November 15, 2023
by Natasha Nesic
December is gifting season, right? When someone is really special to you chances are that you want to get them gifts they can really indulge their senses. Especially if you have yet to introduce this person to some really good beans by way of Lardera.
You know that keeping the household well-stocked with such bean-y goodness is not just a good thing for your person, but for your own personal self as well.
If you’re in charge of your own home space as a single, and you’re looking for an excuse to treat yourself on the demi-extravagent (ie: luxurious enough to make your toes curl but not overdoing it enough to break the bank) quality of said really good beans…
Whatever you need right now for the coffee-loving special person in your life—who can one hundred percent be you, in this context!—we got you on this.
Here are five top-tier options for exploring the world of coffee, one region at a time:
1. Coffee From Peru
There’s something just plain magical about this region. Whether it’s because the image of Peru’s stately alpacas comes to mind, or perhaps the image of an almost-alpaca from a certain movie about a certain emperor and a certain new groove…
Whatever it is, Peru certainly makes you think of wonder and wonderful things happening. Its coffee is just as vibrant and magical, full of unexpected sweetness and fruity notes like cranberry and cactus pear, introducing you and your coffee gift’s recipient to the wilds of this spectacular climate.
We suggest starting with the
Junin Natural and
Junin Anaerobic by native Peruvians at
Edinson Villa Loayza.
Touring the country from there with the
Geisha Caturra Washed and
Monobamba Washed.
If you thought Peru was wild, then take a trip on over to Colombia. This gorgeous country not only has yes, that one pop star who you’re probably thinking of, but also boasts lush landscapes and a climate with a variety of temperatures and environmental effects that continues to make Colombia one of the best places to grow coffee in the world.
If this is your first foray into Colombian coffee, then we suggest trying the
Castillo Washed by farmer
Martin Tapias,
Geisha Honey by
Eivy Monroy, and
Caturra Washed by
Gabriel Cadavid
And if you haven’t yet read the above linked interviews with the farmers of all regions that Lardera sources their coffee from, then we highly recommend browsing through those narratives as well. Hearing the stories of how these various coffees came to be will add to the experience of connecting as you enjoy them.
Lardera takes us through two specific regions of Costa Rica,
Central Valley and
Tarrazu. Savor the coffees that herald from this exciting part of the world!
People who visit Costa Rica from other countries come back with their minds and lives changed at the dedication to the concept of “pura vida,” which translates to “simple life” or “pure life”— a more-than-welcome break or respite from our current day and age of being inundated by hashtags and social media.
Hopefully, when you taste these coffees, you’ll experience a taste of pura vida for yourself as well! We suggest the
Tipica Honey by
Antonio Barrantes Zuniga and the
Catuai Honey and
Catuai Natural by
Pablo Bonilla.
Green coffee is all by itself because it possesses so many different flavors and characteristics that set it apart from the familiar flavors of traditional roasted coffee.
Green coffee is known for possessing bright verdant notes that often speak of tropical fruit like pineapple, passionfruit, mango, or papaya.
The green coffees to try from Lardera include some of the names mentioned previously: Monobamba Washed, Geisha Caturra Washed, Junin Anaerobic, Castillo Washed, Catuai Natural, and Junin Natural.
5. Equipment for Your Kitchen
You might not think of your place as its own coffee-growing region, but it’s definitely its own coffee-crafting one.
Take a look around and see what your current supply of
equipment looks like, including drinkware for self-serve and hosting.
Ask yourself if this adequately conveys your sense of coffee love and coffee enjoyment, and what might you need to add or enhance the experience?
When you’re looking to add to the fun, we suggest browsing through
Adagio's array of porcelain, glass, and many more options in regards to beautiful ways that you can present and serve up your tea to anyone inside your doors.
