Thanks to the volcanic soil and the mild climate, the St. Helene coffee – the actual variety is called Green Tipped Bourbon Arabica – thrives under the best conditions. Coffee was made famous by Napoleon Bonaparte, who kept a diary during his exile on St. Helena and praised the coffee to the skies. The taste of the coffee is mild and balanced.
It has a full body and has notes of flowers and fruits. Due to the size of the island, there are only six coffee fincas that grow coffee. The cultivation and harvesting takes place without any machines – everything is done by hand. The low annual crop yield and the high quality of the coffee – due to the cultivation by hand – justify the very high price. In order to be able to perceive the fine acids and aromas, gentle preparation in the French press and in the hand filter is recommended. Its aromas are varied and complex. Prepare the coffee in the French Press, the Karlsbader Kanne or in the filter machine.
