Our specialty filter coffees - carefully selected microlots await you, with truly unique flavors and incredible diversity. We offer you new filter coffees and specialty coffees from around the world again and again - with a focus on quality, origin, and traceable supply chains! We vary not only the coffee-producing countries but also the processing method of the raw coffee. We want to present you with specialty coffees & truly special filter coffees that you won't find on every corner!

Our truly special filter coffees

Our filter coffees are roasted lighter to bring out their full flavor potential. Our specialty coffees are perfect for preparing with a pour-over dripper, filter machine, French press, or AeroPress. By slowly filtering the coffee without the pressure of an espresso machine, the aromas & flavors can develop slowly and intensely. This allows you to clearly taste fruity flavor notes and rediscover the world of coffee. We are happy to advise you on your first specialty filter coffee!

What are specialty coffees?

Our specialty coffees are not just a fancy name for our delicious coffees. Specialty coffee refers to a whole range of quality standards that are set by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and strictly monitored. Only if raw coffees meet the SCA standards throughout their entire supply chain - from cultivation, harvesting, and transport to roasting, preparation, and enjoyment - can they be called specialty coffee. The stated goal of the Specialty Coffee Association is thus to guarantee quality from start to finish and make the process as transparent as possible. We love this philosophy at S&B and have incorporated it into our daily business. This way, you can appreciate the benefits of specialty coffee just as much as we do.

Who evaluates the coffee?

For coffee to be called specialty coffee, it must be evaluated by special Q-graders. These Q-graders are something like sommeliers in the wine shop in the world of coffee. To be allowed to work, they must complete training with a final certification and renew it every three years. Only then are they allowed to objectively evaluate raw coffees in professional cuppings according to the SCA standards. On a scale of 1 to 100, a specialty coffee must achieve at least 80 points.
The continuous evaluation of coffee is extremely important for the quality and thus also for the taste of our coffees. To maintain this, we also regularly cup our coffees and thus ensure that you only have the best coffees in your cup.

Is specialty coffee always organic or Fairtrade?

Not necessarily. Of course, there are plenty of specialty coffees that may have one or both certifications. However, seals always mean high investments, which not all coffee farmers can or want to afford. Organic and Fairtrade certifications are independent standards and not a requirement for specialty coffee. For some coffees, direct or particularly close trading relationships enable additional information about producers, origin, and pricing. For us, it is crucial to present this information as transparently as possible. Sometimes certifications are also controversial, as they do not always set standards and can thus be misleading to consumers. We at SIMON & BEARNS therefore make sure to know our coffee farmers. We often meet them at events in Germany, and wonderful business relationships are formed from this. Social media and communication tools also give us the opportunity to monitor the cultivation and harvesting conditions and thus guarantee the highest possible quality for you! If you have questions  about the cultivation conditions in the countries of origin of our raw coffees, please contact us and we will leave no questions unanswered!

Buy specialty filter coffee online

We have a rotating selection of specialty coffees & truly special filter coffees for you. In our roastery in Heidelberg, these are gently roasted and tasted before they are lovingly packaged for you. If you are not sure which filter coffee is right for you, feel free to visit us at our Café in Dossenheim or our coffee roastery in Heidelberg and let yourself be advised - Enjoy!