Mocha Java

Mocha Java is our limited edition version of the world’s oldest and most well-known blend. Mocha Java has a story almost as old as coffee itself, and for those of you who are aficionados, you’ve undoubtedly heard it told, one way or another. One of my favorite versions is quite the fish tale, wherein a Dutch trading vessel encountered some rough seas on the final leg of its journey. The ship was carrying coffees from spice colonies on the island of Java, in Indonesia. Prior to returning home, they loaded more coffee in the Yemeni port city of Al-Makha, or Mokka/Mocha. The storm tossed the ship violently, causing the cargo to break open and “blend” together in the hull.  After returning to port and roasting the beans, the traders were delighted with their accidental new blend, the whole of which was far greater than the sum of its parts!

We’ve blended coffee from both of the original growing regions, Yemen and Java, and roasted them to bring out the best characteristics of each: bold earthy and rich cocoa notes of the Indonesian coffee, and the sweet, juicy berry-like flavors of Yemen, creating what we believe to be a delicious version of this classic medium-dark roast, our Mocha Java Blend!

Join us as we embark on our own roasting journey around the world, one port at a time. We’re so excited to have you along for the adventure!

With coffee,

Joe