This coffee comes from the Bookkisa hamlet in the Guji highlands region of southern Ethiopia, within the Oromia administrative region. Guji is characterized by vast forest areas, volcanic soil rich in silt and clay, temperate climate, and high altitude. The coffee is very sweet and round with flavors of mango and pineapple, finishing with blueberry jam notes.
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.
