Those recognised by roasters and consumers alike because for their distinctive cup characteristics (such as a distinct
aroma or flavour) and the absence of cup defects), its physical properties (screen size, physical defects)
and its cultural practices (e.g. shade grown, sun-dried).
Making the grade
We find our coffees tongue tingling, so what makes them so special:
- We continually sample coffee from a number of special growers and their representatives from around the world.
- From those coffee we taste, we select only the finest specialty pure Arabica beans, already quite
scarce since only 6% of the world's coffee crop is rated pure Arabica (or
typica).
- Then selecting only those pure Arabica coffees that are shade and mountain grown
and graded at least "AAA", we start our next level of test.
- We roast each coffee to multiple roast levels and we taste it. Of the 100's
we taste, we select a few that tingle our tongues the way it would tingle
Frog Quaffer's.
- Finally, from those that make our grade we specialty roast them to a level we
have identified exposes each coffee's unique nuances.
- Importantly we cool the coffee down with air, slowly and gently so that the coffee
retains all flavours.
- Once you order we deliver them to your door freshly
roasted. At this point you can elect for our prediction system to try and guess
when you may next need.
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Our most popular coffees
We have a number of coffees, but have found that the most popular in order of how
bodied they are, are
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The current list
The coffee list below reflects availability and current price (per kilo or 500g). Due to the season nature of speciality
coffee we have limited quantities per year. All prices here are VAT inclusive
Because of the delivery pricing we recommend a minimum order of 500g, which is around 50 cups, or
normal consumption for a domestic environment with two adults per month
- Delivery in Cape Town, less than 2kgs - add R18.75 per delivery
- For our lease clients there is an additional maintenance charge of R14.25
- Outside of Cape Town - there is a minimum charge of R65 for the first 10 kilograms, thereafter it varies, if
this is a problem we can send counter to counter at about R25.00 per kilogram
- Please note that due to the nature of Specialty coffee we may not have stock, we will update our order
and price list system to reflect what is in stock
| Light and Fruity Coffees | 500g | 1kg |
| Limu, Ethiopia |  | Limu is sought after for its aroma. You may detect hints of chocolate or berry. This is the coffee from the forest where coffee was originally found. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| Sidama G2, Ethiopia | | NOW Organic. Also known as Sidamo. A medium-bodied coffee for all day drinking from the southern Ethiopian highlands. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia | | A naturally low caffeine coffee known for its lemony tart acidity. This coffee is used in more blends then any other speciality coffee because it is easy to drink. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| Full-Bodied and Earthy Coffees | 500g | 1kg |
| Antigua, Guatemala |  | From the central highlands of Guatemala, this coffee is has malt on the nose and a medium body with a tinge of caramelised almonds. It has a delicate after taste which is sweet a hint of citrus. We think this Guatemalan is well balanced with slight detection of a "spicy twist". | 109.73 | 219.45 |
| Excelsor, Columbia |  | This coffee has full aroma, ripe citrus top notes, creamy body and a lingering sweet finish. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| Fairtrade Los Idolos, Colombia | | There are a number complex flavours on the nose when tasting. Initially a vanilla butter is detected then brown sugar comes through. On drinking there is a Mild brightness and then syrup comes through. The coffee is Medium to full bodied, with a lingering after taste, that is fuller. | 156.75 | 313.50 |
| La Piramide, Cauca, Colombia | | A relationship coffee that is described as intensely sweet and soft coffee with a moderate body. | 149.63 | 299.25 |
| Los Naranjos, Huila, Colombia | | Awarded Cup of Excellent (COE). A good bodied coffee with complex flavours, mocha and nutty after tastes. | 156.75 | 313.50 |
| Mandheling, Sumatra |  | The most famous Indonesian Coffee displaying rich flavour, extraordinary full body and distinctively vibrant, low-key acidity, grade-one coffee with a mild taste. This is a classic Sumatran coffee. | 118.28 | 236.55 |
| Dark and Balanced Coffees | 500g | 1kg |
| Bromelia Fancy |  | Named after the famous Bromeliaceae family of flowers, a species native mainly to the tropical Americas. This coffee has a dark earthy tone, and dark chocolate notes. | 105.45 | 210.90 |
| Kagumo Peaberry, Kenya |  | The peaberry intensifies the flavour, typically bright coffee from Kenya hints of roasted hazelnuts. This coffee comes from the Mugaga growers society whose trees lie between 1600-1700 metres above sea level. | 118.28 | 236.55 |
| Organic Asorganica, Colombia | | More Bodied and Earthy, a love or hate type coffee | 175.28 | 350.55 |
| Sul de Minas |  | A nutty, low acidity, with a nice bittersweet chocolate and a touch of fruitiness. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| Terranova Estate, Zambia |  | Happy to have this one back after a 3 year break, very subtle dark chocolate and a little basmati rice detected. The coffee is medium to full bodied. | 110.00 | 220.00 |
| Decaffeinated or Low Caffeine Coffees | 500g | 1kg |
| Columbian CO2 Decaf | | Columbian Specialty coffee decaffeinated with the Carbon Dioxide method | 112.58 | 225.15 |
| Blend of Specialty Coffees | 500g | 1kg |
| Armonizar Blend |  | A smooth blend of primarily South American coffees | 84.00 | 168.00 |
| Bunna Blend | | A blend of primarily pure Arabica African coffees. The coffees balanced and gentle on the taste buds, a quite morish. | 99.75 | 199.50 |
| House blend | | A balanced blend of mild and medium bodied coffees. This is a one size fits all blend, should be good for most varieties of coffee you enjoy. | 80.00 | 160.00 |
| Relationship Blend | | A blend of Virmax’s highest standard of Columbian coffees, built on relationships with the farms all the coffees in this blend is good to excellent. A good coffee for a bodied espresso and a medium cappuccino. | 149.63 | 299.25 |
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