A beautiful shot, every time
Thick crema the color of hazelnut, and a dense caramel finish that lingers for minutes beneath Caligo's smoky veil. Nothing else in my rotation comes close
SIGNATURE BLEND · SMALL BATCH · FORMULA NO. 03
Caligo Blend
Bold. Smoky. Full-bodied. The definitive blend for the deepest hours of your morning ritual.
· SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Caligo Blend
Coffee Blend · Dark
$36.95PER BAG
Freshly roasted· to order
Roasted with deliberate patience into second crack. Dark cocoa, toasted caramel, a sophisticated smoky finish. The definitive blend for the deepest hours of your morning ritual.
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Caligo Blend
$36.95
· TASTING PROFILE
The
The
Palate.
Aroma and flavor notes you'll perceive while drinking it.
Dark Cocoa · Toasted Caramel · Smoky Finish
Every note in this cup, mapped. From first sip to the finish that lingers.
The center represents a mild profile; the outer edge represents maximum intensity.
· SENSORY PROFILE
How It
How It
Cups.
Measured against our comparable scale —
acidity, body, finish, and total score out of 100.
Caligo Blend
91.0
/100
· Profile
The
The
Curve.
The exact tracing of temperature through the roast — from charge to drop.
Roast Curve · Time vs Temperature
Bean Temp
PROFILE
Caligo Blend
Bold · Smoky · Full-Bodied
01
Drying
00:00 → 4:0
· 160°C
02
Maillard
4:0 → 8:0
· 190°C
03
First Crack
8:30
· 190°C
04
Development
8:30 → 11:0
· 215°C
05
Drop
13:24
· 232°C
Charge
204°C
Development
22%
RoR Peak
14°C/min
· FROM FARM TO CUP
From Green To Cup.
Ten stages of care. Each one measured, tasted, and refined until it earns the drop.
01
Sourcing
Origin
Green beans hand-selected.
02
Sorting
Grade
Manual removal of defects. Only grade 1 beans move on.
03
Green Cup
QA
Cupped raw for baseline aroma before any heat.
04
Charge
204°C
Beans enter the drum. Temperature stabilizes.
05
Drying
0:00–4:0
Moisture evaporates. Green to yellow.
06
Maillard
4:0–8:0
Sugars caramelize. Aromatics form rapidly.
07
First Crack
8:30
Beans audibly crack. Coffee is now edible.
08
Development
8:30–11:0
Body, sweetness, and acidity lock in here.
09
Drop
13:24 · 232°C
Beans discharged and rapidly cooled at peak.
10
Rest & Cup
24–72h
Beans degas. QA cupping confirms profile.
· SENSORY ALIGNMENT
Color & Palate.
Color & Palate.
Coffee & Taste.
Explore a refined spectrum of signature extractions and masterfully composed beverages, each echoing the unique voice of our three signature roasts. From the radiant, silk-like clarity of Candor to the structural grounding weight of Aestus, and descending into the deep, velvet opulence of Caligo. Every recipe is an intentional study in texture, temperature, and visual weight—crafted exclusively to transform your daily pause into a flawless sensory dialogue.
· HOW TO BREW
Best
Brewed As.
The methods that let this blend sing. Ratios tuned for its specific roast profile.
Moka Pot
Full · Robust
Coffee
18–20 g
Water
According to chamber
Temp
70–85 °C
Time
2–3 min
Grind
Medium-Fine
Recommended blendCALIGO
Example drinks
Classic Moka
Stovetop Coffee with Milk
Home-style Flat White
Moka Pot Dirty Horchata
French Press
Full body, zero compromise
Coffee
30 g
Water
500 g
Temp
93–95 °C
Time
4:00 min
Grind
Coarse
Recommended blendAESTUS
Example drinks
Robust Black Coffee
Café au Lait
Cold Brew
Smooth · Sweet
Coffee
80 g
Water
1 L
Temp
Room temperature
Time
12–16 h
Grind
Coarse
Recommended blendAESTUS
Example drinks
Classic Cold Brew
Cold Brew with Milk
Cold Brew Tonic
Coffee Liquor Cold Brew
· PAIRS WELL WITH
The
The
Companions.
Recipes and flavors that let this blend truly shine.
· SIDE BY SIDE
How It
How It
Compares.
Where this blend sits in the Kafejnica range.
BLEND
CALIGO BLEND
AESTUS BLEND
CANDOR BLEND
ROAST
Dark
Medium-Dark
Light-Medium
BODY
96.0
88.0
58.0
ACIDITY
22.0
45.0
72.0
NOTES
Dark Cocoa · Toasted Caramel · Smoky Finish
Toasted Grain · Brown Sugar · Light Smoke
Citrus Zest · Honey · Light Toast
SCORE
91/100
89/100
88/100
BEST FOR
Espresso · Press
Drip · Percolator
Pour-over · Chemex
· THE BLEND
The
The
Story.
Caligo is the definitive blend engineered for the deepest hours of your morning ritual.
Sculpted with deliberate patience into the second crack, it delivers an imposing, full-bodied extraction defined by layers of decadent dark cocoa, heavy toasted caramel, and a sophisticated, noble smoky veil.
Meticulously developed to offer an ultra-smooth, low-acidity profile, it provides a monumental depth that stands up elegantly to cream yet remains remarkably pristine when enjoyed in its absolute purity.
A bold choice for an intentional start—perfect for the purist who takes the ritual seriously and rejects the notion that intensity means one-dimensional.
Find Sanctuary in the Dark.
Acquire Caligo to establish the ultimate nocturnal foundation for your morning ritual.
This monumental composition is masterfully engineered for the unhurried purist who demands absolute structural depth and a heavy, velvety texture from the very first quiet thoughts of the day. Sculpted with deliberate patience into the second crack, every single batch delivers an imposing extraction defined by a noble, smoky veil that stands up elegantly to cream. Secure this seasonal masterpiece to transform the deepest hours of your morning into an art of pure indulgence.
· LOGISTICS
From Drum
From Drum
To Door.
Freshly Roasted
SAME DAYSmall batch, roasted to order every Tuesday and Friday.
Fast Shipping
2–5 BUSINESS DAYSShips within 24h of roasting. Insulated packaging keeps beans dark and dry across destination.
No Returns
PERISHABLE GOODSCoffee is perishable. If something is wrong, we'll make it right — just reach out.
· FREQUENTLY ASKED
The
The
Questions.
Stored in a sealed bag away from light and heat, ground coffee stays fresh for 2–3 weeks; whole beans for up to 4 weeks.
Whole Bean for maximum freshness — grind right before brewing. Drip Ground is pre-set for filter and drip machines.
Yes — US, Canada, EU, UK, and Mexico. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.
Anytime, no fees. Manage from your account dashboard or email hello@kafejnica.com.
— · Why Choose Kafejnica
Deliberate Intent.
Flawless Resonance.
Our curation begins in the sacred geography of the high-altitude terroir and culminates in the complex, layered landscape of your daily pause. We operate under a single, uncompromising belief: every extraction should serve as a profound sensory exploration
Organic Preservation
Artisanal Hand-Selection
Small-Volume Mastery
Circular, Low-Footprint Vessel Packaging
Ethical Provenance Alliances
Exceptional-Density Specialty Grain
· WHAT DRINKERS SAY
The
The
Reviews.
4.6
★★★★★
183 REVIEWS
Held up in my percolator
Eleven months in, and Caligo endures where everything else on the shelf has faded. Every bag lands at peak freshness. My old-school stovetop percolator has never poured a deeper cup.
Changed my mornings
The Caligo Blend changed my morning entirely. Rich, smoky, and exactly as described.
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The
Adjacencies.
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