Pirates of Coffee – Colombia Oaky (Oak Barrel Fermentation)

🏴‍☠️ An Innovative Oak Barrel-Fermented Coffee

Introducing Oaky, a one-of-a-kind oak barrel-fermented coffee crafted by Andrés Quiceno and Julio Madrid at La Riviera in Risaralda, Colombia. This special fermentation technique infuses the coffee with deep, layered flavors, reminiscent of aged oakwood and warm spices, delivering a bold, complex, and unforgettable cup.

🌿 Origin: Colombia – Risaralda
🔬 Process: Oak Barrel Fermentation
🫘 Variety: Castillo
☕ Flavor Notes: Cherry, oak, chikoo (sapodilla), allspice, maple syrup
📈 Cup Score: 88.25
⚡ Brew Method: Filter & Espresso

What Makes It Special?

🌱 Sourced from La Riviera – Colombia’s Coffee Heartland
Located in Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape, La Riviera Farm is nestled in the central foothills of the Andes, benefiting from high-altitude climate conditions influenced by the Santa Isabel snow-capped peaks.

🛢️ Unique Oak Barrel Fermentation
This experimental fermentation technique involves aging the coffee in oak barrels, creating a depth of flavor that is both rich and complex. The result? A coffee that develops oakwood aromatics, spiced sweetness, and a smooth, lingering body.

🍒 A Flavor Experience Like No Other

• Juicy cherry & chikoo (sapodilla) bring natural sweetness.
• Rich oak & warm allspice add depth and a sophisticated edge.
• Maple syrup undertones create a smooth, long-lasting finish.

🔥 Part of the Loco Series 2025
Oaky is part of our Loco Series, a 2025 collection celebrating bold and unconventional processing techniques. If you've enjoyed Smoothie, Munchie, or Geshie, this coffee will captivate your palate with its next-level fermentation.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Colombia – Risaralda
🌱 Farmers: Andrés Quiceno & Julio Madrid
📍 Farm: La Riviera
📍 Altitude: 1,700 MASL
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean
📈 Cup Score: 88.25

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its oak-aged complexity and spiced sweetness.
⚡ Also makes an intriguing espresso, delivering a rich, layered shot with deep cherry and oakwood notes.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A bold, aged, and deeply complex coffee, where tradition meets innovation—Oaky is truly next-level! 🛢️🌿☕✨🏴‍☠️

Cazador – Extra Gum (Colombia) is a unique and invigorating specialty coffee, crafted for those who crave bold flavor and a memorable experience in every sip. This Colombian coffee blend stands out with its playful twist, offering an extra layer of sweetness and complexity reminiscent of chewing gum—fun, vibrant, and refreshingly different.

Tasting Notes

• Flavor: A fascinating fusion of bright berry sweetness, hints of tropical fruit, and subtle floral notes, with a playful aftertaste that lingers like a burst of fruity gum.
• Aroma: Sweet and fruity, with a delightful hint of vanilla and candy-like undertones.
• Body: Medium to full-bodied, with a creamy mouthfeel that enhances the flavor experience.
• Acidity: Lively and well-rounded, adding a refreshing zing to every sip.

Origin

This coffee is grown in Colombia’s premier coffee-growing regions, where farmers use sustainable methods to cultivate beans that boast exceptional quality and flavor. The country’s ideal climate and rich soils create the perfect conditions for growing these distinct beans.

Roast Level

Medium roast, designed to preserve the coffee’s natural sweetness and enhance its fruity, gum-like character.

Brewing Recommendation

Best enjoyed through pour-over, French press, or espresso, this blend promises an energizing and flavorful cup that’s anything but ordinary.

Cazador – Extra Gum is the coffee that turns your daily brew into a fun and refreshing ritual. Bold, flavorful, and unforgettable, it’s the perfect companion for adventurous coffee lovers seeking something truly out of the ordinary.

Chelchele - Ethiopia
Dried

Variety: Herlium
Altitude: 1950 meters above sea level
Flavor Notes: Blackberries - Fruity - Floral

Suggested Espresso Recipe:

• Coffee Quantity: 20 grams
• Water Quantity: 30 ml
• Water Temperature: 90°C
• Extraction Time: 30-32 seconds

Suggested Pour-Over Recipe:

• Coffee Quantity: 20 grams
• Water Quantity: 300 ml
• Water Temperature: 90°C
• Extraction Time: 2:30 - 3:00 minutes
• Grind Size: Medium (V60)

Preparation Method:

1. Add 20 grams of coffee.
2. Pour 40 ml of water.
3. Pour up to 120 ml of water.
4. Pour up to 230 ml of water.
5. Final pour up to 300 ml of water.
6. Extraction should finish between 2:30 - 3:00 minutes.

We recommend letting the coffee rest for 15 days or more after roasting to allow its flavors to develop more fully.

Ander – Drinking Chocolate – Vietnam (Dak Lak) – 200g

100% Ground Dark Chocolate | Single Origin | No Sugar Added

Description:
Crafted from single-origin cocoa beans grown in the volcanic highlands of Dak Lak, Vietnam, this premium drinking chocolate by Ander delivers a pure, intense cocoa experience.

Made from 100% ground cocoa mass — not cocoa powder — it retains the natural cocoa butter for a rich, velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor with hints of tropical fruit acidity and earthy undertones. No sugar, no dairy, no additives. Just real chocolate for true cocoa lovers.

Ideal for preparing traditional hot chocolate, mochas, or using in baking and desserts.

Product Details:

• Origin of Cocoa: Dak Lak, Vietnam

• Produced by: Ander

• Net Weight: 200g

• Form: 100% ground dark chocolate (not powder)

• Ingredients: 100% cocoa mass

• Flavor Notes: Intense cocoa, light acidity, clean finish

• Use: Hot chocolate, sauces, ganache, baking

Packaging:

• Type: Sealed glass jar

• Dimensions (approx.): 9 cm height × 7 cm diameter

• Shelf Life: 18–24 months

• Storage: Cool, dry place (16–20°C)

Hand Brew Cocoa Beans – El Salvador (Chiquihuat) – 180g

Origin: Chiquihuat | Light Roasted | 12 Brews

Description:
Harvested from the remote region of Chiquihuat, El Salvador, these hand-selected cocoa beans are grown in a rugged, forested landscape that fosters slow, rich development of flavor. Cultivated using traditional farming methods and shade-grown agroforestry, the beans express the terroir's distinct character.

Expect a complex flavor profile with notes of ripe figs, roasted nuts, dark molasses, and a hint of spice.
Expertly light roasted and gently ground to preserve aromatics, each 180g pouch yields around 12 cups of rich hand-brewed cocoa.

Origin & Farming Details:

• Region: Chiquihuat, Eastern El Salvador

• Elevation: Approx. 700–900 meters above sea level

• Genetics: Native Trinitario strains

• cocoa powderFarming Practice: Shade-grown, hand-harvested, fermented using traditional methods

• Roast Level: Light

• Form: Ground cocoa beans

Packaging & Shipping Details:

• Net Weight: 180g

• Packaging: Resealable kraft or foil pouch

• Approx. Dimensions per Pack: 22 cm × 13 cm × 4 cm

• Gross Weight: ~200g per pack

• Brews per Pack: ~12 hand brews

Perfect for artisanal cafés, chocolate purists, and home brewers who appreciate fine origin-specific cocoa.

🍃 Liang Family Green Tea

Origin: Laoshan Village, Shandong, China

Pure. Fresh. Handcrafted Tradition.
Sourced from the misty hillsides of Laoshan Village, this exquisite green tea is cultivated by the Liang family, whose farming legacy spans generations. Grown at high elevation near the Yellow Sea, the cool climate and mineral-rich soil give this tea its distinctive umami depth and creamy sweetness.

Tasting Notes:

🌿 Aroma: Grassy, nutty, with a hint of sea breeze
🍵 Flavor Profile: Smooth umami, chestnut-like, vegetal
🌬️ Finish: Clean and softly savory

What Makes It Special:

• Hand-harvested, small-batch production

• Cultivated with natural spring water

• Rich in antioxidants and L-theanine

• From one of China's northernmost tea-growing regions

Brewing Instructions:

• Water temperature: 75–80°C (167–176°F)

• Steep time: 1–2 minutes

• Leaves: 1 tsp per cup (or 2–3g)

• Suitable for multiple infusions

Net Weight: 50g / 100g (depending on packaging)

Packaging: Vacuum-sealed or eco-friendly pouch for freshness

Liang Family Green Tea is more than a drink—it’s a sip of heritage, nurtured by mountain air and coastal mist, from the heart of Laoshan to your cup.

Pirates of Coffee – Ramadan Coffee Calendar

🏴‍☠️ A Month-Long Voyage Through Specialty Coffee

Set sail on a month-long journey of discovery with the Ramadan Coffee Calendar, a specially curated collection designed to elevate your coffee experience throughout the holy month. Each day unveils a new treasure from around the world, bringing a diverse range of flavors, origins, and processing methods to explore.

🌍 Origin: Global
📅 Calendar Contents: A different coffee for each day
☕ Flavor Profiles: A rich mix of fruity, floral, nutty, and sweet notes
📈 Brew Method: Perfect for all brewing styles

What Makes It Special?

🌱 A Collection of Rare & Unique Single-Origin Coffees
This calendar brings together an exceptional selection of washed, natural, and experimental-process coffees from renowned coffee-growing regions. Each coffee is carefully chosen to complement the reflective and peaceful nature of Ramadan, offering everything from bright and juicy to smooth and comforting profiles.

🕌 A Coffee Experience Designed for Ramadan
Whether you're breaking your fast with a smooth, mellow brew or enjoying a bright, energizing cup in the morning, this collection ensures every sip is a celebration of the month.

🔥 A Different Flavor Adventure Each Day

• Bright and fruity Ethiopian & Kenyan lots
• Smooth and nutty Central & South American selections
• Unique experimental-process coffees from Panama, Yemen, and Colombia
• Delicate, floral Geshas and bold, chocolatey classics

✨ A Perfect Companion for Reflection & Connection
This limited-edition Ramadan Coffee Calendar is meant to be shared with family and friends, making it an ideal way to celebrate the month with meaningful coffee moments.

Transparency Report

💎 Global Selection of Specialty Coffees
🌱 Processing Methods: Washed, Natural, Experimental
🔥 Roast Profile: Light to Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Designed for all brewing methods—V60, Chemex, French Press, Espresso, AeroPress, or Traditional Ibrik.
🌙 Enjoy after Iftar for a comforting sip, or in the morning for an energizing start to your day.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A treasured coffee experience for Ramadan—one discovery at a time! ☕✨🌙🏴‍☠️

Pirates of Coffee – ABU GN-1847

🏴‍☠️ A Bold & Explosive Panamanian Coffee Experience

Set sail for a flavor explosion with this exceptional Panama Anaerobic Natural from Abu Coffee. This lot showcases the magic of anaerobic fermentation, delivering a cup that is vibrant, deeply complex, and intensely fruity, with a rich, velvety texture.

🌿 Origin: Panama
🏔 Farm: Abu Coffee
🔬 Process: Anaerobic Natural
🫘 Variety: GN-1847
☕ Flavor Notes: Ripe tropical fruits, red berries, florals, chocolate-like sweetness
📈 Brew Method: Best for Filter & Espresso

What Makes It Special?

🌱 A Rare & Flavor-Packed Panama Coffee
Abu Coffee is celebrated for its high-elevation terroir, producing some of the most dynamic and expressive coffees in Panama. This GN-1847 variety thrives in cool mountain air, developing exceptional sweetness and depth.

🔬 Anaerobic Natural Processing for Intense Fruitiness
In this process, whole cherries are sealed in oxygen-free tanks, allowing fermentation to enhance complexity before undergoing slow, controlled drying. This unlocks bold fruit notes, juicy acidity, and a silky, velvety mouthfeel.

🍓 A Cup Bursting with Sweetness & Complexity

• Ripe tropical fruits & red berries create a vibrant fruit-forward experience.
• Floral aromatics enhance the elegance of the cup.
• Chocolate-like sweetness rounds out the finish for a smooth, lingering aftertaste.

🔥 A Dynamic Coffee for True Adventurers
Designed for those who crave bold, fruit-driven complexity, ABU GN-1847 delivers a powerful, juicy, and rich experience.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Panama
🌱 Producer: Abu Coffee
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit and layered sweetness.
⚡ Also makes for a dynamic, fruit-forward espresso, delivering an intensely juicy shot.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A rich, fruit-heavy, and deeply complex Panamanian coffee, crafted for true coffee explorers—this is a treasure worth discovering! ✨🍍🍓☕🏴‍☠️

Pirates of Coffee – Treasure of China: Yunnan, Torch Coffee

🏴‍☠️ A Rare & Exotic Yunnan Coffee Returns!

Treasure of China is back! This double anaerobic natural-processed Catimor from Torch Coffee in Yunnan, China is sweeter and more fruit-forward than ever, delivering a tropical burst of flavor followed by a rich, lingering dark chocolate finish. This multi-layered, complex coffee is a true standout.

🌿 Origin: China – Yunnan
🔬 Process: Double Anaerobic Natural
🫘 Variety: Catimor
☕ Flavor Notes: Pineapple, dark chocolate, grape, blue bubblegum, mangosteen, black plum
📈 Cup Score: 88.00
⚡ Brew Method: Filter

What Makes It Special?

🌎 A Coffee That Stands Out
Discovered while cupping over 100+ coffees with Torch Coffee in China, this lot immediately stood out for its intensity, balance, and layered complexity. This year’s harvest is even sweeter and more fruit-forward, proving Yunnan’s potential as a top specialty coffee-growing region.

🔬 Double Anaerobic Natural Processing for Intense Sweetness
This coffee undergoes two stages of anaerobic fermentation, amplifying its juicy tropical fruit flavors and deep chocolate undertones. The result is a bold, syrupy cup with exceptional clarity and balance.

🍍 A Flavor Explosion in Every Sip

• Juicy pineapple & mangosteen bring a tropical brightness.
• Grape & black plum add a rich fruit complexity.
• Blue bubblegum offers a unique sweetness.
• Dark chocolate provides a deep, lingering finish.

🔥 Experience the Evolution
Roasted specifically for filter brewing, but an espresso roast version is also available. If you love bold tropical flavors with deep chocolate complexity, this rare Yunnan gem is a must-try.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: China – Yunnan
🌱 Producer: Torch Coffee
📍 Altitude: 1,600 MASL
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean
📈 Cup Score: 88.00

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its tropical fruit explosion and silky mouthfeel.
⚡ For espresso lovers, an espresso roast version is available, offering a bold, syrupy shot with rich chocolate undertones.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A bold, fruit-packed, and chocolate-laden Yunnan coffee, proving that China’s specialty coffee scene is on the rise—Treasure of China is back and better than ever! 🍍🍫☕✨🏴‍☠️

Pirates of Coffee – RODRIGO SANCHEZ PINK BOURBON: Colombia Washed

🏴‍☠️ A Rare & Complex Pink Bourbon from a Master Producer

The Rodrigo Sanchez Pink Bourbon is a rare and sought-after Colombian coffee, cultivated at Monteblanco Farm in Pitalito, Huila. This washed Pink Bourbon varietal showcases bright acidity, rich sweetness, and layered spice notes, evolving beautifully as it cools for a truly dynamic and refined coffee experience.

🌿 Origin: Colombia – Pitalito, Huila
🔬 Process: Washed
🫘 Variety: Pink Bourbon
☕ Flavor Notes: Honey, green apple, nutmeg, pink lemonade, cardamom, muscovado sugar
📈 Cup Score: 88.75
⚡ Brew Method: Filter & Espresso

What Makes It Special?

🌎 From the Legendary Monteblanco Farm
Located near the Cueva de los Guacharos National Natural Park, Monteblanco Farm thrives in a biodiverse, high-altitude region, producing some of the world’s most exceptional coffees. Managed by Rodrigo Sanchez Valencia, this farm is known for its innovative coffee processing techniques.

🔬 Meticulously Washed for Clarity & Complexity
This Pink Bourbon undergoes an expert washed process, enhancing its crisp acidity, vibrant fruit tones, and deep sweetness for a clean and structured cup.

🍯 A Flavor Experience That Evolves in Every Sip

• Golden honey & muscovado sugar create a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
• Crisp green apple & pink lemonade acidity bring a bright, refreshing edge.
• Warm notes of nutmeg & cardamom add a spiced complexity to the finish.

🔥 Secure Your Bag Before It’s Gone!
Coffees from Rodrigo Sanchez sell out fast! If you’ve enjoyed Rodrigo Sanchez Sangria, Rodrigo Sanchez CM Washed, Slurpy, or Pineapple Pop, this Pink Bourbon is your next must-try.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Colombia – Pitalito, Huila
🌱 Producer: Rodrigo Sanchez
📍 Farm: Monteblanco Farm
📍 Altitude: 1,730 MASL
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean
📈 Cup Score: 88.75

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its bright fruit notes and delicate spice balance.
⚡ Also makes an elegant espresso, offering a refined, syrupy shot with vibrant acidity and warm sweetness.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A vibrant, evolving Pink Bourbon, crafted by one of Colombia’s most innovative producers—a true must-have for coffee lovers! 🍯🍏✨☕🏴‍☠️

Hand Brew Cocoa Beans – Costa Rica (Upala) – 180g

Origin: Baby Sloth Fine Cacao | Light Roasted | 12 Brews

Description:
Grown in the lush tropical northern region of Costa Rica, in Upala, these cocoa beans thrive under the dual influence of the salty Pacific breeze and the humid air from Lake Cocibolca (Mar Dulce) in southern Nicaragua.

This unique terroir, paired with Catie Trinitario clones (R1–R4–R6) and experimental post-harvest methods, results in a cocoa that’s both rooted in regional tradition and enhanced by modern craftsmanship. The beans are lightly roasted and ground, offering a vibrant and complex cup.

Expect a clear honey-like sweetness, candied raspberry notes, and a zesty, refreshing finish.

Details:

• Region: Upala, Northern Costa Rica

• Terroir: Tropical climate, near Lake Cocibolca

• Producer: Baby Sloth Fine Cacao

• Genetics: Trinitario Catie Clones R1, R4, R6

• Farming Practice: Sustainable agriculture & experimental post-harvest fermentation

• Roast Level: Light

• Form: Ground cocoa beans

• Brews per Pack: 12 cups (approx.)

Packaging & Shipping:

• Net Weight: 180g

• Pack Type: Resealable pouch (kraft or foil)

• Dimensions: 22 × 13 × 4 cm

• Gross Weight: ~200g

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