{"title":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"baragwi-guama-aa-kenya","title":"Baragwi Guama AA, Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion \u003cstrong\u003eKirinyaga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer \u003cstrong\u003eBaragwi Farmers Cooperative Society\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuama Smallholder Farmers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal \u003cstrong\u003eSL28, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL34, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuiru 11, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAltitude \u003cstrong\u003e1600—1800 masl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcess \u003cstrong\u003eWashed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product__info-container\" id=\"ProductInfo-template--24899692036421__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea Kenyan classic expressed with clarity and depth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrown in the nutrient-rich highlands of Kirinyaga, this lot showcases the distinct character of the region - refined, vibrant, and deeply sweet. managed by the Baragwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society, the Guama Factory is known for its consistent execution and farmer-first approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe result is a clean, layered expression of Kenyan terroir - where bright black currant and lemon curd meet the refinement of black tea, finishing with an intensely sweet, lingering complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis lot was produced by smallholder farmers delivering to the Guama Factory in Kirinyaga County, central Kenya. the factory is part of the Baragwi Farmers' Cooperative Society, established in 1974 and known for its strong quality control and transparent operations. farmers cultivate varieties including SL28, SL34, Batian, and Ruiru 11, grown in rich volcanic soils at elevations ranging from 1,600–1,800 MASL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echerries are hand-sorted, pulped, and fermented overnight, then washed and graded. drying takes place on raised African beds for 8-14 days, with protective covering during peak heat and overnight. this traditional Kenyan washed process highlights the coffee’s clarity, brightness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g","offer_id":44253661626548,"sku":null,"price":202.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4843\/7172\/files\/200g-thumbnail_BaragwiGuamaAA.png?v=1782312924"},{"product_id":"solstice","title":"Solstice, Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion\u003cstrong\u003e Tarrazú \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProducer \u003cstrong\u003eLuis Anastasio Castro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm \u003cstrong\u003eJuanachute Micromill    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal \u003cstrong\u003eCaturra Catuai \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcess \u003cstrong\u003eRed Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product__info-container\" id=\"ProductInfo-template--24899692036421__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis built around brightness, juiciness and expression, a coffee designed to bring more fruit, lift and complexity to the cup while remaining approachable.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the first release of \u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e, we’ve selected a red honey processed Caturra and Catuaí produced by Luis Anastasio Castro at Juanachute Micromill in Costa Rica. in the cup, milk chocolate brings sweetness and depth, while raspberry, orange and blackcurrant add juicy fruit, brightness and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe result is juicy, vibrant and expressive, with layered sweetness, lively acidity and a clean finish. brighter and more dynamic than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beanbelthk.com\/products\/equinox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but still balanced and easy to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e is a coffee with clarity, fruit and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhy solstice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis inspired by summer and the feeling we wanted this coffee to create: brightness, vibrancy, expression and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhere\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis grounding and comforting,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings more movement and juiciness. it is designed for those looking for a brighter, more fruit-led coffee with extra complexity, while still remaining clean, balanced and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe coffee behind\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay change over time as harvests evolve, but the experience will remain consistent: bright, juicy, fruit-led and full of lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit’s the coffee that brings brightness and a juicy depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis lot is a red honey processed Caturra and Catuaí. in honey processing, part of the fruit mucilage is left on the coffee during drying. this helps build sweetness, texture and fruit expression while maintaining more structure and clarity than a full natural process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e, the red honey process gives the coffee a juicy, layered profile — combining chocolate sweetness with vibrant fruit notes of raspberry, orange and blackcurrant. it is bright and expressive, but still clean, balanced and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe Juanachute Micromill is run by Luis Anastasio Castro in Costa Rica. this micromill focuses on carefully processed lots that highlight sweetness, clarity and fruit expression, with honey processing playing an important role in developing texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis red honey Caturra and Catuaí stood out to us as an ideal first expression of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esolstice\u003c\/em\u003e: bright, juicy, energetic and expressive, while still grounded enough to work as a year-round house coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g","offer_id":44253661921460,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4843\/7172\/files\/MNT08035.jpg?v=1782313798"},{"product_id":"equinox","title":"Equinox, Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTurrialba\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProducer \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiego Robelo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquiares Estate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsperanza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcess \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis built around sweetness, structure and comfort, a coffee designed to feel familiar, satisfying and easy to return to.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ef\u003cspan\u003eor the first release of \u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e, we’ve selected a washed Esperanza produced by Diego Robelo at Aquiares Estate in Costa Rica. in the cup, cacao nibs and dulce de leche bring depth and sweetness, while soft strawberry and lemon verbena add gentle fruit and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe result is rounded, sweet and composed, with a good body, balanced structure and a clean finish. comforting without feeling heavy, expressive without becoming too bright. \u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e is a coffee to settle into.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhy equinox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis inspired by autumn and the feeling we wanted this coffee to create: warmth, familiarity, sweetness and quiet ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than tying the name to a single origin or flavour profile,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents a consistent experience. the coffee behind it may change with harvests and seasons, but the aim will remain the same: a sweet, rounded and dependable cup with enough complexity to stay interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit’s the coffee to return to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis lot is a washed Esperanza, a variety known for its sweetness, clarity and expressive cup potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eafter harvest, the coffee is carefully processed using the washed method, allowing the character of the variety and terroir to come through with clarity. the result is a clean and structured profile, where sweetness, body and acidity are held in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eequinox\u003c\/em\u003e, we selected this lot because it delivers the kind of sweetness and comfort we want from our core house coffee, while still offering enough complexity to remain interesting cup after cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g","offer_id":44253667557556,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4843\/7172\/files\/MNT06532.jpg?v=1782313966"},{"product_id":"danche-honey-ethiopia","title":"Danche Honey, Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion\u003cstrong\u003e Yirgacheffe 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at the centre.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry and mango bring juicy depth, lifted by crisp green apple acidity and a delicate thread of coffee blossom, before settling into soft brown sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echerries from smallholder producers in Worka Chelbesa are manually harvested, then hand-sorted at the Danche processing site before being pulped. the coffee is dried on raised beds until it reaches ideal humidity, allowing the honey process to preserve fruit sweetness, floral clarity, and layered acidity. after drying, the coffee is hand-sorted again before preparation for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis lot was grown by smallholder producers in Worka Chelbesa, a kebele in Gedeb, at the southern edge of Ethiopia’s Gedeo zone. the coffee was processed at SNAP Specialty Coffee’s Danche wet mill, operated by Negusse Debela, whose team works with local producers to process washed, natural, honey, and experimental lots with a focus on improving quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g","offer_id":44253675684020,"sku":null,"price":191.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4843\/7172\/files\/DancheHoney.jpg?v=1782314718"},{"product_id":"kafipamba-heirloom","title":"Kafipamba Heirloom, Ecuador","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion\u003cstrong\u003e Pichincha  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProducer \u003cstrong\u003eJhon Ortiz, Nelly Morales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKafipamba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal \u003cmeta 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rounded fruit character. the cup settles into silky milk chocolate before a long, deep honeyed sweetness and a very sweet, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eharvested cherries are selected by flotation, with floating beans removed before fermentation. the selected cherries are fermented in plastic tanks for 24 hours, then depulped and washed. once clean, the coffee is dried on African beds inside polytunnels, with regular movement to ensure even drying, before being packed in GrainPro bags at 10% moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca Kafipamba is run by Jhon Ortiz and Nelly Morales in Palmitopamba, Pichincha, Ecuador. after many years in dairy farming, they began planting coffee in 2021 as a way to diversify their farm. with support from respected local producers, they established their seedbed, planting, harvest, and post-harvest practices, and now farm organically while continuing to learn and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cafēn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g","offer_id":44253676142772,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4843\/7172\/files\/KafipambaHeirloom.jpg?v=1782315121"},{"product_id":"tributos-del-ota-lactic-colombia","title":"Tributos del Ota Lactic, Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegion \u003cstrong\u003eTarrazú\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eProducer \u003cstrong\u003eJose Enrique Romero Chacón \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFarm\u003cstrong\u003e Finca Don Joaquin \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVarietal \u003cstrong\u003eMilenio\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAltitude \u003cstrong\u003e2500 masl \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e 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