Colombia | Organic | Light Roast

  • Dried Fruit, Red Wine, Cedar
  • Medium Body, Medium Acidity 
Farmer: Perla de Inza Cooperative
Region: Inza
Elevation: 5,200 – 6,900 feet
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia

The municipality of Inzá is nestled in the middle of the great Colombian Massif. A mountainous region where most of the mayor rivers of the country are born, including the Magdalena, the Cauca and the Patia river. Inza is surrounded by volcanoes, plus the altitude and climate of this region make it perfect for growing specialty coffee. Very small producers tend to their land and hold on to their traditions. Many of them have produced coffee with little or no chemicals for generations. The Pillimue Family, crucial members of the community, led a program to certify 80 producers in organic practices. This small group of producers have become leaders in innovative organic practices, leading workshops in the community in order to re-use a lot of the waste created by the farm and to make bio fertilizers that are cheap and useful.

Ethiopia | Light Roast | Natural Yirgacheffe

  • Strawberry, Raspberry, Sweet
  • Light Body, Medium Acidity 
Region: Adado Yirgacheffe
Elevation: 5,800 – 6,100 ft
Process: Natural

This coffee is naturally processed. This style of processing consists of picking only ripe cherries and laying them out to dry intact. The coffee must be turned consistently for it to dry evenly and to prevent mold growth. It shined on the cupping table at longer roasting times. Its high density translates to very high acidity in the cup, but lowering the heat application before first crack allows more time for sugars to caramelize and balance its inherent brightness.

This coffee makes a lovely, light and fruity cup.

Mexico | Chiapas | Fair Trade | Organic | Dark Roast

  • Chocolate, Almond, Allspice
  • Low Acidity, Heavy Body
Varietals: Bourbon, Mundo Novo, Typica
Region: Chiapas 
Elevation: 4,100 -5,741 ft
Process: Washed

 

This coffee comes from Comon Yaj Noptic Cooperative – El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico. Fair Trade and Organic Certified, we tasted chocolate, almond and allspice notes in this dark roasted beauty.

Mexico | Chiapas | Fair Trade | Organic | Light Roast

  • Meyer Lemon, Brown Sugar, Vanilla
  • Light Body, Medium Acidity
Varietals: Bourbon, Mundo Novo, Typica
Region: Chiapas 
Elevation: 4,100 -5,741 ft
Process: Washed

 

This coffee comes from Comon Yaj Noptic Cooperative – El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico. Fair Trade and Organic Certified, with juicy fruit notes and a clean finish, we tasted Meyer Lemon-like citrus, brown sugar sweetness and vanilla. Yum!

   

Espresso | Water Process Decaf

  • Caramel, Almond, Currant
  • Medium Body, High Acidity
Farms: Many Small Farms
Region: South America
Elevation: 2,952 – 6,561 ft
Varietals: Typica, Caturra, Pache, Mondo Novo, Bourbon, Catuai, and Catimor
Process: Washed, Water Process

Our Espresso Decaf blends two chemical free, water processed, South American decaf coffees for a smooth and creamy decaffeinated espresso shot and a sweet citrusy finish.

Green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. Unlike decaffeination processes that use chemicals, the beans are then introduced to a solution concentrated with coffee solubles that extract the caffeine without extracting the coffee’s particular flavor.

Brazil | Royal Select | Light Roast Decaf

  • Mandarin, Green Grape, Bright
  • Medium Body, Light Acidity
Farms: Royal Team Selected
Region: Brazil
Elevation: 2,952 – 6,561 ft
Process: Water Process, Sun Dried

Royal Select Water Processed Decaf coffee is sourced from lots that the Royal team has selected based on cupping evaluations. After selection, the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. Unlike decaffeination processes that use chemicals, the beans are then introduced to a solution concentrated with coffee solubles that extract the caffeine without extracting the coffee’s particular flavor.

Brazil | Royal Select | French Roast Decaf

  • Chocolate, Oatmilk, Black Tea
  • Light Body, Light Acidity
Farms: Royal Team Selected
Region: Brazil
Elevation: 2,952 – 6,561 ft
Process: Water Process, Sun Dried

Royal Select Water Processed Decaf coffee is sourced from lots that the Royal team has selected based on cupping evaluations. After selection, the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. Unlike decaffeination processes that use chemicals, the beans are then introduced to a solution concentrated with coffee solubles that extract the caffeine without extracting the coffee’s particular flavor.

Peru | La Llama | Organic | Light Roast

  • Raisins, Cinnamon, Jasmine
  • Medium Body, High Acidity
Exporter: Prodelsur
Region: Chanchamayo
Elevation: 3,940 – 4,595 ft
Varietals: Bourbon, Typica, Caturra
Process: Washed

La Llama comes from many small producers and is milled and imported by La Minita but exported from Peru by Prodelsur. One of our best sellers and a customer favorite, this light roast has a medium body with notes of raisins, cinnamon, and jasmine.

    

Cameroon | Oku | Direct Trade | Espresso Blend

  • Mandarin, Creamy, Hazelnut
  • Medium Body, High Acidity
Farmers: Mocha Joe’s Growers & Multiple Brazil Fazendas
Region: Cameroon & Brazil
Elevation: 3450 – 7260 ft
Varietals: Bourbon, Typica, Caturra
Process: Washed

Our very own Cameroon coffee based Espresso Blend packs a perfectly balanced, rich and full crema alongside a creamy body mixed with a tart mandarin orange acidity. This unique blend is great for espresso shots, latte drinks or as a drip coffee.

To learn more about the history and future of our direct trade project, see the Cameroon page and check out our Imgur photo albums for 2014 and 2015.

 

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