Unlock Specialty Coffee

UNLOCK SPECIALTY COFFEE

It's on everyone's lips: Specialty Coffee. Hipsters in Berlin talk about flavours, Hario and a goose-neck kettle. But what does that actually mean? Flavour profile, where do the flavours come from and what's the best way to get started?

At 19grams, we are experts in specialty coffee, direct trade with farmers and transparency. With us, you know exactly where every bean comes from. Come on, let's discover Specialty Coffee!

Start slowly
DISCOVER! At 19grams, we follow the 3rd coffee wave, and are especially proud to bring you only coffees that have been traded directly, fairly and sustainably. We have a few partners that we have been working with for many years. The Guardia family from Hacienda Sonora in Costa Rica has been our longest partner - every year we have great varieties from this 100% green energy farm.

But we also discover new varieties every year from different farms around the coffee belt.



If you don't yet have a country you particularly like coffee from and want to try your hand at it first, start with the Espresso Testbox. Here we've put together 5 varieties from 5 different countries that, with a classic roast, are the perfect introduction to the world of Specialty Coffee. From left to right, the varieties get a little more complex.



Coffee #5 is the Espresso of the Month, one of our lighter roasted Specialty Coffee varieties that develops more acids in your cup. Perfect for discovering more exceptional varieties of 19grams from here on out!





DISCOVER TEST BOX

Unlock Specialty Coffee! The Espresso Test Box contains 5 espresso varieties that increase from left to right. You start with classic roasts and work your way through 5 exciting coffee countries that show you the variety of Specialty Coffee in the cup with different flavour profiles.

Italo Disco - dark espresso roast

Bring the taste of your last Italian holiday home with this espresso. This Arabica bean comes across clear and subtle with a powerful punch of dark chocolate.



Endless Summer - Costa Rica

The Endless Summer espresso comes from Costa Rica. Darker roasted, it is ideally suited for preparation in a fully automatic machine. In the cup, it develops warm and strong cocoa nuances.



Little Flower - Espresso from India

This coffee from India is gently roasted and therefore very low in acidity. Nevertheless, it has a strong, full body.



Orang Utan Coffee - Sumatra

Our Orang Utan Espresso with aromas of hazelnut and chocolate comes from an environmental project to preserve the rainforest in Sumatra. Nutty with a strong body.



Espresso of the month

Every month, our roasters select an espresso for you that stands out for its special characteristics. Be curious about the world of specialty coffees!

Kaffeebohnen in Röster

Back to the beginning!

Stop! That's already a lot of info. We understand that. In order for us to really pick you up, we want to understand where you stand right now. What's important to you when buying coffee, and why you're here on this page: If you've already dealt with the terms organic, fair trade and direct trade, then you're here because you've chosen direct trade and thus 19grams. If the exact differences between these terms are not clear to you, no problem. Here we explain them to you.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES

Understand the differences:

  • Bio

    The organic seal is a quality and inspection seal. To obtain it, certain standards and requirements must be met by the farmers, but also by the buyers, which are regularly checked. The seal is bought - not awarded for good work. The seals have above all a use for the consumers:inside, because they see at a glance how they can classify a product. That is a good start!
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  • Fair Trade

    Fair trade is a trade partnership built on communication, transparency and respect. It aims to create justice through controlled trade, especially for smallholders and farmers in developing countries. The farmer in Origin is the focus. But the fees are very high and really small farms cannot afford to join.
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  • Direct trade

    Or "Direct Trade." The goal is to eliminate all middlemen in the value chain in order to pay farmers the highest possible price for their goods. Both the farmers and micro-roasters like us benefit from this. BUT:Direct trade doesn't stop with the farmer. If you buy coffee from a micro-roastery on an intermediate platform, you are again building in an (avoidable) middleman who wants to be paid. Therefore, buy as directly as possible.
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Third Wave Coffee

But the movement has evolved. Crazy brewing methods are offered on every street corner, hipsters in Berlin talk about goose-neck kettles, grinds are the most important metric and are experts in specialty coffee, direct trade with farmers and transparency. With us, you know exactly where every bean comes from.
What is the third wave?

Cup of Excellence

The Cup of Excellence is the most important competition in specialty coffee. Farmer reichen Proben ihrer höchsten Qualitäten ein, diese werden von unabhängigen Juroren der Specialty Coffee Szene verkostet und beurteilt. Die besten Kaffees erhalten eine Auszeichnung. Ein gutes Scoring im Cup of Excellence bringt der Farm und dem Farmer enorme Aufmerksamkeit. This secures orders for subsequent years. The Cup of Excellence (COE) is relevant to the end consumer for several reasons. Er bietet eine zuverlässige Orientierungshilfe für die Qualität des Kaffees Die Gewinner des COE werden durch ein strenges, mehrstufiges Bewertungsverfahren ermittelt, wodurch sicher gestellt wird, dass du nur den besten und aromatischsten Kaffee erhältst. Zudem fördert der COE nachhaltige Anbaumethoden und faire Handelspraktiken. Wenn du also einen COE-prämierten Kaffee kaufst, unterstützt du nicht nur die Produktion hochwertiger Kaffees, sondern auch nachhaltige und ethische Praktiken in der Kaffeeindustrie. Vielleicht willst du diese High-End-Kaffees irgendwann mal probieren, doch für den Einstieg empfehlen wir unsere klassischen Röstungen.
Explore COE Coffees

Start slowly

DISCOVER!  We at 19grams follow the 3rd coffee wave and are especially proud to present you only coffees that have been traded directly, fairly and sustainably. We have some partners with whom we have been working for many years. The Guardia family from Hacienda Sonora in Costa Rica is our longest partner - every year we have great varieties from this farm that is 100% green energy. But we also discover new varieties every year from different farms around the coffee belt. If you don't yet have a country you particularly like coffee from and want to try it out first, start with the Espresso Testbox. Here, we've put together 5 varieties from 5 different countries that offer the perfect introduction to the world of Specialty Coffee with a classic roast. From left to right, the varieties get a little more complex. Coffee #5 is the Espresso of the Month, one of our lighter roasted specialty coffees that develops more acidity in the cup. Perfect for discovering more exceptional varieties of 19grams from here!
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Unlock Specialty Coffee! The Espresso Testbox contains 5 espresso varieties that increase from left to right. You start with classic roasts and work your way through 5 exciting coffee countries that show you the variety of Specialty Coffee in the cup with different flavour profiles.

Discover the Testbox

  • Italo Disco - Espresso

  • Endless Summer - Costa Rica

  • Little Flower - India

  • Orang Utan - Sumatra

  • Wild At Heart - 19grams House blend

With this espresso, you can bring the taste of your last Italian holiday home. This Arabica bean comes across clear and subtle with a powerful punch of dark chocolate.

The Endless Summer Espresso comes from Costa Rica. Darker roasted, it is optimally suited for preparation in a fully automatic machine. In the cup, it develops warm and strong cocoa nuances.

This coffee from India is particularly gently roasted and therefore very low in acidity. Nevertheless, it has a strong, full body.

Our Orang Utan Espresso with flavours of hazelnut and chocolate comes from an environmental project to preserve the rainforest in Sumatra. Nutty with a strong body.

Every month, our roasters select a new espresso for you that stands out due to its special characteristics. Be curious about the world of specialty coffees!

What is specialty Coffee?

According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), coffee that scores 80 points or more on a 100-point scale is classified as a specialty. The CQI (Coffee Quality Institute) works hand in hand with the SCA.

The requirement to reach 80 points is always assessed according to taste quality. The better it tastes, the better the score. Coffee with a score of 80 has no flavour defects (defect free, gummy, medicinal, ashy) and must be sweet. At 19grams, we deal exclusively in Specialty Coffee and want to help you understand coffee better.