Full & Creamy

Robert Rūrāns, Professions, 2018, Zuzāns Collections

Roberts Rūrāns is an illustrator and artist known for simple, expressive forms, bright, clearly structured compositions and a subtle sense of irony. He has collaborated with cultural institutions, media and brands in Latvia and abroad, including The New York Times, The Olympics, Hermès, airBaltic and Madara Cosmetics. His first solo exhibition, Chestnut and the Universe, presented at Zuzeum Art Museum, reveals the breadth of his work – from bold illustrations to more personal, spiritual imagery.

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.

FULL & CREAMY

Origin: Timor-Leste
Region: Ermera
Producer: Raimutin Wet Mill 
Altitude: 1400 - 1600 masl.
Variety: Hibrido de Timor, Moka, Typica
Process: Washed
Roast: Espresso
SCA Score: 82.75 pts

Timor-Leste is one of the world’s youngest countries, gaining independence in 2002. As the country’s oil reserves begin to run dry, improving the coffee sector became critically important. Coffee is the country’s second-largest export after oil, with around 37% of households depending on it for income. Our partner, Raw Material, works with coffee producers in Ermera, home to some of Timor-Leste’s highest coffee production. Despite its potential, the region faces low productivity and volatile prices, making investment in coffee quality and processing especially important.
In 2018, Raw Material built the Raimutin Wet Mill in Atsabe, Ermera. Designed in-house and using locally available materials, the mill was created to improve coffee quality while keeping the process simple and efficient. Sitting at 1,400 metres above sea level, it serves as a central hub for purchasing, processing, and drying coffee from producers across the municipality - as well as a meeting place for local communities and Raw Material.
This coffee is part of that ongoing effort to build a stronger and more sustainable coffee sector in Timor-Leste.

Vilnius - City Collection - Filter Coffee Beans Breakfast Club

KALVE was founded by coffee professionals to make specialty coffee part of everyday life for as many people as possible. Every coffee bean carries the work of many hands. From farmers who grow and process it at the origin to those who roast and brew it, every step shapes what's in your cup.

Tallinn - City Collection - Candy Shop

KALVE was founded by coffee professionals to make specialty coffee part of everyday life for as many people as possible. Every coffee bean carries the work of many hands. From farmers who grow and process it at the origin to those who roast and brew it, every step shapes what's in your cup.

Thousands of young people in Latvia are too young to feel unwanted. Yet, this is their reality. Growing up without a supportive family, they lack an adult by their side who can listen, help them overcome challenges, and encourage them to believe in themselves and their abilities.

Mentor Latvia is the only organisation in Latvia offering these young people individual and group mentoring, helping them build self-confidence and integrate more successfully into society.

By purchasing this WHAT IS IMPORTANT?  coffee tin, you donate €3 to support young people.

We created this work with a focus on what truly matters in life. It is the result of a six-month research process. Each of us contributed a part of ourselves, creating a shared story about trust, openness and self-belief. May it help you find your own focus - the things that empower you, inspire you and encourage you to do good.

With warmth, Katrīna, Ingrīda, Marlēna, Kate, Elza, Astrīda, Emīlija, Kristīne, Gustavs, Undīne, Diāna, Marta, Una, Alise, Elīza and Elza Ingrīda.

More information about Mentor Latvia: https://mentor.lv/atbalsti/