The journey of a cup of coffee: From the farm to your cup

At Somos Grano, every cup tells a story: the journey of a coffee bean from its cultivation on the farm to that special moment when it becomes your favorite beverage. Today, we take you behind every sip and explore the fascinating journey specialty coffee takes to reach your table.

1. The Origin: Sowing and Cultivation

It all begins on coffee farms, located in specific regions where the climate, altitude, and soil are ideal for growing quality beans. Coffee plants can take three to five years to mature and bear fruit, and their growth requires constant attention and care from coffee farmers.

Cultivation process: From the selection of the grain variety to planting in enriched soils, producers work year after year to obtain a healthy harvest. At Somos Grano, we collaborate with farms that implement sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, ensuring that each grain is grown ethically and sustainably.

The journey of each cup begins here, in the hands of those who understand and respect the art of cultivating high-quality coffee.

2. The Harvest: Time for Manual Selection

When the coffee berries, known as cherries, reach their peak ripeness, it's time to harvest them. Unlike mass-produced coffee, specialty coffee is hand-picked to ensure that only the cherries at their peak ripeness are harvested.

Selective harvesting: Growers walk through the plants and carefully select each ripe cherry, ensuring that only the highest quality fruit continues its journey to your cup.
Quality over quantity: This process can be arduous, but it ensures that the beans maintain superior flavor and aroma.

Each specialty coffee bean is the result of careful work that is respectful of the earth and its cycles.

3. The Processing Process: Grain Preparation

Once harvested, coffee cherries must undergo a process known as milling to separate the beans from the fruit pulp. This step is crucial, as the method used directly impacts the coffee's flavor profile.

- Beneficiation of washing: In this method, the cherries are pulped and the beans are washed, enhancing clean, bright flavors.

- Natural benefit: Here, the cherries are dried whole with the pulp, resulting in fruitier and sweeter flavors.

The selected processing method enhances the natural characteristics of the bean, preparing it to become a cup full of personality and flavor.

4. Drying and Storage: Preserving Quality

After processing, the grains must be dried to a suitable moisture content, usually around 11-12%. Drying takes place in drying yards or raised beds, where the grains are spread out in thin layers and constantly turned to ensure even drying.

- Controlled drying: This step is essential to prevent the development of undesirable flavors and ensure the grain retains its freshness.

- Safe storage: Once dried, the beans are stored in special bags, usually made of jute, which allow adequate ventilation until they are ready to be roasted.

The drying process ensures that the beans maintain their aromatic potential and are in optimal condition for the next step: roasting.

5. Roasting: Awakening the Flavors of Coffee

Roasting is the moment when coffee beans release their aromas and develop their characteristic flavor profile. At Somos Grano, roasting is carried out by hand, with attention to every detail so that the beans reach their ideal point according to their specific characteristics.

- Light roast: Enhances more acidic and floral notes, ideal for single origin coffees.
- Medium roast: It balances acidity and body, offering a versatile and rich experience.
- Dark roast: It highlights intense, chocolatey flavors, ideal for those who enjoy a robust and deep flavor.

Roasting is an art that transforms beans into the perfect base for a cup full of personality.

6. Packaging and the Journey to Your Cup

Once roasted, the beans are carefully packaged to preserve their freshness and aromas. At Somos Grano, we use packaging designed to maintain the coffee's properties intact, from the moment it leaves our facilities until it reaches your hands.

- Protective packaging: Our packaging includes one-way valves that allow gases to escape without allowing air to enter, preserving the coffee's freshness.

Commitment to quality: We take care of every aspect of delivery so you can enjoy your coffee as if it were freshly roasted.

Packaging is the final step before specialty coffee reaches you, ready to be prepared and enjoyed with every cup.

7. Preparation: The Time to Savor the Journey

And so we come to the final stage: preparation. Each cup of coffee is the result of a passionate journey , carried out by people dedicated to bringing you the best of each bean. To fully enjoy it, experiment with different preparation methods and discover the unique notes and nuances each coffee offers.

From the farm to your cup, every step of this journey is a labor of love and quality that you can taste in every sip.

Every Cup Tells a Story

At Somos Grano, we are proud to share with our customers a specialty coffee that respects every stage of this journey, from its origin to the moment you enjoy its aroma and flavor.

Ready to enjoy a cup that has come a long way to reach you? Explore our store and take home coffee beans that tell a story of dedication and passion.