Origin: Brazil, Cerrado & Alta Mogiana

Producer: various smallholder

Varietals: Mondo Novo & Catuai

Altitude: 1200 - 1300  masl

Processing: natural

Sourced through Volcafe Select

When we first met Jan van Berkel, the fastest Swiss Ironman Triathlete, we were immediately “berkelized” - that’s being caught by his overflowing enthusiasm for everything he does. We immediately knew we needed to collaborate and keep him well caffeinated so he can spread his contagious energy!

Queen K was born as a metaphor of an energizer for whatever the task or challenge you’re tackling. Fuel your goal - whatever it may be: Completing that lap around your neighborhood, improving your 10K PR or qualifying for that big race in Hawaii, Boston or the Olympic Games. Keep your motivation high every time you enjoy a cup of this tasty coffee!

The Queen Ka’ahumanu (short: Queen K) Highway on the Big Island of Hawaii is the most iconic road in triathlon:  Athletes competing in the Ironman World Championship spend the longest segment of their race time-trialling up and down this highway which cuts through the lava fields from Kailua Kona to Hawi.