How long has Alakef Coffee been in Business?
Q: What type of coffees does Alakef roast? A: There are two types of coffee- robusta and Arabica. Robustas are grown at low altitudes and are intended to give a high yield. Most commercial roasters use robusta coffee. Arabicas, on the other had are grown at higher altitudes and are hand picked at their peak. This along with other attributes gives Arabica coffees superior aroma and flavor. Alakef Coffee Roasters uses only the top grade of Arabica which represents between 5-10 percent of all Arabica coffees grown. Q: Does Alakef Coffee offer organic coffees? A: Yes, currently we offer around 20 different 100 percent certified organic and fair trade coffees. We are certified organic by the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association which is our certifying agency affiliated with USDA.
