Stay up to date on coffee we have coming down the pipeline and our latest green coffee outlook and arrivals schedule.
The end of the year is an exciting time for coffee, and I’m not just talking about holiday blends (the Polar Expresso blend is as exciting as they come!). The fourth quarter is when we have the broadest range of originIn coffee talk, it refers to a coffee-producing region or country; such as, "I was just at origin." Of course "Origin" for most product we use is not... representation, with incredible selection from most countries we source from. It’s also when we start making our projections for the new year, before the first buying seasons of 2024.
A full offer list can be a bit of a double-edged sword: while it’s exciting to be presented with so many options, it can also be a little overwhelming. Which of the 11 Ethiopia’s currently on the website should you buy? How does the latest Colombian cofee we launched compare to the rest? While we do have tools to make these comparisons on the site, we thought we’d first weigh in with some of our top green coffeeGreen coffee refers to the processed seed of the coffee tree fruit. Coffee is a flowering shrub that produces fruit. The seeds of the fruit are processed, roasted,... picks for the holidays, and then get into a little bit about what you can expect coming down the pike in the first part of 2024.
African coffees brighten up the holidays
It’s no secret that African coffees often deliver some of the most complexThe co-presence of many aroma and flavor attributes, with multiple layers. A general impression of a coffee, similar to judgments such as "balanced" or "structured" cup flavors. Sometimes processingThe removal of the cherry and parchment from the coffee seed.: Coffee is either wet-processed (also called washed or wet-milled) or dry-processed (also called wild, natural or natural... is at play (the “dry process” method in particular is responsible for a lot of fruit), but it’s also factors like cultivarCultivar is a term used interchangeably with Varietal in the coffee trade to indicate plant material, although there are distinctions.: The naming of a cultivar should conform to... types, high altitude, and unique microclimates that are behind the high acidityAcidity is a positive flavor attribute in coffee, also referred to as brightness or liveliness. It adds a brilliance to the cup, whereas low acid coffees can seem... and interesting flavors that earn African coffees some of our highest scores.
Kenyan and Ethiopian coffees are perhaps the most widely recognized African coffee origins, and both regularly find “grand cru” placement at cafés. But they hardly represent the breadth of incredible coffees coming from other African coffee producing countries, and we consider it our duty to sing the praises of some of the underrepresented origins you’ll see here. The 100% BourbonA coffee cultivar; a cross between Typica and Bourbon, originally grown in Brazil: Mundo Novo is a commercial coffee cultivar; a natural hybrid between "Sumatra" and Red Bourbon,... coffees from RwandaA Bourbon cultivar variant from Rwanda and Burundi. Bourbon coffees are named for the island in the India Ocean where French colonists grew it. Some history from the... and BurundiBurundi coffee bears resemblance to neighboring Rwanda, in both cup character, but also the culture surrounding coffee. Burundi is a small landlocked country at the crossroads of East... offer competition-level sweetnessSweetness is an important positive quality in fine coffees, and is one of five basic tastes: Sour, Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Savory (Umami). In coffee, sweetness is a highly..., and TanzaniaIn terms of the Tanzania coffee character, it belongs to the Central/East African family of washed (wet-processed) coffees, bright (acidy), and mostly aggressively flavorful of which Kenya is... has been a consistent origin to look to for bright, complex flavor profiles.
Here are six recommendations for holiday coffees from Africa that are sure to wow those family members who think all coffee tastes the same:
Ethiopia Kayon Guji Genet (SM / Shrub): This coffee has delicate flavors, and perfumed floralFloral notes in coffee exemplify the connection between taste and smell. Describing the taste of a specific flower is near impossible...we always default to “it tastes like it... notes. But it’s also syrupy sweet, even when roasted light. Subtle fruits also grace the cup, and acidity is crispUsually used as a modifying flavor term, such as "crisp acidity" : Crisp can have several meanings, since it modifies other flavor terms. Crisp acidity might mean bracing,..., and elegant. Should be kept to a light roast.
Ethiopia Dry Process Sidama Shantawene (SM / Shrub): Great example of the fruit flavors that come with the dry processDry process coffee is a method for taking the fruit from the tree to an exportable green bean. The whole intact coffee cherry is dried in the sun... method. Overt fruityIn some coffee taster’s lexicon, “fruity” means the coffee is tainted with fruit, and “fruited” means a coffee is graced by positive fruit notes. We don't exactly see... notes, berry jam, juicy stone fruits, natural wines, and even a little floral. An incredibly complex cup!
Kenya Nyeri Chinga AB (SM / Shrub): An in-house favorite, Chinga is sweet from start to finishSimilar to aftertaste, but it refers to the impression as the coffee leaves the palate. Aftertaste is the sensations gathered after the coffee has left the mouth. We..., with bright fruit notes of citrus and pomegranate seeds, and flecks of cinnamon and clove spices that impact the cup aromaAroma refers to sensations perceived by the olfactory bulb and conveyed to the brain; whether through the nose or "retro-nasally": The aromatics of a coffee greatly influence its.... Shows well at a fairly wide roast range.
Rwanda Rubavu Rwinyoni (SM / Shrub): Caramely-sweet at its core, Rubavu shows accents of black tea and baking spice, along with a subtle dimension of fruit. You can develop a lot of chocolateA general flavor or aroma term reminiscent of chocolate. But what type? Usually described with more specifics.: Chocolate is a broad, general flavor or aroma term reminiscent of... roast flavors in the middle roast range too, making this an excellent dual-use coffee (espressoA small coffee beverage, about 20 ml, prepared on an espresso machine where pressurized hot water extracted through compressed coffee.: In its most stripped-down, basic form, this is... + brew).
Burundi Rwiri Yagikawa (SM / Shrub): Sweet notes of raw sugar open up to hints of all-spice, and tea-likeA term used to describe coffees with light, tannic, slighly astringent mouthfeel and tea aromatics. We find it in some Rwandan flavor profiles, among others. accents of chamomile and buckwheat tea. Nice bright lemonLemon notes, as well as other related citrusy flavors or acidities, are prized in coffee. These usually express themselves as a bright accent in the cup, or aromatic... note when roasted light, that’s traded for low-toned chocolates at Full City. Amazing espresso too!
Tanzania Mbozi Ilomba AB (SM / Shrub): This is our sleeper “light and bright” coffee, that shows Kenya-like acidity, with notes of grapefruit, and tannicHaving the bitterness or astringency of Tannins. Tannins are plant polyphenols found across the flora kingdom. The term Tannins refers to the use of wood tannins from oak... teas. It also surprised me as espresso, though perhaps too fruity for some.
Latin American coffees cover crowd-pleasing, to complex
With 10 origins currently in stock, our Latin American origin list is about as diverse as it ever gets, and the range of flavors covers a lot of ground. No painting with a broad brush here, as Latin America is a go-to for both unique tasting microlots from small producers, like you’ll see from ColombiaColombian coffee is highly marketed and widely available in the US. They have been largely successful at equating the name Colombian Coffee with "Good" Coffee. This is half-true.... and GuatemalaGuatemalan coffee is considered a top quality coffee producer in Central America. Due to our proximity to Guatemala, some of the nicest coffees from this origin come to..., as well as sources such as BrazilBrazil is a coffee giant . As Frank Sinatra sang, "they grow an awful lot of coffee in Brazil".: Brazil is a coffee giant . As Frank Sinatra... and NicaraguaNicaraguan coffees from the Segovia, Jinotega, Ocotal and Matagalpa regions are nice balanced cups. They often possess interesting cup character along with body and balance, outperforming many other..., where we find lower acid, deep tones, and balanced flavors.
All of our recommendations below have a chocolatey side that can be unlocked by roasting to Full City or darker, pairing well with cream should your guests be so inclined. But even at that roast level, each has their own distinct set of flavor characteristics that are most apparent when taken black. Both the Colombia and Guatemala have a moderate level of acidity, Nicaragua a little less, and Brazil shows the lowest acidic intensityWe have a simple scale to rate intensity in our coffee reviews, from Mild to Bold. Low intensity does not mean low quality!: We have a simple scale....
Colombia Inzá Rio Páez (SM / Shrub): This small-producer lot is blended with honeyIn coffee, honey-like sweetness is often found, but we use terms such as refined honey (highly filtered and processed) as opposed to raw honey rustic honey sweetness. This... sweetness in mind, but offers up aromatic top notes when roasted light, and rich dark chocolates, with fruitedIn some coffee taster’s lexicon, “fruity” means the coffee is tainted with fruit, and “fruited” means a coffee is graced by positive fruit notes. We don't exactly see... hints at Full City and beyond. A great example of the quality coming from the Inzá region.
Brazil Honey Process Pedra Branca (SM / Shrub): Brazil’s are known for low tones and mild acidity, characteristics that function really well in milk drinks and espress. Pedra Branca ticks off those boxes, and is a great crowd-pleasing coffee when roasted to Full City.
Guatemala Xinabajul Los Chuchitos (SM / Shrub): A perfect coffee for after a holiday mean, well-balanced, and sweet. Middle roasts shine a light on creamyCreamy is a mouthfeel description indicating thickness and soft, rounded texture. See also buttery. caramelCaramel is a desirable form of sweetness found in the flavor and aroma of coffee, and is an extension of roast taste. Extremely light or dark coffees will... and candied nut, with bodyAssociated with and sensed by mouthfeel, body is sense of weight and thickness of the brew, caused by the percentage of soluble solids in the cup, including all... bittersweetBittersweet is from the language of chocolate, and describes the co-presence of positive bittering compounds balanced by sweetness. It is directly related to caramelization, but has inputs from... cocoa behind it.
Nicaragua Acopio Suyatal (SM / Shrub): One of our more versatile coffees that seems to show well no matter the roast level. We picked out flavor profiles of chocolate croissant and cinnamon-laced cocoa at City+City+ roast is an ideal roast level that occurs roughly between 425 and 435 degrees Fahrenheit in many coffee roasters with a responsive bean probe where First Crack.../Full City, and with just enough acidity to give the cup some backbone. Excellent espresso option!
Coffees with singular flavors
The rusticA general characterization of pleasantly "natural" flavors, less sophisticated and less refined, but appealing. : What is Rustic? This is a general term we came up with... Dried..., earth-toned flavor profiles of many Indonesian coffees can be quite polarizing. You’re either staunchly against them, or a rabid fan! If you’re the latter, read on. Sumatra Giling Basah Aceh Bebesen Aulia (SM / Shrub) is from our most recent Indonesian container arrival, and in addition to the syrupy, woodsy profiles, offers hints of fruit and spice. Yemen Mokha Matari (SM / Shrub) is also an earthyEarthy is a flavor term with some ambivalence, used positively in some cases, negatively in others.: Sumatra coffees can have a positive earthy flavor, sometimes described as "wet... cup, with incredibly inky cocoa flavors, rustic spice and fruit notes. Both scored above 88 points!
From the fruit and floral side of the flavor wheelA term that probably refers to the SCAA Flavor Wheel, an analysis tool adapted from the wine industry. (Actually the Beer wheel came before the Wine wheel) Half..., we have our annual Sweet Maria’s Polar Expresso Holiday Blend (SM / Shrub), and this year’s lot is outstanding. It’s a velvety-textured, bittersweet espresso, and the dry process African components really bring the fruits. And finally, I have to mention Guatemala Acatenango Gesha Lot 2 (Sweet Maria’s only). If you’re a fan of perfumed florals and light roasted coffee, this coffee should be on your short list! As I write this, we only have a couple hundred pounds left in stock.
Ending 2023 on a high note & what to expect in 2024
The end of the year always feels like it signifies the end of a coffee cycle in some ways, even though there is no “end” to our work, and harvest happen at different times during the year. But it’s when our sourcing work winds down, and our energy is focused on pushing the coffees we have, and what’s still coming in, to our website. Our work shifts again in January as buying comes back into focus, travel starts back up, and the cycle starts once again.
Even as we wind down the year, we still have a lot of new coffee in the wings that will continue to be rolled out on a weekly basis. The only planned exception to this rule will be the weeks of December 25th, and January 1st, where we will either take the weeks off from adding coffees, or limit the number of lots due to the short weeks.
Before the end of the year, you can expect new lots from some of our most popular origins like EthiopiaEthiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia, or a coffee cultivar: Ethiopia, or more specifically the Empire under Haile Selassie, was known as Abyssinia. The name is Latin, derived from..., Guatemala, Colombia, SumatraIndonesians are available as a unique wet-hulled or dry-hulled (washed) coffees. Giling Basah is the name for the wet-hulling process in Bahasa language, and will have more body..., HondurasHonduran coffee was absent from the top ranks of the Specialty market, but that has changed. It has all the environmental factors on its side: soil, altitude, climate...., Brazil, and PeruPeruvian coffees have Central American brightness but in a South American coffee flavor package overall. The good organic lots do have more of a "rustic" coffee character.: Organic..., some having just arrived in the last two weeks. We are also expecting new arrivals from FloresFlores is an Indonesian island, and as a coffee bears more resemblance to the coffees of Timor-Leste, New Guinea and Java than to the wet-hulled coffees of Sumatra..., SulawesiSulawesi coffees are low-acid with great body and that deep, brooding cup profile akin to Sumatra. The coffee is sometimes known as Celebes, which was the Dutch colonial..., JavaThere are several types of Abyssinia variety coffee, but they are not from Ethiopia but rather Indonesia. Abyssinia 3 = AB3. PJS Cramer, a Dutch plant researcher, introduced this variety..., Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea (PNG) occupies the eastern half of the island it shares with the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya, part of Indonesia. The two primary areas for..., TimorTimor-Leste (East Timor) is a tiny island between Australia and Sulawesi, annexed by Indonesia and liberated in a referendum several years ago. Small scale coffee farming was jump-started..., and another box from Colombia in January 2024. Bottom line, there’s plenty of fresh coffee to keep pace with new weekly additions well into 1st quarter of 2024. See where things stand at the moment with our coffee launch schedule below.
Upcoming Coffees December & January
Below is a list of upcoming green coffees currently on the schedule to be added to our website for December and January. This list is still being updated:
December Outlook:
Coffee | Bags |
Brazil Dry Process FazendaFazenda is the Portuguese word for farm, hence it is the term used in Brazil. Fazenda is not a coffee-specific term. Rio Brilhante | 50 |
Burundi Mwaro Magamba | 20 |
Colombia Inzá Rio Páez | 45 |
Colombia Nariño Vereda Buesaco | 24 |
Ethiopia Dry Process Sidama Shantawene | 170 |
Ethiopia OrganicGrown without the use of artificial fertilizers, herbicides, etc.: Organic coffee has been grown according to organic farming techniques, typically without the use of artificial fertilizers. Some farms... Agaro Duromina | 80 |
Ethiopia Yebuna Terara SWPSWP means Swiss Water Process is a patented water filtration decaf method, not a chemical solvent method. The plant is in Vancouver, Canada. Decaf | 92 |
Costa RicaCosta Rican coffee is typically very clean, sweet, with lots of floral accents. hey are prized for their high notes: bright citrus or berry-like flavors in the acidity,... Dry Process HaciendaHacienda is used to imply an Estate that has a full processing facility (wet mill): Sometimes the term Hacienda is used to imply an Estate, which would mean... Sonora | 50 |
Guatemala Xinabajul Los Chuchitos | 72 |
Honduras Honey ProcessThe honey process has nothing to do with honey other than the fact that they're both sticky! It's a term that became popularized in Costa Rica as another... Comunidad Cabañas | 26 |
Java Sunda Wet Hulled Tambak Ruyung | 50 |
KenyaKenya is the East African powerhouse of the coffee world. Both in the cup, and the way they run their trade, everything is topnotch.: Kenya is the East... Thika Karatu AB | 40 |
MexicoMexican coffee originates from South-central to Southern regions of the country. For that reason, coffees from Coatepec and Veracruz are much different from Oaxacan Plumas, which are in... Tzotzil San Cristobal | 50 |
Nicaragual El Buey Pink BourbonA variant of Bourbon that ripens to a pink color, versus a red color. As a variant, it is not really a coffee variety, but simply a mutation... | 40 |
Peru Chirinos Cleyder Altamirano | 37 |
Peru San Francisco Yapaz SWP Decaf | 69 |
Sumatra Honey Process Kerinci Pendekar | 20 |
Sweet Marias Cordillera Central SWP Decaf | 68 |
YemenYemen has a coffee culture like no other place, and perhaps some of what we enjoy in this cup is due to their old style of trade...: Technically,... Al Qafr Hawari | 100 |
January Outlook (so far):
Coffee | Bags |
Burundi Honey Process Nyamasheke Station | 50 |
Colombia Inzá Las Estrellas | 11 |
Colombia Honey Aponte Hugo Agreda | 14 |
Costa Rica Yellow Honey La Union | 40 |
El SalvadorEl Salvador coffee had an undeservingly poor reputation for years, marred mostly by the inability to deliver coffee of high quality in an unstable political climate. Unfortunately, agriculture... FincaSpanish 101: Finca is the Spanish word for farm. Sometimes the term Hacienda is used to imply an Estate, which would mean the farm has its own wet-mill.... Miravalles H1 | 20 |
Guatemala Finca Rosma MaragogypeMaragogype is a mutation of Typica coffee and was discovered in Brazil. The Maragogype is a large plant with big leaves, low production and very large fruits (and... | 5 |
Guatemala Proyecto Xinabajul Axel Villatoro | 20 |
Honduras Los Andes Doña Teodosa ParainemaParainema is a hybrid with some disease resistance developed in Honduras by IHCAFE (Instituto Hondureño del Café). It is related to Sarchimor, another disease-resisitant type. Both have arabica... | 5 |
Java Sunda Ribang GayoGayo is ethnic group from the area of Aceh Sumatra around Lake Takengon. They use the name Gayo Coffee to market their production. The Acehnese are a different... | 20 |
Kenya Thika Karatu PeaberryA peaberry is a green coffee "bean" that has a rounded form: Coffee is the dried seed from the fruit of a flowering tree - each fruit having... | 16 |
Nicaragua MaracaturraAs the name indicates cross between large-bean Maragogype and Caturra cultivars. : As the name indicates cross between large-bean Maragogype and Caturra cultivars. It seems to be found... Los Medios | 20 |
Sumatra Anaerobic Kerinci Coop | 10 |
Incoming coffees currently on the water: December onward
Please keep in mind that the coffees on the Upcoming Coffee Outlook schedule with a location status of “In Transit” are still a bit of a wild card, and the month we have them listed under is based on the current shipping ETA, and subject to interruptions out of our control. Thanks for your patience!
African Incoming Coffees
Coffee | Bags | ETA |
Burundi Kayanza Gahahe | 40 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Kayanza Gakenke | 40 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Kayanza Kibingo Station | 40 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Kayanza Nemba | 40 | ETA Feb |
Buruni Honey Process Masha | 40 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Dry Process Kibingo | 60 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Dry Process Gahahe | 60 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Dry Process Agahore | 24 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Kiganda Murambi | 10 | ETA Feb |
Burundi Dry Process Kiganda Murambi | 25 | ETA Feb |
Rwanda Rulindo Tumba | 80 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Kivu Kageyo | 40 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Nyamasheke Gitwe | 54 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Karongi Gitesi | 40 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Nyamasheke Mutovu | 45 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Kivu Kageyo PeaberryThe Spanish-language term for Peaberry is the same for "snail". See Peaberry for more information on the single bean fruit of the coffee tree. A peaberry is the... | 30 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Kageyo | 8 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Honey Process Gitwe | 20 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Rubavu Rwinyoni | 40 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Ngororero | 40 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Nyamashek Nyaco | 40 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Nyamashek Kanyege | 50 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Nyamyumba | 26 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Honey Process Kibirizi | 50 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Mashesha | 26 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Nyamiyaga | 16 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Nyakabingo | 32 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Gitwe Peaberry | 30 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Kivu Kageyo Lot 2 | 25 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Dry Process Gitwe | 21 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Rwanda Rusizi Mushaka | 50 | ETA Jan / Feb |
Tanzania Mbozi Ilomba AA | 50 | ETA Feb |
Tanzania Dry Process Acacia Hills AB | 22 | ETA Feb |
Tanzania Honey Process Acacia Hills AB | 16 | ETA Feb |
Tanzania Mbozi Kanji Lalji Farm | 50 | ETA Feb |
Yemen MokhaThe Yemeni type of coffee, both in terms of the family of cultivars planted there, and the general trade name.: Mokha Yemeni type of coffee, both in terms... Matari | 100 | ETA Mar |
Yemen Bani Haraz | 100 | ETA Mar |
Yemen Al Qafr Hawari | 100 | ETA Mar |
Yemen Mokha Saanani | 100 | ETA Mar |
Yemen Mokha Peaberry | 50 | ETA Mar |
Indonesia & SE Asia & Oceania Incoming Coffees
Coffees | Bags | ETA |
Timor Leste Honey Process Daurfusu | 20 | ETA Jan |
Timor Leste Dry Process Daurfusu | 20 | ETA Jan |
Timor Leste Hatletegeo | 30 | ETA Jan |
Timor Leste Sabelu | 25 | ETA Jan |
Timor Leste Manulo | 25 | ETA Jan |
Flores Wet Hulled Bajawa Wawo Wae | 47 | ETA Jan |
Sulawesi Kahayya Village | 15 | ETA Jan |
Java Sunda Iyan | 55 | ETA Jan |
Java Sunda Cirambai | 40 | ETA Jan |
Java Sunda Anaerobic Honey | 15 | ETA Jan |
Sulawesi Dry Process Topidi | 8 | ETA Jan |
Flores Bajawa Anaerobic Honey | 25 | ETA Jan |
Flores Albertus & Reti | 20 | ETA Jan |
Java Sunda Wet Hulled Dani | 30 | ETA Jan |
IndiaS-795 is a variety based on the " S-Line" coffees of India, and stands for Selection 795, It has a very fine cup, one of the best in... Monsoon Malabar | 200 | ETA Jan |
Papua New Guinea Morita | 30 | ETA Feb |
Papua New Guinea Tairora | 30 | ETA Feb |
Papua New Guinea Honey Process Baroida | 30 | ETA Feb |
Papua New Guinea Dry Process Baroida | 30 | ETA Feb |
South America Incoming Coffees
Coffees | Bags | ETA |
Brazil Jose da Conceicao | 52 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Matheus de Oleivera Pereira | 21 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Amarildo Jose Borges | 39 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Flávio Caixeta Nunes | 49 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Marcio Martins Ferreira | 48 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Luis Otavio Turati | 32 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Flavio Nuñez | 49 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Marco Antonio | 30 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Wilderson Avelar | 21 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Agenito de Oliveira | 20 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Alex Sandro | 62 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Weber Washington | 62 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Bahia Viviana Aparecida | 60 | ETA Jan |
Colombia Frutas del Cauca | 35 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Vereda San Antonio | 19 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá La Chorrera | 26 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Veredas Vecinas | 43 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Cresta El Hato | 27 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Tolima China Alta | 17 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Nariño Vereda Veracruz | 9 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Nariño Vereda Buesaco | 5 | ETA Feb |
Colombia San Antonio Doña Rosa | 5 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Vereda Pedregal | 16 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Las Estrellas | 9 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Inzá Río Páez | 16 | ETA Feb |
Colombia Buesaco EA Decaf | 58 | ETA Feb |
Brazil Dry Process Carlos & Dani | 64 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Martas | 30 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Lote Marcio | 28 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Pulp NaturalPulp natural is a hybrid method of processing coffee to transform it from the tree fruit to a green bean, ready for export. Specifically, it involves the removal... Laura Beto | 78 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Pulp Natural Wania Maria | 60 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Yellow Honey Carlos Henrque | 60 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Sertao Yellow BourbonYellow Bourbon is a subtype that has fruit which ripens to a yellow color, found mainly in Brazil where it was first grown. Bourbon coffees are named for... | 70 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Santa Ines | 70 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Pulp Natural Santa Ines | 55 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Pedra Branca | 60 | ETA Jan |
Brazil Dry Process Fazenda Sertao | 70 | ETA Jan |
Peru Women’s Producers Group 1 | 40 | ETA Jan |
Peru El Diamante Doña Luz | 50 | ETA Jan |
Peru Nuevo Trujillo Marcial Olivera | 40 | ETA Jan |
Peru Productores Del Diamante | 40 | ETA Jan |
Peru Women’s Producers Group 2 | 30 | ETA Jan |
Peru Huabal San Antonio | 25 | ETA Jan |
Peru Huabal Edilberto Torres | 25 | ETA Jan |
Peru Dry Process Alto Pirias | 27 | ETA Jan |
Peru Huabal Perlamayo | 30 | ETA Jan |
Peru Cajamarca San Ignacio | 20 | ETA Jan |
Peru Jaen Alianza Mika | 31 | ETA Jan |
Central American Incoming Coffees
Coffees | Bags | ETA |
Honduras Las Flores Edwin Ever Parainema | 11 | ETA Jan |
Honduras Finca Zancudal PacasA mutation of Bourbon cultivar that appeared in El Salvador in 1949: Pacas is a natural mutation of Bourbon cultivar that appeared in El Salvador in 1949. It... | 11 | ETA Jan |
Honduras Santa Barbara Doña Maria Parainema | 11 | ETA Jan |
Honduras San Luis Carlos Umberto Pacas | 10 | ETA Jan |
Honduras Honey Process Carlos Umberto | 14 | ETA Jan |
Honduras El Sauce Esteban Chávez Parainema | 11 | ETA Jan |
20 Responses
Thanks so much for all the info!
You bet! Glad it’s useful.
-Dan
Don’t see any Colombia Rio Chiquito on the list (unless I missed it). Back in September you indicated that it was on its way, and tasted quite nice. Any updates? Thanks!
Good eye! You did not miss it. We have a single farmer lot from Angel Ariza in Rio Chiquito that I hope to list in January. The “upcoming” list for January coffees in this post should double by Jan 1!
-Dan
This is a great report! Really great outlook for 2024. I can’t wait. Thank you Tom and all the crew
at SM’s. And Happy, safe and warm Holidays to you all….
Mike
Washougal WA.
Hey Mike, glad you find it useful! The January Outlook will be more of a harvest report that covers Africa and Central America, so look out for that. Thank you for the kind words, Mike. Happy holidays to you too from Seattle and Oakland!
-Dan
Love the transparency here. Please keep it up!
Thanks Steve! Hope to have a January harvest report up in a few weeks.
Cheers,
Dan
Always looking forward too all incoming coffees . Been roasting for 6 years & Sweet Maria’s continues to provide high quality and the cleanest coffees money can buy along with farm info / origin/tasting notes at all roast levels so one can make a good decision on a purchase. Thank You All @ Sweet Maria’s and Tom for his dedicated service in sourcing coffee around the world.
Wow, thanks for those kind words Nathan! Glad you’ve been pleased with our selection and quality. We buy coffees that we think are special, and it’s validating to get this kind of feedback.
Cheers,
Dan
Thank you for ask this info! Will we see Lintong region Sumatras in the foreseeable future?
Glad it’s helpful! Right now we have a really interesting Aged Lintong, not sure if you saw that. We also have a coffee from Sigumpar village, which is on the eastern side of Lake Toba. This is a coffee we tend to buy annually, and is a great example of some of the higher quality wet hulled coffees we’re seeing from Sumatra. Hoping to list that coffee Jan/Feb, but not on the schedule yet. All of our Aceh coffees are very nice too!
Hope that helps.
Dan
I really appreciate this heads up information and, as previously noted, the transparency. I’ve been away from my Turbo StirCrazy roaster for 6-7 years and, back in the day, was always wondering, “Should I buy now or wait to see what might be offered next?” Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comment Tom. Glad you find the info useful. And oh man, a Turbo Stircrazy. Like a countertop UFO!
Cheers,
Dan
This information is great for planning! I am a home roaster, and Sweet Maria’s has been my go to coffee importer for some time. I appreciate the incoming forecast. Can you provide this information year round, perhaps as a link from your home page? I am an Ethiopian fan and am thankful for you providing such an information-laden site, and for supporting home roasters.
Hey Joe, we try to post these every other month, and our next one should go up first week Jan. That edition will be focused around harvest updates in Central America and Africa, as well as provide an updated list of coffees to expect over the first 2 months of 2024.
No promises, but a permanent link from the homepage is something we’ll discuss. There is a link in the menu all the way to the right, “Incoming Coffee”. That should take you to the most recent update.
Thanks!
I am curious if you are expecting a lot coming from the Yirga Cheffe region in Ethiopia. This is hands down my biggest seller and I am always looking for the best cup coming from here. Any suggestions which farms to look for?
Hi Beth! Not sure if you saw the Yirga Cheffe currently on the site from Halo Beriti, but it has been tasting fantastic! That’s the last coffee from a station located in Yirga Cheffe proper. Yirga Cheffe is probably the most widely known coffee region in Ethiopia, which explains its popularity. So much so that coffees from neighboring areas are often marketed as “Yirga Cheffe” by proximity. It’s also most likely that farmers from Yirga Cheffe deliver to sites just across the border in Guji, and Sidama. Examples of this currently on the site are Hambela Benti Nenka, which is less than 25 miles from Yirga Cheffe, or one of the Sidama coffees to the southeast, like Dry Process Shantawene.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Dan
Been a fan for over 20 years .
Love how you continue to improve every aspect of your business.
I’ve always loved good coffee and with your help have increased the quality of my coffee. I continue to have new and exciting experiences which I share w friends and family.
Thank you so much for your love of the bean!!
Hey Jay, thank you!
Happy new year.
-Dan