Mamao, mild roast coffee beans

Mamao – mild roast is a mild coffee blend from roastery Peeze. This Fairtrade and organic blend combines beans from four countries and delivers a soft, fruity flavour experience. Peeze is also known for a sustainable approach. All coffee is 100% certified and the roasting process is fully climate-neutral.

The Mamao – mild roast blend consists of Arabica beans originating from Ethiopia, Peru, Honduras and Indonesia. These diverse countries of origin, ranging from highland plantations in Africa to Latin America and Asia, give the blend a unique character. Because Peeze works exclusively with Fairtrade-certified coffee farmers, growers receive a fair price and support. Interestingly, the name "Mamao" refers to the papaya tree, a shade tree often grown among coffee shrubs. Such fruit trees (like papaya) protect the coffee plants from the sun and provide farmers with extra income from the fruit.

Mamao – mild roast is lightly roasted, with an intensity of about 2 out of 5. This mild roast keeps more delicate aromas intact and results in little bitterness. Peeze roasts each origin bean separately (single origin) in the optimal way and only blends them afterward. This preserves the characteristic flavor properties of each region in the light roast. The result is a subtle coffee that offers lively flavors without heavy roasted notes.

This coffee stands out for a refined flavor profile. Drinkers detect notes of Ceylon tea, orange and almond in the Mamao – mild roast. The first sip gives a fresh citrus nuance (think orange), followed by a mild nutty undertone of almond. Light, tea-like flavors also emerge, giving the coffee an elegant touch. Thanks to the fruity and nutty accents, the coffee delivers a harmonious, gentle finish — every sip feels balanced and pleasant.

The beans in this blend are largely processed using the washed method. This wet process means the pulp is removed from the coffee cherry shortly after picking and the beans are washed and dried. A washed coffee therefore develops a fresh, clean flavour that lets the original terroir notes shine. In Ethiopia the natural method (unwashed) is sometimes used as well; drying in the pulp can add extra sweet and fruity flavours. However, the majority of the Mamao beans undergo traditional washing, which contributes to the pure, pronounced taste in the cup. Processing at origin is carried out in an environmentally friendly manner, in line with the organic certification.

Mamao – mild roast consists of 100% Arabica coffee beans. Arabica (Coffea arabica) is known for its refined flavour, aroma and a slightly lower caffeine content compared with Robusta. Within this blend several Arabica varieties are represented, originating from different regions. Each variety, from Bourbon to Typica, contributes its own nuance in aroma and body. Peeze continually seeks the right balance between high-quality Arabica beans. The combination of varieties from Honduras, Peru, Ethiopia and Indonesia produces a complex but harmonious coffee flavour.

Peeze is committed on multiple fronts to people and the environment with this coffee:

• Fairtrade & organic: Mamao – mild roast is certified both Fairtrade/Max Havelaar and EKO organic. This guarantees fair trade and environmentally friendly cultivation without chemical pesticides.
• Climate-neutral: The coffee is roasted and delivered 100% CO₂-neutral.₂Peeze uses green electricity (wind energy) and offsets all emissions in the coffee chain, in cooperation with initiatives such as the Fairtrade Climate Partnership.
• Support for farmers: Through the Fairtrade premium and the Peeze Foundation, Peeze invests in projects in origin countries. Farmers receive training, better infrastructure and additional income sources (such as planting shade trees) for a sustainable future.
• Responsible packaging: The coffee packaging is free of aluminium foil and designed with circularity in mind. In addition, Peeze developed compostable bio-based coffee capsules, an innovation that was honoured with a Food Valley Award in 2015.

Because of the mild roast, this coffee is excellent for a longer preparation. Mamao – mild roast is best appreciated as a fine café lungo or a regular cup of coffee. Preferably use a slightly coarser grind than for espresso, so the subtle flavours extract well with a slightly longer brew time. In fully automatic coffee machines the 'long coffee' option can be used to enjoy this blend. Mamao is also suitable as the base for a mild Americano (espresso topped up with hot water). For cappuccino or latte drinkers this blend delivers a soft result, the coffee flavour remains present but is never bitter or overpowering in milk drinks.

The quality and sustainability of Mamao – mild roast do not go unnoticed. Coffee connoisseurs appreciate Peeze's approach, in 2015 the roastery for example received a prestigious Food Valley Award for innovative compostable coffee capsules. Customers are also enthusiastic about the taste. The Mamao line receives high ratings; for instance the dark roast variant scores 4.8 out of 5 stars on the Peeze website. Reviews praise the refined flavour and consistent quality of the beans. Although the price is slightly higher than supermarket-brand coffee, enthusiasts consider Mamao mild roast worth the money because of the combination of taste, fair origin and environmentally conscious production.

Peeze packages these coffee beans in a striking, stylish bag that aligns with their sustainable mission. The packaging design is modern and colourful, with organic shapes depicting coffee plants, blossoms and berries. Among the illustrations hands can also be seen, a symbol of the personal bond and collaboration in the coffee chain. Each package tells the story of the coffee: the label clearly shows the name 'Mamao – mild roast', the countries of origin, intensity (mild) and certifications. In addition, Peeze focuses on fair, climate-positive and waste-free making coffee, and this is reflected in the material and appearance of the packaging. The bags are completely aluminium-free and designed to stand out on the shelf while contributing to less waste.

Mamao – mild roast coffee beans are available via the Peeze webshop and from specialised coffee suppliers. Peeze offers both 250 gram bags and 1 kilogram packages. A 250 g sample bag costs around €8.70, while the kilo package is approximately €30. This price reflects the high-quality, certified standard and the climate-neutral production. Orders can be placed directly with Peeze; shipping is free within the Netherlands for orders of €50 or more. For hospitality businesses and bulk buyers there are also commercial options and sample packs available. In this way Mamao – mild roast is widely accessible, whether a home barista or a purchaser for a café, everyone can enjoy this special coffee.