
Small-batch roaster of organic, single-origin coffee in Kerrville, Texas. Roasts at its Keith Blvd shop and pours from a drive-through on Water Street.
CAFENEA is Gabe Balas's artisan roastery in Kerrville, in the Texas Hill Country. Gabe roasts in small batches at the shop on Keith Blvd and works almost entirely with organic, single-origin beans. Blends are rare, and when one does appear it is meant to be notable. Nothing is roasted ahead of demand, so bags go out fresh rather than aging on a shelf, and online orders ship within two business days. The Water Street drive-through is where locals can taste the coffee before buying a bag, grab a Hill Country Honey Latte, or pick up beans ordered the day before.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Organic, shade-grown Bird Friendly Colombia from Finca La Cabana in the Sierra Nevada. Low acid, heavy body, chocolate and nut. Roasted medium.
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Guji
Washed process
Organic Guji from the Guji-Uraga washing station at 2,000 to 2,250 m. Light body, bright acidity. Roasted light or medium.
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Huehuetenango
Huehuetenango grown at 1,400 to 2,000 m on limestone soil. Full, syrupy body with orange-like acidity. Roasted medium.
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Marcala, La Paz
Washed process
Organic high-grown Marcala, washed and patio dried. Full body, clean acidity. Roasted medium.
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Chiapas
Washed process
Organic Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and Typica from the Chiapas highlands at 900 to 1,600 m. Washed, full and juicy. Roasted medium.
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Mountain Water process
Organic high-grown Mexico, decaffeinated with the chemical-free Mountain Water Process. Sweet, crisp and low acid. Roasted medium.
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Amazonas
Swiss Water process
Organic Amazonas decaf from cooperatives like JUMARP and CENFROCAFE, Swiss Water processed. Medium body, bright acidity.
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San Ignacio
Washed process
Regenerative Organic Certified washed coffee from the Tocto brothers' Finca Churupampa in San Ignacio. Mellow with bright fruit. Roasted medium.
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Songea, Ruvuma
Rainforest Alliance peaberry from the Aviv Estate. Medium body, crisp acidity, brighter as a light roast. Roasted light or medium.
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235 Keith Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028
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