Q Arabica Grader certification, the art of coffee tasting! This certification, organized by the CQI (Coffee Quality Institute), accredits coffee specialists in the tasting, classification, and evaluation of coffees. This certification is intended for the most experienced “cuppers”. WHO ARE “CUPPERS”? Cuppers practice “cupping”, a term derived from English. Cupping is the […]
How does LaSemeuse make such delicious decaffeinated coffee? It’s all about the process. There are several different processes to take the caffeine out of coffee. Some of those processes are done using chemicals. While others are completed naturally or WITHOUT chemical solvents to separate the caffeine from the bean. Chemical processes tend to remove aroma […]
Each month, we invite you to share our employee coffee break! An intimate and relaxed moment with the different personalities who work every day at La Semeuse. An office worker at La Semeuse for 14 years, this native of La Chaux-de-Fonds works to process your orders and is part of the team that provides information […]
A little reminder: On July 7, 1900, a grocery store specializing in colonial foods and oils was entered in the trade register under the company name “M. & N. Bloch” (named after the founder Marc & his brother Nathan). Originally located at rue du Marché 1 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, it moved in November 1905 to […]
A contrasting cheesecake that melts in your mouth. INGREDIENTS THE CHEESECAKE 100 g of Speculoos or Biscoff cookies (biscuits) 40 g of butter + 10 g for the mold 400g plain Philadelphia 1 dl milk 1 egg 50 g sugar 1 lime, zested 20 g of cornstarch 4 physalis THE TOPPING 2 dl of “Il […]
Each month, we invite you to share our employee coffee break! An intimate and relaxed moment with the different personalities who work every day within our roasting. A roaster at La Semeuse for over 18 years, Yves is still passionate about his profession and the world of coffee. A baker/pastry chef by training, this Jura […]
The Swiss Coffee Connection It was in the motley space “Le local Brotherfields” that the 3rd edition of the French-speaking coffee festival took place: the Swiss Coffee Connection. Decorated with antique ornaments, vintage furniture but above all with retro bicycles, this new space can be set up for all types of events and thus become […]
Origin of the name La Semeuse The name “LA SEMEUSE” has entered our collective memory and reasons as a symbol of confidence attributed to a good coffee. But do you know the exact origin of the name of your favorite brand of coffee? We researched the reasons that motivated our founder Marc Bloch (1877-1916) and […]
The Swiss Mothers’ stew revisited with a hint of coffee. A delight that hits the mark in succulent ravioli! INGREDIENTS RAVIOLI 2 rolls of noodle dough 1 lb. lamb stew (shoulder) 1 onion, 1 carrot and ½ celery 1 tbsp of tomato puree 3/4 cup of good red wine 1 cup veal stock 1/3 cup […]