Exceptional coffee begins with the cultivation of the coffee plant, which produces a vibrant red fruit known as the coffee cherry. Once harvested and opened, this fruit reveals two white, waxy beans nestled together, encased in pulp. At Caffé Loucha, we select only the finest plants from tropical regions to ensure that only the finest are chosen.

The next stage entails transforming coffee cherries into beans by removing the outer layers. This procedure produces ‘green coffee,’ which denotes the beans before roasting. Caffé Loucha highlights the traditional importance of this phase by sun-drying the coffee cherries through the dry process, leading to a sweeter and fresher bean.

The beans must be roasted carefully to achieve the rich, aromatic coffee beans essential for a perfect cup of any coffee variety. At Caffé Loucha, roasting is considered an art form involving a meticulous process that requires precise temperature control and timing, relying heavily on their sense of smell and extensive knowledge to determine the optimal moment for removing the beans from the heat.