We’re Back and Pumped to Re-Release Our Beloved Natty Yirg Coffee! At Café Rica, we’re beyond excited to announce the return of our Natty Yirg Coffee, one of our most cherished and sought-after coffee offerings. If you’re a coffee lover who craves a unique, vibrant, and smooth cup with a story behind every sip, this re-release is for you! What is Natty Yirg Coffee? Natty Yirg Coffee hails from the rich, fertile highlands of Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe region—renowned worldwide for producing some of the finest Arabica beans. The “Natty” refers to natural processing, a method where coffee cherries are dried whole before the beans are extracted. This process lends the coffee its bright, fruity notes and a fuller body that delights...
At Café Rica, we’re passionate about creating the perfect cup of coffee, and that starts with using the finest beans. Our espresso is no exception. Crafted from a unique blend of Costa Rican La Rosa and Guatemala SHB EP coffees, every shot is a reflection of the rich landscapes and sustainable farming practices that bring these beans to life.
On Thursday, a significant moment unfolded for Café Rica as our co-founders, Jackson, Tristan, and Chad, proudly accepted the "Good For Governance" award on behalf of our beloved café. This honor comes as a testament to our unwavering dedication to using business as a force for good. The award, based on an assessment taken by businesses in Michigan for 2023, evaluates the impact that businesses have on their communities and the environment, as well as their practices as employers. Café Rica not only met but excelled in these crucial areas. Community Impact We understand that a business's influence extends far beyond its walls. Café Rica has always believed in giving back to the community that has embraced us so warmly....
Ever since we opened up our first retail location at BC Cargo Marketplace in Downtown Battle Creek we have always wanted to build a community that would be able to thrive and grow together. In 2018 Justin Andert approached us to be the coffee spot for all of the Color The Creek Artist that were coming to Battle Creek to paint large and beautiful murals all over town. That was the beginning of a relationship that would blossom into many collaborations to come. Color the Creek has always ended with a block party to cap off a week of hard work and beautiful art. In 2021, due to social distancing, the block party was spread out through-out Michigan Ave as...
Hey everyone! It certainly has been a while since we have spoken but here we are! I wanted to talk to y'all today about our newest coffee, Hacienda. For many years we have been selling and brewing one of our favorite coffees, Cafe Naranjo Traditional. We love this coffee, it is great but we were beginning to find it harder and harder to import this wonderful coffee to Michigan. Not only was Naranjo getting harder and harder to get to the states, we also wanted to bolster our own Cafe Rica coffee offerings. After searching for several months we finally found a coffee from a plantation in southern Costa Rica that we loved. We had our roaster spin up a couple...
