87Expect Juicy, Complex, and Tropical Fruit from this anaerobic natural.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
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La Cabra is widely recognized in the specialty coffee community as a premier Nordic-style roaster. They are frequently grouped with other top-tier roasters like Sey, Coffee Collective, and April, and are often cited as a benchmark for light roast profiles. While some users note that their coffees require specific water chemistry and extended rest periods to reach their full potential, they maintain a strong reputation among enthusiasts who appreciate bright, delicate, and complex flavor profiles.
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Outside coverage consistently identifies La Cabra as a prominent Danish roaster known for its commitment to transparency and origin-focused roasting. Reviewers frequently highlight the brand's minimalist aesthetic and its dual focus on high-quality coffee and exceptional bakery programs. The roaster is widely recognized for its efforts to showcase the authentic terroir and processing characteristics of its coffees.
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La Cabra Graven
Graven 20, Aarhus C, Denmark
Open in maps →La Cabra lists Graven as their first location in Denmark, reflecting their origin.
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87Expect Juicy, Complex, and Tropical Fruit from this anaerobic natural.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
86Expect Perfumed Florals, Stone Fruit, and Lemongrass from this washed.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
85Delicately Perfumed Florals on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
84Expect Floral and Ripe Stone Fruit from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
84Experimental lot with Sweet Dried Fruit and Very Ripe Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Experimental
83Washed lot with Floral and Delicate in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
83Stone Fruit and White Tea on a washed build.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
82Citrus, Lemongrass, and Lavender on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
82Expect White Florals, Stone Fruit, and Citrus from this washed.
Boquete, PA · Washed
81Expect Tropical, Ripe, and Round from this washed.
Huila,roast_level:1,subregion:, CO · Washed
80Washed lot with Soft Florals, Tropical Fruit, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
80Expect Bright Florals, Redcurrant, and White Tea from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
80Jasmine, Lemon, and Floral Honey on a washed build.
Nyabihu, RW · Washed
80
80Citrus, Dried Fruit, and Apple on a washed build.
Tolima, CO · Washed
80
80Jasmine, Peach, and Oolong on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
80Orange, Lemon, and Dried Apricot on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
80Expect Ripe Red Berries, Vanilla, and Rhubarb from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
79Floral and Bright on a washed build.
Tolima, CO · Washed
72Natural lot with Floral Aromatics and Wild Stewed Berries in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
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