This coffee features tasting notes of blackcurrant, citrus, floral, and tea. It is produced by smallhold farmers around the Thunguri Factory, part of the Kibirigwi Farmers' Cooperative Society in Karatina, Nyeri, Kenya, at an altitude of 1650 meters. The coffee is made from SL28 and SL34 varietals and processed using a washed method.
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🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Five Elephant is a specialty coffee roastery, bakery, and café founded in the summer of 2010 by Kris and Sophie Schackman, who met in Berlin's Kreuzberg district in 2008. Kris serves as co-owner, CEO, and Green Buyer, bringing experience from film and advertising work in New York City, including productions with Steven Spielberg and Ben Stiller. Sophie, who grew up in Vienna and worked as a stylist and makeup artist across fashion photography and music videos, co-founded the business and bakes the café's signature items. The company is dedicated to establishing the highest standards in the specialty coffee industry, placing strong emphasis on sustainable sourcing practices, ethical business operations, and precision roasting techniques. Five Elephant collaborates exclusively with producers who demonstrate commitment to environmental regeneration while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Their mission centers on creating "wholesome communities" through extraordinary coffee and cake experiences, with sustainability at the forefront of operations. The company maintains direct relationships with coffee farmers, working with the same producers over years to ensure ethically-sourced products that are fairly paid for and produced. Five Elephant operates their own roastery providing green beans to multiple Berlin locations. The roastery's offerings range from meticulously selected single-origin coffees to their distinctive Meridian collection, showcasing diverse terroirs and varietals. Beyond coffee, Five Elephant is renowned for their signature decadent cheesecake that has become one of their most-ordered treats. Through these selections, Five Elephant celebrates both coffee's rich heritage and its future potential, honoring the legacy of generations past while considering those yet to come. The company's philosophy is built on thoughtful decision-making at every stage of the coffee journey, from farm to cup, inviting customers to begin their own mindful coffee experience through their carefully crafted products. The business has grown to include several Berlin branches and demonstrated remarkable resilience during COVID-19 lockdowns, supported by loyal customers who showed up daily, helping the company emerge stronger than ever.