Coffees

There is some interest in Fenrir providing a decaf option, so I thought I would investigate decaf processes and see if I can offer a suitable decaf coffee that still exhibits the qualities of the fully caffeinated versions. I have chosen to start with a small batch of EA decaf bean (Ethyl Acetate). As best… Continue reading Colombia Coop de Caldas EA Decaf: not yet roasted

I haven't roasted these bean yet, but I am excited to get back to full bodied, chocolate notes found in Central American beans. Although these beans come from a number of farms, they are all within the Southwestern Colombian region of Inzá de Cauca. Many farms are above the 2000 meter mark. The coffees that… Continue reading Colombia Veredas Vecinas: not yet roasted

Coffee Shrub has the following profile: An intoxicating rue-herbal note impacts the fruit flavors in the cup, with juicy sweetness, big body, and notes of blackberry, pomegranate syrup, a balsamic hint, and a honey-sweet flavor that brought to mind honey mead. City to City+. This tells me it will be a nice lighter roast for… Continue reading Ethiopia Dry Process Guji Buku: 6/2/2022

The Finca Miravalle is owned by Luis Duarte, and is located in Apaneca, Ahuachapan, not too far from the Santa Ana volcano. Miravalle is about 1500m, and is only planted in Pacamara Boubon. This variety is less disease resistant than recent cultivars, but Luis claims it tastes better. Sweet Maria’s roast recommendation: At Full City,… Continue reading El Salvador Finca Miravalle Bourbon 5/21/2022

A classic Ethiopian bean with the fruit-forward notes. At a darker roast we have some cocoa bittering in the finish. This lot comes from a private coffee processing site in Refisa village in Nensebo grown at 2000 meters ASL, where around 600 farms around 2 hectares or less contribute to the mill. From harvesting to… Continue reading Ethiopia Organic Dry Process Refisa:4/30/2022

The Tierra Blanca commune is located in Mexico's Sierra Madre de Oaxaca mountain range (1500m ASL). This regional cooperative serves over two dozen farmers from the indigenous Zapotec population, helping these farmers get their product certified Fair Trade and Organic, and connected to a international markets. The cupping notes suggest the coffee, ...paint(s) a picture… Continue reading Mexico FTO Comunidad Tierra Blanca: 4/4/2022

From the "Sweet Marias" website: "All the tenets of a "daily drinking" coffee, caramel chews, roasted almond and pistachio, torrone candy, pungent dark chocolate roast flavors, and velvety mouthfeel. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso." This is my first roast from El Salvador and I love it. It has that classic chocolate note, full… Continue reading El Salvador Santa Ana Pacas: 2/24/2022

The Finca Cabrejo is just outside of Antigua on the road from Guatemala City. The finca spans 1,585-1,920 meters ASL. A well balanced, nicely bodied with cocoa notes beneath a dried fruit accent, this much anticipated lot is already out of stock at the distributer.

Al-Qafr Hawari coffees were originally sold in Moka, the very first commercial market for coffee dating back to the 1600's. Four hundred years later, farmers are still growing coffee in the region. This coffee lot is comprised of coffees from the small holder coffee farmers in Al-Qafr District. Hawari is the name of the local… Continue reading Yemen Al-Qafr Hawari: 10/30/2021

A classic Ethiopian bean with the fruit-forward notes. At a darker roast we have some cocoa bittering in the finish. This lot comes from a private coffee processing site in Refisa village in Nensebo, grown at ~2000 meters ASL. Here around 600 farms roughly two hectares or less in size contribute to the mill. From… Continue reading Ethiopia Organic Dry Process Refisa: 10/30/2021