Five new ones!!! Costa Rica Dota Tarrazu -La Bisunga, Java Kopi Sunda, Kenya Nyeri Tegu AB, Espresso Workshop #14 – El Santo and Johnny, and Colombia – Tres Payasos de Tolima AAA Lot. Let’s give a quick rundown: First there’s the 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,... ...more Dota Tarrazu -La Bisunga, a balanced cup with 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... ...more cocoa, peach and green appleAn acid that adds to favorable perceptions of cup quality; malic acid often adds apple-like acidity, and perhaps other taste aspects recalling apples. Malic acid is yet another... ...more. The 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... ...more Kopi Sunda is a special small lot with an Island profile: balanced brightnessA euphemistic term we use often to describe acidity in coffee. A bright coffee has more high, acidic notes. : A euphemistic term to describe acidity in coffee.... ...more and 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... ...more, fruit essence and raisin as the cup cools. Next is maybe this year’s top 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... ...more?… The Kenya Nyeri Tegu with raw sugar, fruit punch, and jammy flavors. Keep the roast on this one light! On the opposite end is the newest installment of 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... ...more Workshop #14 – El Santo and Johnny. Mexican Wrestling and Slide Guitar? This unlikely blend delivers an unheard yet sublime combination of orangeOrange aromatics and flavors are prized in coffee, whether they take the form of sweet orange flesh and pulp, or orange peel. Orange flavors or aromatics can range... ...more dipped in tangyAn adjective modifying a flavor descriptor, describing a sharp effect; tangy citrus, tangy bittersweet flavor, tangy green apple. ...more chocolate. This blend makes a great macchiatoA simple espresso drink: a shot of espresso with a small dollop of foamed milk on top.: A simple espresso drink: a shot of espresso with a small... ...more! Last up is a lighter profile 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.... ...more – Tres Payasos de Tolima AAA Lot. This is a City roastCity roast is what we define as the earliest palatable stage that the roast process can be stopped and result in good quality coffee. City roast occurs roughly... ...more recommended coffee with nectarine, appleApple-like flavors in coffee can take on many different forms. The more common ones we use relate to malic acid brightness, which can recall different apple types: green... ...more, and toffee in the cup. This is a small lot so we are limiting to 5lbs. Happy holidays everybody!
