Our coffee tradition

Coffea Arábica (Arábica)

Being the oldest coffee species known to man, it is also the most appreciated one. It is a fragile plant that grows and fruits only between 900 and 2000 meters of altitude, hence having high production costs. The coffee drink resulting from its beans, has as principal characteristics a subtle and perfumed aroma, light body, low bitterness and strong acidity. Unlike in many other countries, the Portuguese coffee tradition uses it as a part of the blend with other species. An all Arabica blend is not usual in our coffee culture.

Coffea Canephora (Robusta)

As the name foresees, this is a stronger species of commercial coffee. It is planted at lower altitudes and can endure higher temperatures than it’s cousin Arábica. The coffee drink resulting from its beans have as principal characteristics the intense and flavour, a strong body and low acidity. Also it has more caffeine. It is widely used in the Portuguese coffee tradition as the blend basis, due to his ability to reduce the acidity of the drink as well as introducing the crema.

Santos & Knafla Coffee
These blends have separately roasted varieties and are roasted slightly lighter than the Café Santos blends. This offers you more possibilities to enjoy your coffee with different brewing methods!
Santos Coffee Blends
These blends have higher contents of Robusta beans. The premixed blend with Arabica is roasted together, so the aroma from these varieties are combined while roasting. Slightly darker roasting than Santos & Knafla blends culminate in a typical Portuguese Espresso!

Santos & Knafla Coffee Blends

Forte

Forte

Blend of Robustas and Arábicas, thus giving a strong coffee, low acidity, intense colour and full bodied, thick and persistent cream. The unmistakable olfactory notes lead us to Cacao and

Intenso

Intenso

Blend of Robusta and Arabica, providing a strong but well balanced coffee. With low acidity, full-bodied and providing a thick and consistent cream! The olfactory notes lead us to nuts

Aromático

Aromático

Blend of Arabica and Robusta coffees, characterized by its softness and low acidity, strong aroma, body and lasting cream. Chocolate is the main olfactory notes, which provides a prolonged and

Café Santos Coffee Blends

Forte

Forte

Blend of Robustas and Arábicas, thus giving a strong coffee, low acidity, intense colour and full bodied, thick and persistent cream. The unmistakable olfactory notes lead us to Cacao and

Intenso

Intenso

Blend of Robusta and Arabica, providing a strong but well balanced coffee. With low acidity, full-bodied and providing a thick and consistent cream! The olfactory notes lead us to nuts

Aromático

Aromático

Blend of Arabica and Robusta coffees, characterized by its softness and low acidity, strong aroma, body and lasting cream. Chocolate is the main olfactory notes, which provides a prolonged and

Café Santos Special Coffee Blends

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