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KU Leuven Blend

A collaboration between KU Leuven and KUP Coffeecorner - by Onan

Espresso Filter Omni Espresso or filter roast?

It is often assumed that filter coffee is ground coffee and that espresso are beans, this is not the case.
The word filter or espresso reffers to the way of roasting a certain coffee for a specific brewing methode. Want to know more? Check out our brewing page!

 

Filter roast

All brews in which water is poured over coffee grounds and gravity does its work are considered filter brews. The most commonly known and used ways of brewing are Automatic Coffee Drip, V60, Chemex and French Press, ideal for a slow weekend morning, or an afternoon in the office. The water stays in contact with the coarsely ground coffee for a longer while, giving it enough time to release its flavours and oils. That is why it is often characterized as a mild bodied, but complex and flavoursome drink.

Espresso roast

We talk about espresso when nearly boiling water is forced through a compact amount of finely ground coffee. The pressure under which this coffee is made creates a creamy and full bodied taste. So if you like it strong, you are probably an espresso lover! A manual, semi- automatic or a fully automatic machine, or a Moka Pot are the most common ways to make an espresso coffee. This also forms the base for some of our favourite milky drinks like cappuccino, latte or latte macchiato.

 

 

We only sell whole coffee beans in our web shop (with exception of our limited coffee taste box!). The coffee bean is less fragile, it will better preserve its flavour and aroma in our special valved bags, this will give you the best quality when brewing your coffee at home.

€ 19,00

Description

Full body with notes of hazelnut, jasmine, bergamot & red grapes. A powerful touch of cocoa nibs and creamy aftertaste.

Character

Nutty & Floral

Fun Fact

Where coffee research meets coffee craftsmanship. A collaboration between KU Leuven and Onan Coffee & Tea, bringing together carefully selected coffees from Ethiopia and Brazil. Rooted in scientific research, biodiversity and our personal relationships with coffee producers. Roasted in Leuven and carefully developed for both espresso and filter brewing.

Intensity

ORIGINS

Brazil – Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA (30%)

Researchers: Plant Insitute KU Leuven – University of Jimma
Region: Guji
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1900 – 2200 m
With support of VLIR-UOS and FWO

BRAZIL - Fazenda Arema (50%)

Farmers: Martine E. De Haes & Euller Antunes Rangel
Region: Minas Gerais
Variety: Catuai Vermelho
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1025 m

BRAZIL - Fazenda Dutra (20%)

Farmers: Walter & Ednilson Dutra
Region: Minas Gerais
Variety: Catuai Amarelo
Process: Pulped Natural
Altitude: 1100 m

ALSO AVAILABLE IN OUR LEUVEN STORE AND AT THE UNIVERSITY SHOP IN KU LEUVEN’S UNIVERSITY HALL

In February 2025, KU Leuven, the KU Leuven Plant Institute, Meise Botanic Garden and Onan Coffee & Tea joined forces, with support from Jimma University and the Flemish Department of Environment, to celebrate KU Leuven’s 600th anniversary and its groundbreaking contributions to coffee research.

Together with our Direct Trade coffee producers, we created a special anniversary blend that brought this unique collaboration to life. It proved so popular that we decided to develop a new edition: the KU Leuven Blend.

From preserving the genetic diversity of wild Arabica coffee in Ethiopia to supporting innovative and sustainable coffee production in Brazil, KU Leuven researchers and their partners are working together to help secure the future of coffee. This exclusive blend brings together coffees from Ethiopia and Brazil, each connected to projects combining scientific research, biodiversity and long-term sustainability.

A flavourful example of passion, innovation and collaboration, the KU Leuven Blend brings together today’s knowledge and tomorrow’s possibilities, helping to build a more resilient coffee sector for generations to come.

ETHIOPIA (30%):

  • KU Leuven’s Agronomic and Conservation Ecology research group and the University of Jimma study the conservation of wild Arabica forests in Ethiopia, helping to preserve the species’ genetic diversity and strengthen its resilience for the future.

    Variety: Heirloom / Region: Guji

  • BRAZIL / Fazenda Dutra (20%):
    Through a long-term partnership between KU Leuven and Onan Coffee & Tea, coffee from the KU Lot at Fazenda Dutra is served at KU Leuven’s coffee corner. The project highlights traceability, sustainable farming practices, and the innovative leasing system developed by Ednilson and Walter Dutra.
    Variety: Catuai Amarelo / Region: Minas Gerais
  • BRAZIL / Fazenda Arema (50%):
    In 2024, a second KU Lot was established at Fazenda Arema in partnership with Onan Coffee & Tea. Martine and Euller focus on sustainable coffee production, biodiversity enhancement, and greater self-sufficiency on the farm, while collaborating with researchers on climate resilience and agroforestry initiatives.
    Variety: Catuai Vermelho / Region: Minas Gerais

Discover all the projects here !

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