Ethiopia Aleta Wondo -Haraicho Station is a classic washed Sidama coffee from the washing stationIn Rwanda and some other East African countries, a wet mill is called a Washing Station.: In Rwanda and some other East African countries, a wet mill is... ...more “Haraicho” with mouth-refreshing citrus notes, ultra bright 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... ...more, and a 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" ...more bergamot-like 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... ...more 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... ...more. It’s a complex cup and with reverberating 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... ...more.
Brazil Pulp Natural Fazenda do Sertao is a bodied coffee, with no-frills sweet/bittersweet flavors that vacillates between 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... ...more sugars and cocoa. It’s a nice, basic cup, that works as SO espressoShort for Single Origin espresso, meaning using one origin specific coffee to make espresso, as opposed to using a blended coffee. ...more too.
Next week:
You can expect Guatemalan coffees including Antigua farms as well as coffees that are part of our “Proyecto Xinabajul”. There is a chance that our first Kenyan coffees from the Kirinyaga district will be available as well, and our fingers are more than crossed. There’s a lot to be excited about in the coming weeks, so be on the lookout for these exciting new additions!
