This coffee is from producer Abdo Aba Mecha, located in Limu in the Jimma region of Ethiopia. The farm spans approximately 30 hectares, situated between 1,900 and 2,200 meters altitude. Abdo cultivates local varieties under the canopy of a dense forest, using traditional farming practices with meticulous attention to drying and hand-picked cherry quality. This natural processed coffee is roasted darker to create a more generous and textured profile, with flavor notes of blackberry compote, dried fig, and dark chocolate. The cup offers a round, jammy fruitiness while maintaining the elegant signature of Ethiopian natural coffees.
What began in 2014 as Le Pista Cafe Mobile, a bicycle powered coffee cart created by Maxime Richard, has grown into a Montreal roastery with three brick and mortar locations. The first permanent cafe opened on Beaubien Street in 2016, and roasting now takes place on a Loring S15 Falcon at the Rue Masson location. Cafe Pista maintains a farm to table mentality, building direct relationships with producers to ensure quality and traceability from origin to cup. In a uniquely Montreal twist, select locations transform into Vin Public wine bars on Thursday and Friday evenings, blending coffee culture with the city's vibrant social scene.
