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What is specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is high-quality coffee that scores 80 points or above on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale. It is carefully grown, harvested, processed and roasted to highlight its unique character. Every coffee in our range is selected for its quality, consistency and flavour.
What makes Blue Butterfly Coffee different?
We source exceptional coffees from trusted producer partners and roast them in small batches in Waterford, Ireland. Our focus is on quality, consistency and building long-term relationships with the people who grow our coffee. We believe great coffee starts long before roasting.
Where do your coffees come from?
Our coffees come from carefully selected producers in countries including Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia. Each coffee is chosen for its quality, flavour profile and the people behind it.
How do you source your coffee?
We work with trusted import partners and producers who share our commitment to quality and long-term sustainability. We prioritise coffees from farms that invest in healthy soils, biodiversity and resilient farming practices.
What does regenerative coffee mean?
Regenerative coffee comes from farms that aim to restore and improve the land while producing exceptional coffee. This includes practices that improve soil health, encourage biodiversity and help farms remain productive for generations to come.
What does direct partnership mean?
We build long-term relationships with producers and trusted sourcing partners rather than simply buying coffee based on price. This allows us to support quality, consistency and transparency throughout the supply chain.
Are your coffees ethically sourced?
Yes. We work with trusted producers and sourcing partners who share our values around quality, transparency and responsible farming. Building long-term relationships is an important part of how we source coffee.
Do you roast your coffee in Ireland?
Yes. Every coffee is roasted at our roastery in Waterford, Ireland, allowing us to carefully control quality and freshness.
How fresh is your coffee?
We roast regularly in small batches and pack our coffee soon after roasting to ensure it reaches you as fresh as possible.
Are your coffees 100% Arabica?
Yes. All of our coffees are 100% Arabica.
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