The Journey from Bean to Cup: The Coffee Supply Chain

1. Growing coffee: it all starts on the farm

The coffee journey begins on farms located in regions ideal for growing coffee, such as Colombia, Ethiopia or Brazil. Growing coffee requires specific conditions: a tropical climate, high altitude, and nutrient-rich soils, often of volcanic origin. At 94 Celcius, we work closely with local growers, favoring sustainable cultivation practices that respect the surrounding ecosystems.

We support practices such as agroforestry farming, where coffee trees are grown under the shade of native trees. This not only preserves biodiversity, but also helps the soil retain its natural fertility while protecting the coffee trees from the damaging effects of direct sunlight. Thanks to these practices, each coffee bean grows in an environment that favours deep, unique flavours, while preserving the environment.

2. Harvesting and Seed Selection: Precision Above All else

Specialty coffee is often harvested by hand to ensure that the beans are selected at optimum maturity. This precision work is essential, as a bean harvested too early or too late can negatively influence the final aromatic profile.

The growers we work with carry out a "selective harvest", picking coffee cherries one by one, only when they are perfectly ripe. This exacting method ensures that only the highest quality beans are used, resulting in a coffee with balanced aromas and complex flavours.

4. Roasting: A Precise Art

Roasting is a crucial stage, where the full aromatic potential of the bean is revealed. At 94 Celcius, we regard roasting as an art, and each batch is precisely roasted to bring out the coffee's distinct characteristics. We prefer light to medium roasts, as they preserve the subtle notes and unique nuances of specialty coffee.

This stage transforms the green, hard and bitter beans into an explosion of aromas and flavors that are released once the beans are roasted. It's also here that we give the beans their final touch, adjusting the duration and intensity of roasting for each batch, according to its original characteristics.

5. Distribution: The way to your cup

Once roasted, the beans are packaged to preserve their freshness and quality until they reach our customers. At 94 Celcius, we place great importance on this stage to ensure that each coffee retains its taste and aroma right through to delivery.

We use hermetic packaging with one-way valves, which allow natural gases to escape without letting air in, guaranteeing the freshness of the beans. Our coffees are shipped quickly after roasting so that our customers can enjoy them in the best possible conditions, and each package is traceable for total transparency on the origin of the beans.

6. Preparation: The Art of Extraction

Once the coffee is in your hands, there's one more essential step: preparation. Whether you prefer a gentle brewing method like pour-over or an intense espresso, each extraction technique enhances the work of the entire supply chain. We encourage our customers to use quality water and respect precise parameters (temperature, infusion time) to release the aromatic potential of specialty beans.

For the best possible experience, we invite you to consult our preparation guides for each brewing method. In this way, every cup of 94 Celcius is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in this journey.