This coffee is a Bourbon Rouge variety from the Nyaruguru region of Rwanda, grown at an altitude of 1850 meters. It is produced by the Ikizere group, a community of women farmers, and processed using a washed method that includes manual depulping and a 30-40 day drying period on raised beds. The flavor profile is floral and delicately acidic, featuring notes of jasmine, green apple, and apricot. This versatile coffee is 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.
