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2024 Advent Calendar
Ixban Kaffa
Dec 18
Kaffa
Ixban
It’s December 18th, and today’s advent coffee is a classic Christmas delight from Guatemala, roasted by Kaffa. This sweet and comforting coffee features notes of caramel, orange, and milk chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Coffee Details
Coffee Name
Ixban
Tasting Notes
Sweet coffee with hints of caramel, orange and milk chocolate
Origin
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Variety
Caturra & Red Bourbon
Process
Washed
Producer
Small holder farmers from the village of Ixban
Altitude
1700 – 1900 masl
How to brew on Hario V60
Coffee: 23g
Water: 350g
Grind: Medium Fine
Water temp: 96 degrees
Total contact time: 3:30-3:45
Every pour is circular with the last 30g as center pour. 0-10: 60g – swirl 45-55: up to 150g 1:10-1:20: 250g 1:40-1:50: 350g – swirl.
Kaffa
Kaffa’s story begins with Robert W. Thoresen, who arrived in Norway with a suitcase and a dream after working as an architect in San Francisco. In 1997, he opened Java Espressobar & Kaffeforretning on St. Hanshaugen, which quickly became one of Oslo’s top coffee spots, known for its meticulous attention to quality.
Driven by a passion to create the best coffee, Robert expanded his vision, opening Mocca Kaffebar and Brenneri in 2001—a café and micro-roastery that laid the foundation for Kaffa’s roasting style and flavor profile. Kaffa was officially established in 2005 and has since grown into one of Norway’s leading specialty coffee roasteries, sourcing exceptional beans with full traceability.
