Mooleh Manay - Excelsa Special
How we source our coffee
Direct relationships and importers we have worked with for years. We pay above the Fairtrade floor on every lot and publish what we paid in our impact report.
delivery & returns
Royal Mail - Tracked, Free on orders over £28. Something wrong with a bag? Tell us and we will replace it.
storage & freshness
Keep the bag sealed, out of the light, at room temperature. Not the fridge. Best within a month of the roast date for espresso, six weeks for filter.
About Mooleh Manay - Excelsa Special
Why are we presenting this coffee?
It is well known that climate change represents a huge challenge in the agriculture practices. During the last 4 years we have seen how the production of coffee has been affected by frost or droughts and unfortunately nothing ensures that this doesn’t become a constant in the coffee production regardless of the country of origin.
There are hundreds of species, the most common are Arabica and Robusta. Unfortunately climate change poses a significant threat particularly to Arabica coffee production, with projections indicating a potential 80% reduction by 2050. Some studies predict that by the same year, up to 50% of current coffee-growing land could become unsuitable for Arabica cultivation.
The solution could be to create artificially new varieties of arabica more resilient to climate change or to explore the potential in other species like Excelsa. The first option is expensive and doesn’t offer a guarantee of success. Here, in Old Spike, we want to show to the consumers that a solution is available thanks to the work of visionary producers.
What is Excelsa?
There are over 125 species of coffee but only Arabica and Robusta are produced commercially. Excelsa is one of these species, known for its resilience to varying weather conditions, including higher temperatures, different altitudes, and irregular rainfall patterns, making it a potentially valuable crop in the face of climate change.
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In terms of quality, Excelsa beans offer a unique flavor profile, often described as fruity, full-bodied, and with a distinct, slightly tart taste.
Celebrating 10 Years of social impact through coffee.
We roast in London and run cafés across the city. The business and the Employment Programme are the same thing: every bag, wholesale account and flat white funds training and paid work for people who have experienced homelessness.
