MadridSpecialty Coffee

The kilometre zero of specialty coffee in Madrid

Guides, culture and services to understand specialty coffee, enjoy it in Madrid and turn it into your project.

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Eight neighbourhoods, one starting point.

Every cup starts long before it reaches Madrid.

On a farm, thousands of kilometres away. We tell you the whole journey and help you travel it.

What it is

Specialty coffee in three keys

Scroll down slowly: each key changes what you see.

  1. 01 · Score

    80 points or more in cupping

    Trained tasters score each coffee out of 100 with a common protocol. From 80, it is specialty.

  2. 02 · Origin

    You know where it comes from

    Country, region, farm, altitude, variety and process. The more specific, the better the traceability.

  3. 03 · Roast

    A roast that respects the bean

    It is roasted to show its own flavour, not to hide it. Nothing to do with torrefacto, which has sugar.

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From farm to cup

Eight stops on one line. This is how coffee travels before it reaches your table.

  1. 01

    Farm

    Coffee grown at altitude, on farms with their own names.

  2. 02

    Harvest

    Only ripe cherries are picked, often by hand.

  3. 03

    Process

    Washed, honey or natural: the method shapes the flavour.

  4. 04

    Green coffee

    The beans travel in sacks and are cupped before buying.

  5. 05

    Roast

    A tailored profile for each origin, in small batches.

  6. 06

    Grind

    Just before brewing, adjusted to each method.

  7. 07

    Extraction

    Recipe, ratio and time: espresso, V60, Chemex or AeroPress.

  8. 08

    Cup

    Aroma, acidity, sweetness and body. End of the journey.

Services

From green bean to cup

Supply, training and advice for cafés, roasters and brands.

  1. Counter of a specialty café with an espresso machine and morning light
    01 / 08

    For entrepreneurs

    Open your specialty café

    Concept, premises, equipment, menu, suppliers and staff training before you open.

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  2. Unbranded coffee bags next to colour swatches and roasted beans
    02 / 08

    For new brands

    Create your coffee brand

    Origins, roast profiles, packaging and positioning to launch your own coffee.

    See service
  3. Green coffee beans pouring out of a jute sack
    03 / 08

    For roasters

    Specialty green coffee

    Lots with traceable origin, with a sample and cupping sheet before you buy. Price on request.

    See service
  4. Medium-roast coffee beans on a dark surface
    04 / 08

    For cafés, hotels and offices

    Roasted coffee for your business

    Roasted to suit your menu and delivered to your premises. Price on request.

    See service
  5. Freshly roasted coffee coming out of the roaster into the cooling tray
    05 / 08

    For professionals and the curious

    Roasting course and tasting workshops

    Coming soon

    Learn to roast on a professional roaster and to cup with the SCA protocol.

    See service
  6. V60 dripper, Chemex, AeroPress, kettle and scale on a stone counter
    06 / 08

    For baristas and cafés

    Training in brewing methods

    Espresso, V60, Chemex and AeroPress: recipes, calibration and quality control.

    See service
  7. Cupping table with bowls of coffee and a cupping spoon
    07 / 08

    For roasters and brands

    Origin advice

    Which origins to buy, how to evaluate a sample and how to ensure traceability.

    See service
  8. Specialty coffee bar set up at an event with warm lights
    08 / 08

    For companies and celebrations

    Coffee bar for events

    A barista and specialty coffee at your event, trade fair or launch.

    See service

  9. Not sure where to start?

    Tell us your idea and we will tell you which service fits.

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Journal

To read with a coffee

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Illustration: a moka pot on a stove in a kitchen with morning light

Guides and methods · 5 min

How to make coffee in a moka pot without it tasting burnt

Step by step, the right grind and a diagnosis if it comes out bitter or watery.

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Illustration: a cup of coffee on a wooden table at night, next to an open book

Origin and process · 5 min

Decaf coffee: how it's made, how much caffeine it has and how to choose a good one

The methods, the legal limit and a caffeine comparator.

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Illustration: an espresso in a white cup next to coffee beans on a scale

Trends and news · 4 min

How much does a cup of specialty coffee really cost?

A calculator and five signs to tell if the price makes sense.

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Who we are

About Madrid Specialty Coffee

Madrid Specialty Coffee is a specialty coffee brand of THE COFFEE PROJECT OF 69 SL, with its registered office in Torrevieja (Alicante). We bring together guides to understand coffee, services for cafés, roasters and brands, and an online shop coming soon. We do not have a physical shop.

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Coffees
Online shop coming soon
Delivery
Mainland Spain
Registered office
Torrevieja (Alicante)
For businesses
Green coffee, roasted coffee and advice

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most about specialty coffee.

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01What is the difference between specialty coffee and ordinary coffee?

The cupping score (80 points or more, according to the SCA), traceable origin, and a roast designed to show the flavour of the bean, not to hide it.

02Why does it cost more?

There is more work at every step: selective harvesting, careful processing, small batches and a recent roast. And often a fairer price for the people who grow it.

03Do I need an expensive coffee machine to brew it at home?

No. A V60-style dripper, a scale and freshly ground coffee are enough to start. Try the calculator in our guides.

04Do you sell coffee online?

Our online shop is coming soon, with coffee whole bean or ground when you order. For businesses and larger volumes we also work with roasted coffee tailored to your needs.

05How much does advice cost?

It depends on the project. Tell us what you need and we will send you a no-obligation quote.