Privateer's Reserve

Years ago privateers circled the globe in search of the finest treasures, trading their finds along well-worn routes with other seasoned merchants. Gems, silks, spices, teas and coffees were among the highly-valued items. Steeped in this rich cultural tradition and deeply-forged relationships, Privateer's Reserve delivers a rare collection of delicious single-serving advanced process coffees that burst with natural flavors and fragrances. 

This is a truly unique, rare and delicious collection of single-serving advanced process pour over coffees crafted for those who enjoy character, nuance and complex flavors. 

Advanced process coffees refer to specialty coffees that have that been processed with innovative methods to develop unique and complex flavor profiles not typically achievable through traditional methods (washed, natural, honey).  Some advanced methods include anaerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration, and winey natural, to name a few.   These methods represent the cutting edge of specialty coffee production, allowing producers and roasters to offer diverse and intriguing flavor experiences that appeal to more and more coffee lovers.  

We're thrilled to share these amazing coffees with you!  Please keep in mind that because we are committed to always exploring new coffees, our Privateer's Reserve menu will change from time-to-time as we discover more great types. Get these ones while they last! 

Ethiopia Guji Uraga anaerobic washed coffee is an advanced process type known for a rich, complex flavor profile with distinctly bright notes of tropical fruit, stone fruit, and floral aromatics, often with hints of sweetness and a lively acidity. 

The anaerobic process, where beans ferment in a sealed bag or barrel without oxygen, creates intense fruit notes, while the washed method of the process contributes to clarity and a brighter, more defined flavor. 

We roasted light to maintain this coffee's delicious natural flavors, so look forward to moments of blueberry, orange blossom, nd white peach, to name a few.  You can find this delicious coffee and other TRIBO Coffee advanced process types in our Privateer's Reserve.  Enjoy!  

Costa Rica established itself as a leading innovative coffee producer, and Tarrazu is one of the most highly regarded coffee-growing areas in the country. Known for its rich volcanic soil, Tarrazu coffees are known for their delightfully light, clean flavor and wonderful fragrance.  

Part of the Canet Musician Series, this 'Chopin' selection is a wonderful representation of the fine coffees being produced in Tarrazu.  We roasted light to maintain this coffee's delicious natural flavors, so look forward to moments of osmanthus, black currant, and blueberry.  

Winey natural process coffee is a method that involves leaving coffee cherries to over-ripen and then ferment for an extended period, similar to winemaking, to develop wine-like flavors. Unlike traditional natural processing, which takes about two weeks, this method can last up to 60 days. The process creates a coffee with enhanced sweetness, complexity, and a distinct winey, fermented fruit character.  

Colombia is an advanced process powerhouse. This selection from the Huila La Florida region is deliciously representative of the country's coffee production accumen.  We roasted light to maintain this coffee's delicious natural flavors, so look forward to enjoying notes of blackberry, grape, and winey, to name a few.  

Ethiopia is considered coffee's birthplace, and has been nothing less than prolific in its long-term ability to deliver amazing coffees. This rare Gesha from southern Ethiopia's Bench Maji zone is intensely aromatic, yet delicate. Naturally-processed (dried in the fruit), this cup is juicy, with delightful moments of blackberry, passion fruit, raisin and a touch of pineapple. We're thrilled to have it on the Privateer's menu!  Enjoy. 

Colombia's Caldas region is a major coffee-producing area known for its high-altitude, fully washed, and shade-grown Arabica beans, which have a reputation for a balanced flavor profile with notes of caramel, chocolate, and fruit. Grown in the fertile volcanic soil of the "Coffee Triangle", coffee from Caldas is characterized by intense aromas and medium acidity.  

Squeaky clean

The most common processing method in the Caldas region is the fully washed process (aka. special washed), which is done by first removing the skin and pulp, then fermenting and washing the beans. This method helps produce a clean and homogeneous bean with fewer defects. 

We roasted this one light to maintain it's distinctive natural flavors.  You can look forward to distinctive and comforting hazelnut, vanilla, and peach.  

Colombian coffee has come a long way since the days of Juan Valdez. For several decades, Colombia's coffee producers relied almost exclusively on washed processing, however in recent years Colombian farmers have embraced advanced processing techniques. 

The results have been nothing short of amazing, as Colombian farmers continue to unlock the full potential of their high quality coffees. Tribo Coffee is proud to include these advanced process triumphs in our Privateer's Reserve. 

Anaerobic Meets Honey Process

Located in Colombia's famous Antioquia coffee region at 1,720m, Finca La Luisa's mission is to develop a distinct range of specialty coffees.  "Distinct" is descriptively spot-on as their coffees through innovative processing methods are rich with delightful natural flavors.  

This selection's delicious fruit notes derives from 72 hours in anaerobic peach-infused tanks followed by a traditional honey process where the depulped beans dry on raised beds with mucilage intact.  We roasted this one light to maintain it's distinctive natural flavors.  Look forward to delightful peach, apricot and floral notes.  

Similar to the previous peach honey selection, this one also from Finca La Luisa utilizes fruit-infused anaerobic processing with traditional honey processing to deliver another distinctive treat.  This one uses mashed mango, which helps bring out distinctive natural flavors like dried mango, raisin, and tropical fruit.  We particularly enjoy this cup as an afternoon treat.  

We've included yet another wonderful advanced process coffee from Colombia in our current Privateer's Reserve because in baseball parlance, Colombian coffee farmers simply keep hitting home runs.  This one from Finca La Julia features pink bourbon cherries and a double anaerobic washed process that creates wonderful fruit forward natural notes.  Look forward to enjoying grape, brown sugar and stone fruit flavors.  Enjoy!  

Our 'Exotico' selection from Colombia's Granja Paraiso 92 farm is a family microlot located 1800-2100m in the Piendamo, Cauca Valley. This is a double anaerobic type, which means that the farmers starved these beans of oxygen in order to create wonderfully natural flavors like peach, lychee and floral. This is a delicious light roast coffee and a perfect addition to the Privateer's Reserve family.