consistent, high-quality coffee through rigorous inspections, and protecting consumers from counterfeit coffee.
Access to genuine specialty coffee
Meschini’s expertise led him to become a juror at the esteemed Cup of Excellence, often called the ‘Oscars of the coffee world’.
His role at this grand coffee grading competition allowed him to directly negotiate with top-tier farmers, securing specialty coffees near competition grade at fair prices.
Discovery of Le Piantagioni
Le Piantagioni del Caffè, a small business roasting single-estate coffees, was founded in 1994. Enrico Meschini, joined the company in 1999, initially as a minority shareholder, and later as the majority shareholder.
Enrico’s innovative approach breathed new life into the business: the numerous trips to source countries to meet with producers in person, combined with his knowledge, improved the quality and consistency of the roasted coffees.
Absolute Quality
Enrico’s daughter, a Molecular Biology graduate Prunella joined the company and spearheaded the research and development of new coffees.
The company maintains quality through daily lab testing of coffee batches and assigning individual roasting profiles to each estate’s coffee. Coffees are roasted separately and blended after roasting to maintain distinct aromas, with the roasting process overseen by a master roaster.
Two main categories
Di Piantagione coffee is single-estate coffee, individually processed to preserve the unique aromas of each location and respect the growers’ craftsmanship. This caters to customers desiring a distinct and pure aromatic profile in their coffee.
Specialty People Blends are quality everyday coffees made by combining single-estate coffees, creating a range of flavours and complexity. They can be appreciated without expert knowledge, making them a good starting point for those new to specialty coffee.
Le Piantagioni. Italy’s finest
Quality will always be the key strength of Le Piantagioni.
Though emphasizes quality control through daily sampling, laboratory analysis of their coffee, and cup results. Le Piantagioni maintains consistency through its stringent quality criteria that must always be met. Their commitment to quality was recognized with Forbes Magazine featuring them as the sole Specialty Coffee category recipient in the top 100 Italian producers, marking Le Piantagioni as a symbol of the finest Italian coffee.
Coffee for Home, Cafes and Restaurants
All our coffees have been destoned and scanned for hidden foreign objects. They are roasted to be suitable for any coffee machine and will not cause any damage.
The coffees are gas flushed with the leading Modified Atmosphere Packaging machines designed especially for preserving coffee. This seals the coffee to remain in a consistent condition with minimal deterioration in the first 6 months and can be stored for up to 18 months.
Users can enjoy the benefit of purchasing our coffee in larger quantities with better inventory control and cost savings.
To know more, visit https://www.lepiantagionidelcaffe.com
