Coffee

DECAF

Origin: Colombia
Region: Risaralda
Producer: Regional farmers
Altitude: 1400-2000 meters above sea level
Variety: Castillo, Variedad Colombia, Caturra
Process: Washed Sugarcane Decaf
Roast level: Medium roast (Espresso)
SCA Score: 82.75 points

The Risaralda Decaf is a blend of coffees from the regions of Asocafe Tatama Santuario, El Aguila, and Entreverdes. A regional blend created by our partner "Raw Material" means we can maximise the impact for producers across the department of Risaralda, by bringing much larger volumes of their coffee to the specialty market.

Sugarcane decaffeination is often termed as a natural process decaf. Ethyl Acetate is an organically existing compound (C4H8O2) and by-product found most commonly in the fermentation of fruits, and is present in both ripe bananas and beer for example.
This process begins with steaming of the coffee, increasing its porosity, beginning the hydrolysis of caffeine, which is usually bonded to salts and chlorogenic acid in the bean. The beans are then submerged in an ethyl acetate solvent, until 97% of the caffeine is removed. A final steam is then used to lift residual traces of the compound.

FULL & CREAMY

Origin: Brazil
Region: Campo das Vertentes
Producer: Arlindo&Arlindo Jr.
Altitude: 1050 meters above sea level
Variety: Catigua, Catucai
Process: Natural
Roast level: Light roast
SCA Score: 83.00 points

This coffee comes from a very small, 1.1 hectare, family-owned farm located in the Fagundes Community in Santo Antonio do Amparo. The producers are members of the Fagundes Community Association, which was founded to strengthen local growers and support coffee production in the area.

This is our third time buying from Arlindo’s family, and this year we exclusively purchased their entire harvest - 11 bags. From the moment we first shook hands, we made a promise to each other: as long as the Arlindos continue to grow coffee, KALVE will continue to buy from them in support of the outstanding quality they produce.

The cherries were handpicked, carefully sorted and spread evenly for drying, skipping the wet mill. Because there is no contact with water, the coffee avoids the development of unwanted fermented flavors. Instead, it produces a clean profile with rich chocolate and nut notes, complemented by mild acidity. Once the beans reach the final stage of drying, the dried cherry is removed, and the beans are cleaned and sent to our partner cooperative Sancoffee for quality assurance and final processing before export.

SWEET & FRUITY

Origin: Brazil
Region: Campo das Vertentes
Producer: Henrique Dias Cambraia
Altitude: 1100 meters above sea level
Variety: Yellow bourbon
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Roast level: Light roast
SCA Score: 85.00 points

Synonymous of tradition, Fazenda Samambaia has been the heritage of the Cambraia family for over a hundred years, dating back to the early stages of coffee growing at Campo das Vertentes, in Minas Gerais State. As a fourth-generation coffee grower, Henrique has overcome many challenges. When travelling abroad, he realized that Brazilian coffees were not on the shelves of international coffee shops and this fact drew his attention to the emerging specialty coffee market. Very soon, Henrique started focusing on high quality coffees and joined forces with other producers in Campo das Vertentes, to found Sancoffee - a cooperative dedicated to directly exporting their specialty coffees.

Nowadays, in addition to remarkable coffees, Fazenda Samambaia places great importance in social and environmental responsibility, investing in training for the team, innovating in farming and post-harvest practices to assure the sustainability of the coffee business, inspiring future generations.

This lot undergoes anaerobic fermentation. The process takes place in plastic barrels sealed airtight with a valve to control gas exchange, and it may begin in an aerobic environment until microorganisms consume the available oxygen. Over approximately five days, the temperature of the coffee mass and pH levels are monitored as key indicators of the fermentation rate. Once fermentation is complete, the cherries are transferred to raised beds to undergo the drying process until the coffee reaches the ideal moisture level.

FULL & CREAMY

Origin: Brazil
Region: Campo das Vertentes
Producer: Fazenda Sao Paulo
Altitude: 1125 meters above sea level
Variety: Arara
Process: Natural
Roast level: Light roast
SCA Score: 84.00 points

Synonymous with innovation and growth, Fazenda Sao Paulo has played a vital role in shaping the coffee industry in the Campo das Vertentes region, Minas Gerais. Established in the early 1980s as an agribusiness investment, the farm has grown into a beacon of development, providing work for hundreds of families and fostering progress in the local community. Coffee farming began modestly on the farm, but with dedication and passion, it has expanded to cover 800 hectares, becoming one of the group’s most prominent activities. At Fazenda Sao Paulo, sustainability didn’t start with a strategy or certification. It started with a belief that it’s possible to run a large, productive farm while still respecting the land, the animals, and the people who make it all happen.

For this lot, the cherries are harvested mostly by machines, which are adjusted to pick as many of the ripe cherries as possible. After harvest, they are immediately forwarded to paved drying patios, skipping the wet mill. Because there is no contact with water, this method helps prevent the development of unwanted ''fermented'' flavors. In the patios, the beans are spread out in extremely thin layers, almost “bean by bean”, without overlapping. This increases the exposure to the sunlight and therefore speeds up the drying process. Once the beans reach the final stage of drying, they are moved to mechanical rotating dryers that replicate patio conditions in a fully controlled environment. Temperatures are electronically preset at around 35-40°C, allowing for a consistent drying curve and therefore bringing more uniformity to the lot in terms of moisture content.

SWEET & FRUITY

Origin: Indonesia
Region: Botolinggo Village, East Java Province
Producer: Ijen Highlands
Altitude: 1250-1700 meters above sea level
Variety: Komasti, Andungsari, Bourbon, Kartika, Abysinia
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Roast level: Light roast
SCA Score: 85.75 points

Kevenka Coffees is a specialty coffee processor founded by two entrepreneur brothers, Kevin and Kenny Soewondo, from Surubaya in East Java. They initially entered the coffee industry by opening a cafe in their city, but over time began processing coffee sourced from local farms. Mount Ijen is located in East Java, approximately 3.5 hours’ drive from Bali, and is an active volcano in the province. Kevenka Coffees works with five areas on Mount Ijen, sourcing cherries from up to 500 different farms. All coffee is then delivered to their processing center in Botolinggo Village.

After harvesting, coffee cherries are washed, density-sorted, and color-sorted to remove defects. Anaerobic fermentation takes place in a tank for two days, with temperature and pH levels monitored. Then the cherries are dried for 11-13 days to reach the required moisture level. The dried cherries are hulled and sorted, and after final quality control, the coffee is ready for export.

Filips Smits' solo exhibition “LET’S GET SUN-KISSED”

From May 14, the exhibition hall of the creative factory “Veldze” will host the opening of photographer Filips Smits’ solo exhibition “LET’S GET SUN-KISSED”. The exhibition brings together and publicly presents, for the first time, sixteen analogue photographs and staged situations created over the past five years, including the documentation of the happening nominated for the Annual Art Award of Latvia.

Filips Smits’ practice is rooted in analogue photography and conceptual interventions in the urban environment, transforming public space into a platform for exploring the interaction between the city and its inhabitants. Drawing inspiration from the avant-garde Situationist International movement of the 1950s and the concept of the dérive (unplanned walks), the artist treats the city as a living organism where everyday rituals take on new, liberated forms.

The surreal atmosphere of the works serves as an antidote to persistent political conflicts and the rush of modern life, emphasizing a longing for mental well-being. These staged outdoor rituals and the capturing of sunlight are not an escape from reality, but a utopian invitation to build respectful relationships across different generations and viewpoints. The exhibition presents itself as a witty, temporary solution to the Situationist philosopher Ivan Chtcheglov’s famous claim that there is no longer any Temple of the Sun in the city.

Artwork: Filips Smits. Happening and photography series “LET’S GET SUN-KISSED” (2021–2026), nominee for the Annual Art Award of Latvia, winner of the Adwards XVIII Silver degree in the "Craft" category.

Riga - City Collection - Filter Coffee Beans Breakfast Club

Riga - the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltics. Since its founding in 1201, it has been constantly developing and changing over time. The city is located where the Daugava River meets the sea. It is known for its Art Nouveau architecture, vibrant cultural and artistic presence, as well as its historic center, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Vilnius - City Collection - Filter Coffee Beans Breakfast Club

Vilnius - is the capital of Lithuania, where rich history blends seamlessly with the rhythm of modern city life. First mentioned in 1323, the city has, over the centuries, become an important political, cultural, and spiritual center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Its Old Town is one of the largest and best-preserved baroque old towns in Europe. Narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and charming courtyards create a truly unique character of the city.

Tallinn - City Collection - Candy Shop

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, located on the coast of the Baltic Sea is known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town (UNESCO). The city's iconic skyline is dotted with church spires and red-roofed towers. Next to this, combining century-old industrial history with modern urban culture, former factory and port areas have become inspiring residential quarters, creative and community centres.

Kristi Kongi (1985). “I think all the world has turned into what I’m seeing” (O’Keeffe).
Kristi Kongi’s artistic practice is characterised by processuality and affectivity, which manifest in a state of constant movement and in the shifting or dissolution of boundaries. 
These landscapes from the work, seemingly ablaze, speak to the aesthetics of the Anthropocene, where collective perceptions of both ecological unease and an uncertain sociopolitical situation have become, through the artist’s perceptual world, a reflection of the contemporary world. Kongi’s colour-rich environments are tangible and clearly defined, yet at the same time abstract and indescribable. Chromatic Drift offers an opportunity to lose oneself in a state of full presence.