New Süssmund coffees

Finca El Placer near Calarcá, Quindio, is run by Sebastián Ramírez, the fourth generation of his family to do so. Shortly after taking over his parents' farm, Sebastián realized he needed to make a fundamental change. Selling "regular" coffee to the local market meant a lot of work for the farm, but little income. He quickly changed this by specializing in fermentation and cultivating unique varieties, a practice now highly valued by many coffee lovers. This paradigm shift allowed him to tap into an international market and thus guide the farm towards sustainable, profitable operations. His focus is on top quality and flavor diversity, key aspects of Süssmund Coffee. El Placer's coffees frequently win awards at international coffee competitions and have a large following worldwide.

Through his own experience in vocational training and working on his farm, Sebastián is acutely aware of the importance of sensory and farming knowledge for breaking out of a regional market. He makes this knowledge freely available to the local farming community, both to ensure he receives the highest quality from his suppliers and to provide interested farmers with the tools they need to compete in the international market. Many farmers still don't know what their coffee tastes like, making them vulnerable to trade, and Sebastián wants to change that.

Thanks to traditional agricultural techniques and organic fertilizers, it has been possible to completely avoid synthetic herbicides.

The processing in detail

Step 1: Harvesting and sorting

Harvest and sort the cherries, with 95% being fully ripe and 5% being half-ripe.

Step 2: Anaerobic fermentation

The cherries are anaerobically fermented in 200-liter tanks for 200 hours at a constant temperature of 18 °C with CO2 input.

Step 3: Drying phases

First phase: The coffee is dried for about 20 days under a tent at 40°C and 25% humidity.
Second phase: Further drying for about 5 days, slowly and in a controlled manner under sunshades

Step 4: Packaging and stabilization

The coffee is packed in Grain-Pro bags and stabilized for 15 days.

Step 5: Peeling and manual selection

The coffee is then peeled and sorted by hand before being vacuum-packed.

We are very grateful to be able to present a work of art by the great Vienna-based artist Daniel Domig in this special edition.
Artwork: And They Bloom, Daniel Domig, 2025

Region : Calarcá, Quindio

Producer : Sebastian Ramirez

Farm : El Placer

Cultivation altitude : 1744m

Variety : Pink Bourbon

Preparation : Natural carbonic maceration, 200h fermentation

Preparation recommendation : V60, Kalita Wave, Aeropress, French Press, Chemex, filter coffee machine

Best Taste Recommendation : 1-8 weeks after roasting (Best Before - 1 year)

Body : 4/5

Fruit : 4/5

Flavor profile :

This outstanding washed Grade 1 lot comes from the Banko Gotiti washing station in the Kochere district of Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region. Under the management of Alemu Bukato, the washing station processes the harvests of around 650 local smallholders. The combination of altitudes of up to 2,200 meters, fertile soils, and abundant rainfall forms the basis for the high quality of this micro lot. The flavor profile is largely influenced by the use of traditional heirloom varieties. These give the coffee the citrus aromas characteristic of this region, as well as floral and herbal nuances of lavender, jasmine, and bergamot, and a tea-like body.

The processing follows strict standards: after pulping, the coffee ferments for 36 to 48 hours in fermentation tanks, is washed, and sorted according to density. The subsequent drying on African raised beds takes 12 to 15 days. To ensure consistent quality, the parchment coffee is turned regularly and protected from intense midday sun and nighttime moisture. Once the optimum moisture content has been achieved, the final drying and sorting takes place in Addis Ababa. Intensive manual selection ensures that only flawless beans are packed in GrainPro bags for export. This careful processing of the green coffee guarantees the highest quality, for which the Banko Gotiti Washing Station has been renowned for years.

Region: Yirgacheffe, Kochere District

Producer: Banko Gotiti Washing Station

Cultivation altitude: 2,100 m

Variety: Heirloom

Preparation: Washed

Preparation recommendation: Pour-over, Aeropress, French Press, filter coffee machine, cold brew, portafilter machine, moka pot

Best Taste Recommendation: 1 - 8 weeks after roasting (Best Before - 1 year)

Body: 3/5

Fruit: 4/5

Flavor profile:

This shade-grown organic Arabica coffee is a pleasingly nutty coffee perfect for any time of day. The caffeine was gently extracted before roasting using the safe CO2 extraction method. Aromas of nougat, waffle, and cocoa are accompanied by a subtle hint of apple. The medium roast enhances this balanced interplay of sweetness, roasted flavors, and acidity.

The Cafeticultores Orgánicos de Oaxaca (Coroax) cooperative was founded in 2012 and consists of 2,000 family-run farms, primarily owned by indigenous people from the Oaxaca region. In December 2022, we had the opportunity to visit Coroax and were impressed by the natural beauty of the Sierra surrounding Oaxaca City and the warmth of its members. You can read more about our trip in our post on the coffee blog.

On average, a family owns around 3 hectares of cultivated land in the high-altitude mountain regions of the state. Joining the cooperative enables these small farmers to improve the quality of their green coffee and market it more effectively.

All coffee farms in the cooperative adhere to strict organic farming guidelines. This producer is particularly distinguished by its commitment to preserving the biodiversity of the local flora and fauna, as well as ensuring fair compensation for small-scale farmers. We are especially pleased to present this low-acid Arabica from Coroax.

We are pleased to present this versatile decaffeinated coffee. This organic decaf is suitable as an espresso, cappuccino, or nutty-sweet filter coffee.

AT-BIO-301

Region: Oaxaca, Mexico

Producers: Cafeticultores Orgánicos de Oaxaca (Coroax)

Varieties: Typica, Bourbon, Mundo Novo

Processing: Washed, CO2 decaffeination

Cultivation altitude: 1200-1500m

Preparation recommendation: Espresso machine, moka pot, fully automatic coffee machine, filter coffee.

Best Taste Recommendation: 2-16 weeks after roasting (Best Before - 1 year)

Body: 4/5

Fruit: 2/5

Flavor profile :