What does Caffe L'affare mean?
It means The Coffee Business in the widest sense. The Italian word L'affare has a richness of meaning that includes the business, the affair, the matter at hand.
Why is Caffe spelt with two fs?
It's the Italian word for coffee. The earliest cafes put up a sign saying "Caffe", and the name of their main product became the name of this type of establishment.
How do you pronounce L'affare?
It is pronounced la-far-ray. It is an Italian word so don't forget to pronounce the last syllable and roll your r!
What does espresso mean?
It's literal meaning in Italian is "pressed out", but the term has at least three meanings. First, it refers to the process by which hot water is forced under pressure through ground coffee. The coffee liquor is expressed. Second, the process must be carried out on an express basis. Extracting too slowly will spoil the flavour. Third, an espresso must be made expressly for you - it can't be made ahead of time.
Where does the best coffee come from?
There is no simple answer. Each country's coffee has different characteristics, so the coffee you drink is usually a blend of coffees from several different countries which together provide a well-rounded full flavour.
What makes coffee bitter?
Bitterness comes out of coffee only after the coffee flavour has been extracted. If coffee is bitter, it has been brewed for too long, or is ground too finely for the brewing method, leading to over-extraction. Boiling coffee will also cause bitterness.
Is decaffeinated coffee 100% caffeine free?
There is no decaffeination process that removes 100% of caffeine from coffee. Our SWP Decaf has 99% of the caffeine removed. More caffeine is removed in the roasting process; darker roasts have slightly less caffeine.
What are the freight charges?
Freight is charged by region and weight. We use Courierpost for all our deliveries and can track and trace any item. Follow the chart below:
Local: Wellington - Manawatu and Wairarapa0-3kg $43-30kg $630-50kg $16.50
Rest of North Island:0-3kg $43-10kg $810-20kg $1520-50kg $20
South Island:0-3kg $43-10kg $1010-20kg $1620-50kg $20
Why are your listed prices GST exclusive?
This is for our overseas customers, who do not have to pay GST.
SUSTAINABILITY QUESTIONS What is Fairtrade Certification? The Fairtrade Label is your independent guarantee that our coffee meets international Fairtrade standards. Fairtrade Certification guarantees that growers receive a fair price for their coffee which provides funds for education and community services. For more information on fair trade and the Fairtrade label visit fairtrade.org.nz What is Utz Certification? Utz is Mayan for good. The not-for-profit organisation was formerly known as Utz Kapeh (Good Coffee). Coffee that is Utz Certified comes from coffee farms with both good agricultural and business practices and good social and environmental standards. The coffee is fully traceable to the plantation that it was grown on. For more information on Utz and the Utz label visit utzcertified.org What is Coffee Kids? Coffee Kids is a non-profit organisation that strives to break the link between coffee and poverty. Coffee Kids sets up schools, hospitals and training for coffee famers and their families. We are Silver Sponsors of Coffee Kids and have supported them for many years. Visit www.coffeekids.org
What is Fairtrade Certification?
The Fairtrade Label is your independent guarantee that our coffee meets international Fairtrade standards. Fairtrade Certification guarantees that growers receive a fair price for their coffee which provides funds for education and community services.
For more information on fair trade and the Fairtrade label visit fairtrade.org.nz
What is Utz Certification?
Utz is Mayan for good. The not-for-profit organisation was formerly known as Utz Kapeh (Good Coffee). Coffee that is Utz Certified comes from coffee farms with both good agricultural and business practices and good social and environmental standards. The coffee is fully traceable to the plantation that it was grown on.
For more information on Utz and the Utz label visit utzcertified.org
What is Coffee Kids?
Coffee Kids is a non-profit organisation that strives to break the link between coffee and poverty. Coffee Kids sets up schools, hospitals and training for coffee famers and their families. We are Silver Sponsors of Coffee Kids and have supported them for many years. Visit www.coffeekids.org
What does Chiapas mean, as in Mexican Chiapas?
Chiapas is a region in Mexico where some of the finest Mexican coffee is grown.
What does Supremo mean, as in Colombian Supremo?
Colombia has their own grading system for green coffees. Supremo is their highest grade.
What does Yirgacheffe mean, as in Ethiopian Yirgacheffe?
Yirgacheffe is the most celebrated of washed coffees from Southern Ethiopia.
What does Gemadro mean, as in Ethiopian Gemadro?
Gemadro is the name of the estate from which these Ethiopian beans originate.
What does Santos mean, as in Brazilian Santos?
Santos coffee is grown mainly in the Sao Paulo region and is named after the port from which it is shipped. Sometimes referred to as Bourbon Santos, it is the highest grade of coffee that Brazil produces.
What does Mysore mean, as in Indian Mysore?
Mysore, now called Karnataka, was the name of the Southern Indian state where Indian Mysore is grown.
What is Swiss Water Process Decaffeination?
SWP is the only completely natural decaffeination process. The green beans are saturated in water to remove the caffeine, then a carbon filter attracts the caffeine, removing it from the solution. The beans are then re-saturated in the flavour charged water.
Can I attend your barista training courses?
If you work for a cafe that uses our coffee then yes. You will already know your account manager and can organise training through them or ring us at Caffe L'affare to make a booking.
Unfortunately, we do not offer training to members of the public.
