{"title":"Mel Coffee Roasters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHailing from the vibrant coffee scene of Osaka, Japan, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters\u003c\/b\u003e brings an obsessive dedication to craft and absolute flavor purity. Believing that 70% of a coffee's deliciousness is determined by the roasting technique, Mel coaxes out exceptional flavors using a pair of meticulously restored, customized cast-iron machines: a 1968 Probat L5 and a 1960 Probat UG15. Their roasting philosophy centers entirely around showcasing pure, transparent terroir. Working exclusively with clean, non-infused lots, Mel allows the unique variety, origin, processing method, and producer's craftsmanship to speak entirely for themselves in every single cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mel-kariaini-aa-filter-kenya-washed-sl34-sl28-batian-ruiru11","title":"MEL - Kariaini AA {Filter} | Kenya - Washed - SL34, SL28, Batian, Ruiru11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kariaini Factory, currently part of the Muirua Agricultural Cooperative, is a coffee refinery established in Kirinyaga in 1954. Local growers planted coffee seeds in 1952 and harvested their first crop in 1954. That same year, the Kariaini Factory was established as part of the Muirua Agricultural Cooperative. This region, located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, is characterized by red volcanic ash soil. With temperatures ranging from 13 to 26 degrees Celsius and an annual rainfall of 1,100 mm, it is ideal for coffee production. The factory uses water from the Rundu River for the washing process. Cherries harvested by surrounding farmers are brought to the factory the same day. Within 24 hours of harvest, the cherries are peeled using a disc pulper. They are then fermented and washed for 18 to 48 hours, then sun-dried on African beds for 5 to 30 days, depending on the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53653650276631,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_53.png?v=1783866657"},{"product_id":"mel-yirgacheffe-g1-aricha-filter-ethiopia-natural-ethiopian-varieties","title":"MEL - Yirgacheffe G1 Aricha {Filter} | Ethiopia - Natural - Ethiopian Varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYirgacheffe has abundant rainfall and fertile soil that easily decomposes plant matter. Also, in Aricha, the Uegida River flows through the surrounding area, providing abundant water resources. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e① Small-scale farmers harvest cherries and transport them to nearby washing plants and sales outlets. \u003cbr\u003e② The cherries are spread out on African beds. \u003cbr\u003e③ The cherries are slowly dried for 20 days while being stirred and defects are removed. \u003cbr\u003e④ After dry milling at the hulling plant, the coffee is refined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, natural-processed coffee has been gaining attention in the specialty coffee world. However, this is not the overripe or dirty coffee of the past, but rather a clean natural-processed coffee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following two points are major reasons for the improvement in the quality of Yirgacheffe G1 Natural: ◆ High-quality cherries that would normally be washed are specially processed using the natural method. ◆ Emphasis is placed on thorough defect removal on African beds and education on slow drying techniques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659767439639,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_49.png?v=1783866595"},{"product_id":"mel-guji-g1-rasta-filter-ethiopia-washed-heirloom","title":"MEL - Guji G1 Rasta {Filter} | Ethiopia - Washed - Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hours of 11 am to 3 pm when the sunlight is strongest, the parchment is covered with plastic sheeting. This is to protect the parchment and prevent rapid drying. In this region, which is at a high altitude and located near the equator, too much sunlight can damage the cherries and parchment, resulting in a cloudy taste. Also, instead of the usual 8 days of drying, the beans are dried slowly over 12 to 15 days (slow drying), which equalizes the moisture content within the coffee, creating a complex yet clean flavor. It has been found that gradual drying significantly impacts the shelf life of green coffee beans in consuming countries. After drying, the hulled green beans are sorted by machine, then hand-picked to produce high-quality FW coffee. The method is simple, but human effort greatly influences the quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guji region, located in southern Ethiopia, is one of Ethiopia's leading coffee-producing areas, alongside Yirgachev. Surrounded by abundant nature, the coffee cherries, grown under conditions ideal for coffee cultivation (high altitude, fertile, well-drained soil, and significant diurnal temperature differences), produce a complex flavor with concentrated sweetness and acidity. Due to the high altitude and complex terrain, mechanical harvesting is not possible. Therefore, each bean is carefully harvested by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the Guji region, the Uraga area is particularly high in altitude and has been a source of high-quality coffee, a region where BNT has continued its activities. They are committed to producing high-quality coffee at their wet processing plant in Nenesvo village. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Rasta\" was inspired by a conversation I had while staying in Awasa, a key point on the way from Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to Guji, where I heard there was a \"Rasta village\" nearby. I named it \"Guji-Rasta\" as a tribute to the sacred country of Ethiopia and this wonderful flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659799585047,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_52.png?v=1783866571"},{"product_id":"mel-jhoan-ricardo-dussan-filter-colombia-washed-geisha","title":"MEL - Jhoan Ricardo Dussan {Filter} | Colombia - Washed - Geisha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJhoan Ricardo Dussan is a coffee producer from Planadas, Tolima, where he manages his farm La Campiña, named after the wild Tolimense countryside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePassionate about showcasing the quality of his region, Jhoan focuses on producing microlots that take part in national and international competitions, opportunities he views as platforms to position his coffee and reach new markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn his farm, he works with both traditional and exotic varieties and experiments with a range of processing methods to highlight the diversity of flavour profiles found at La Campiña.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLa Campiña Farm is located in Planadas, south of Tolima. This area is in the central Andes mountain range, and its high altitude, large temperature differences between day and night, frequent fog, and reduced direct sunlight result in slow cherries ripening and exceptionally clear acidity. In addition, the area is rich in volcanic soil, which gives the wine a mineral feel and a rich, full-bodied flavor. While distribution in Planadas was previously limited due to security concerns, since 2015 its specialty reputation has skyrocketed, and Tolima has consistently produced lots that have won COE (Cup of Excellence) awards and scored highly in recent years. Like Ricardo, there are many small-scale farmers with 1-3 hectares of land, and with family-run businesses and a focus on high quality becoming the norm, the area is attracting attention as a renowned producer of high-quality micro-lots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659833237783,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_51.png?v=1783866541"},{"product_id":"mel-einar-ortiz-filter-colombia-washed-geisha","title":"MEL - Einar Ortiz {Filter} | Colombia - Washed - Geisha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659856240919,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_54.png?v=1783866521"},{"product_id":"mel-los-naranjos-filter-colombia-anaerobic-natural-sudan-rume","title":"MEL - Los Naranjos {Filter} | Colombia - Anaerobic Natural - Sudan Rume","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuberney Meneses, an Agroindustrial Engineer from the University of Tolima and a certified coffee roaster by the SCA, has dedicated the past 11 years to the coffee industry. His work has centered on education and promoting process innovation to enhance coffee quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe currently manages Finca Los Naranjos, located in Pitalito, Huila—a space devoted to coffee production and experimental processing. When the farm was first acquired, it had almost no coffee trees. Through dedication and consistent effort, Duberney and his team cultivated new crops and gradually learned the value of producing high-quality, differentiated coffees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey found in specialty coffee not only a path to improve their livelihood but also a sustainable alternative that respects the environment and protects local water sources. Natural processing was adopted not just for its sensory potential but also for its lower environmental impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Sudan Rume lot was crafted through a careful natural process. Only ripe cherries with a Brix level above 24 were hand-selected and floated to remove defects. The cherries were then oxidized in open-air hoppers for 24 hours and underwent 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation. Drying followed a hybrid approach: 4 days of sun-drying on raised beds and 12 hours of controlled mechanical drying at 45°C, preserving clarity, sweetness, and complexity in the final cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659880489239,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_46.png?v=1783866622"},{"product_id":"mel-la-esmeralda-private-collection-filter-panama-natural-geisha","title":"MEL - La Esmeralda Private Collection {Filter} | Panama - Natural - Geisha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanama's Geisha is rare and highly rated, with coffee buyers from around the world visiting Panama to seek this exceptional coffee. La Esmeralda farm, the original pioneer in showcasing Geisha to the world, continues to produce Geisha coffee with superior flavor compared to other farms. This Private Collection is a special lot purchased outside of auctions, with a 100% Geisha product scored 87-90 points on the SCAA scale for high quality. Recently, they’ve also started working with natural Geisha coffee in small quantities, and we were able to purchase a small amount of this rare coffee. The natural processing enhances the floral aroma, adding sweetness and creating a rich, complex flavor profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53659921154327,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_47.png?v=1783866504"},{"product_id":"mel-la-esmeralda-private-collection-filter-panama-washed-geisha","title":"MEL - La Esmeralda Private Collection {Filter} | Panama - Washed - Geisha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Geisha variety has large, elongated grains, and the cup features an outstanding floral aroma with flavors reminiscent of citrus, along with a surprisingly crisp sweetness and a distinctive acidity. La Esmeralda farm is located at the foot of the Baru Volcano in western Panama, benefiting from abundant rainfall and surrounded by a rich natural environment, with natural forests protected within the farm. Additionally, no pesticides are used, and only fully ripe cherries are hand-picked. 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