Abyss is a dedicated team whose members each found their way to specialty coffee on their own, and is meticulous about roasting and brewing. The company tries to be sustainable and environmentally conscious, and believes in supporting the people around it, whether a customer’s coffee business, its own employees or others in the coffee supply chain.

The roastery and café share one room in Poblenou, and the roastery is open to the public. Abyss invites visitors to walk around it and learn about coffee, or to sit in the café. Abyss also offers an education section with pages on growing elevations, processing, what is printed on the bag and the roast itself, explaining the drying, browning and development phases; it roasts espresso a little longer to bring the acidity down.

The coffee range is split into espresso, filter and decaf, and several lots are roasted separately for the two brew methods. Alongside the coffee, the shop sells brewers, kettles, grinders, espresso machines, scales, books and water minerals from brands including AeroPress, Hario, Third Wave Water and Sage, and offers subscriptions, wholesale supply and events. The current retail range is listed below with the roaster’s own tasting notes.

Coffee on the shelf

Photograph: Abyss Coffee Roasters