This coffee is produced by Hector Ramos in the Tarqui region of Huila, Colombia, at an altitude of 1900 meters. It is a Colombia variety coffee processed using a washed method, involving a 24-hour fermentation in cherry, followed by 120 hours of dry fermentation in sealed bags, and a 25-day slow sun-drying process. The flavor profile features notes of milk chocolate, caramel, and ripe plum. It is roasted to a light-to-medium level and 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.
