This coffee is a Gesha variety from the Finca La Soledad farm, located on the fertile slopes of the Acatenango volcano in Guatemala at 1650 meters altitude. Managed by the Perez family, the coffee is processed using a classic washed method, involving 40 to 45 hours of fermentation in cement tanks followed by a 12 to 18-day slow drying process on African beds. It offers a bright, elegant profile with distinct floral aromas, notes of jasmine, a clean citrus acidity, and a black tea finish.
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.
