The coffee roasting process is crucial in ensuring the quality of the final product, especially as the demand for specialty coffee continues to rise. When buying coffee, it is important to look for freshly roasted beans and pay attention to details such as traceability and tasting notes. Marisa Baqué, a coffee taster and owner of Bb’s Café, recommends consuming coffee within a month of roasting for optimal flavor. She emphasizes the importance of proper storage to maintain the quality of the coffee over time.
Madre Superiora, a coffee roastery in Benicàssim, was founded by Carlos Boix and Manuel Hervás in 2022. They focus on high-quality Arabica varieties such as típica, bourbon, and caturra, sourced from select farms with unique flavor profiles. Their commitment to transparency is evident in the names of the coffee farmers featured on their packaging. Madre Superiora offers a range of coffees, starting from 12 euros for 250 grams. The roastery also plans to expand with its first franchise in Valencia. Hervás emphasizes the importance of their team in the success of their business.
Bb’s Café, led by Marisa Baqué, is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and creating a memorable coffee experience. Baqué’s extensive experience in the coffee industry ensures that the café offers a diverse selection of origins, including coffees sourced from socially impactful projects. The café features coffees from various regions, with prices starting at 8.10 euros. Notable offerings include a Colombia Urrao Antioquia sourced from projects supporting conflict-affected communities.
Astro, founded by Juan Zabal and Willy Gómez, focuses on creating approachable specialty coffee experiences. The roastery, established in 2018, offers a wide range of coffees, including blends, decaf options, and limited flash coffee selections. Astro prioritizes unique tasting profiles, with a preference for washed processing methods. The roastery has three locations in A Coruña and has expanded its reach through online sales, showcasing their playful approach to specialty coffee.
Seixal, originally a bakery, ventured into coffee roasting to complement their breakfast offerings. Located in Alfaz del Pi, Seixal sources unique origins, primarily from Central and South America, along with African coffees. Their recommendation for beginners is a less complex coffee, such as their Costa Rica washed with chocolate and stone fruit notes. Seixal’s emphasis on microlots highlights their dedication to showcasing distinctive flavors and supporting small producers.
Kima, initially a café, has transitioned into a prominent roaster in the industry, earning recognition for their quality and experimentation. The roastery, based in Málaga, offers a diverse selection of single-origin coffees from various regions. Customers can choose coffee based on their preferred flavor profiles and enjoy a range of brewing methods at the café. Kima’s commitment to expanding their coffee offerings and providing a personalized coffee experience has contributed to their success in the competitive specialty coffee market.
