Low Caffeine

Ultra Rare

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Low Caffeine

Ultra Rare

South Africa

Elephant Coast - Racemosa

Spices
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Quince
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Eucalyptus

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About This Coffee

A very exciting addition to the Sea Island catalogue and an entirely new species of coffee: Racemosa. Until now, every coffee we’ve sourced has been part of the Arabica family, and 99% of coffee comes from either the Robusta, or Arabica species, but these tiny and unusual Racemosa beans are a completely different species of their own.

This Racemosa coffee is grown on the Elephant Coast estate in South Africa, an unusual location for quality coffee cultivation as it is typically considered too low altitude, too hot, and too dry for Arabica coffee. But these resilient Racemosa beans thrive in hot, dry conditions and offer a promising alternative as climate change threatens the cultivation of traditional Arabica coffee, which requires cool, humid temperatures to survive.

Roasting

We roast all our coffee beans in small artisanal batches each day to preserve freshness and consistency. All ground coffee is ground to order just before shipping, so you can be assured your coffee has arrived as fresh as possible.

The majority of our coffees are medium roasted as a standard, unless otherwise stated on the product page.

Please contact us if you have any questions about our coffees or the way we roast.

Shipping

All orders are packed and shipped from our roastery in the UK.

We aim to process and ship orders within 1-2 working days, although large orders containing multiple varieties of roasted coffee may take slightly longer.

UK shipping is free on orders over £100.

For international orders, shipping costs and any duties & taxes are calculated and prepaid for at checkout - Any charges at customs are then dealt with in advance by us to ensure your coffee arrives as quickly as possible.

US shipping is free on orders over $250.

The taste profile of Racemosa is a unique experience, with complex herbaceous flavours of dried mint, aniseed, and liquorice. A bold tone of eucalyptus is underpinned by sweet and refreshing notes of quince and tangerine zest, finishing with a dry, satin mouthfeel. A must try for coffee lovers seeking something rare and distinctive.

Information

Country: South Africa

Region: Kwa-Zulu Natal

Estate: Elephant Coast

Species: Coffea Racemosa

Processing Method: Washed

Drying Method: Sun-dried on raised beds

Elevation: 250 masl

Certification: Organic

Roast Level: Medium

South Africa, Elephant Coast

Racemosa

A very exciting addition to the Sea Island catalogue and an entirely new species of coffee: Racemosa. Until now, every coffee we’ve sourced has been part of the Arabica family, and 99% of coffee comes from either the Robusta, or Arabica species, but these tiny and unusual Racemosa beans are a completely different species of their own.

This Racemosa coffee is grown on the Elephant Coast estate in South Africa, an unusual location for quality coffee cultivation as it is typically considered too low altitude, too hot, and too dry for Arabica coffee. But these resilient Racemosa beans thrive in hot, dry conditions and offer a promising alternative as climate change threatens the cultivation of traditional Arabica coffee, which requires cool, humid temperatures to survive.

Coffea Racemosa

Coffee Characteristics

Grown at 250 metres above sea level in the coastal Kwa-Zulu Natal province, Racemosa beans are notably tiny compared to other coffee species, roughly the size of a lentil, making them challenging and time-consuming to harvest. Their tiny size also presents a challenge when roasting - requiring the use of a stethoscope to hear the first crack.

A great alternative to decaf coffee, Racemosa is naturally very low in caffeine - around half of typical Arabica beans and a quarter of Robusta beans.

Due to the size and rarity of these beans, we are only offering this Racemosa coffee as whole beans. Seeing the fascinating size of these beans for yourself is a must and we feel it would be a waste to pre-grind any of this coffee and take away from the experience of discovering such a unique offering.