The roasters writing the coffee scene in Valencia: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Valencia. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Bluebell Coffee Co in Valencia's Russafa has roasted its own beans since 2014, with a focus on women-led farms and weekly small-batch roasting on the premises.
Tip: The pour-over flight is the way to taste through the roastery. Buy whole-bean retail at the counter.
Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Retrogusto Coffeemates inside the Mercado Central is one of Valencia's longest-running specialty coffee roasters, with a stall under the modernist market vault.
Tip: Buy retail bags at the counter; the seasonal-Kenya is a frequent house pour.
Sources from: Colombia, Brazil, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Tallat in Valencia's Cabanyal is a specialty coffee roastery with a small in-house cafe, single-origin pour-overs and a subscription program for wholesale customers.
Tip: The pour-over flight runs four single-origin beans. Subscription bags ship monthly.
Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription
East Crema Coffee in Valencia's Russafa roasts its own beans on the premises, with single-origin espressos, brunch and a small retail counter.
Tip: Open daily except Sunday. The lemon-fermented Colombia is the rotating signature.
Sources from: Brazil, Colombia, Peru
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail