Northern Italian-style roast. Great for espresso-based drinks. A blend of high-quality shade-grown beans from three different coffee growing regions around the globe: Africa, Central America and South America. Please thank these farmers. On the label, Bertie, Hoffmann's first family dog, has become Bertrando, the Pasticceria owner, taking a cappuccino break in front of his establishment---part of an original painting by Heather Hoffmann. Certified organic by Ecocert Canada. 100% Fairtrade Certified (fairtrade.ca).