This coffee is a single-origin offering from Fazenda Recreio, located in the Mogiana region of São Sebastião da Grama, Brazil. Grown at an altitude of 1100 meters, this coffee is a blend of Arara and Catucai varieties. It is processed using the washed method, where cherries are depulped and dried on patios before finishing in a mechanical dryer. The flavor profile is characterized by sweet and syrupy notes of cocoa, hazelnut, and vanilla. It is roasted to a light-to-medium level, making it a versatile choice suitable for both espresso and filter brewing methods.
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.
