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$12.25 per lb
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Located in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, 200 miles north of Guatemala City, the Asobagri Coop was founded in 1989 by 20 K’anjob’al Mayan coffee and cardamom farmers. A period of political violence and increasing poverty followed, during which many small farmers abandoned their land. Recently however, Asobagri has grown stronger year after year. The co-op grows high-quality, shade-grown coffee using organic compost. Increased revenues brought by FairTrade certification has provided the community with access to improved transportation, health and education services. The coffee crop is nurtured and processed with love and skill. The cup is remarkable. You will enjoy the mild acidity and silky smooth, buttery sensation in the mouth. Flavors intermingle chocolate, plums and honey-dappled herbs.
$12.00 per lb
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In Northwestern Nicaragua, where the Coco river runs through the mountainous Segovia district, coffee trees are grown under partial shade to protect them from the equatorial sun, and the fully ripe cherries are picked by hand. This is a dense, high grown, flavorful Central American. A rich coffee similar to a good Colombian but fuller-bodied; spicy aroma, deep and complex flavor with a bold chocolaty finish, a superbly balanced coffee.
La Amistad
$13.00 per lb
Coop
The La Amistad estate is a family farm surrounded by the largest biological reserve in Central America. This Costa Rican will delight those who enjoy the bright, high notes found in the best central american coffees. A solid citrus character recalls oranges rather than lemons. The acidity is pronounced but nuanced with a mild, tangy finish which is just slightly nutty.
Ingruma
$12.25 per lb
SG
Coop
The Ingruma Cooperative is located in the western higlands of the state of Caldas, Columbia and is grown by the indegenous Embera-Chami of which almost half of the farms are women-owned and operated. This butter smooth cup finishes with a linguring milk chocolate.
Poco Fundo
$12.50 per lb
SG
Coop
We have discovered two small organic, Fair Trade cooperatives meticulously cultivating competition grade coffee on steep hillsides in the south of the state of Minas Gerais. This Poco Fundo is a lovely example of the subtle winey - fruity complexity to be found in specialty grade "dry processed" South American coffee. The cup is sweet, creamy, nutty, and thick... Dave's regional favorite.
Cenaproc
$12.00 per lb
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Coop
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Winner of many Bolivian cupping competitions and growing at over 6,000 feet, this is one of the highest grown coffees we’ve offered. This altitude produces a lower yield but a bean denser in flavor and heightened character. The aroma is spicy and floral, the body full and sweet , and in the finish a hint of fruitiness.
Blue Krishna
$12.25 per lb
Coop
Bali is a small Indonesian island off the south east tip of Java. Locally, it is known as “Pulau Dewa” or “Island of the Gods”. The picturesque, volcanic island is ringed by coral reefs. Our Blue Krishna, organic beans are grown by smallholder Kintamani farmers who are organized through Subak Abian (SA), a traditional structure of farm organization founded on the Hindu philosophy of “Tri Hita Karana” (meaning the three causes of happiness). Each SA democratically establishes its own written rules, the so called “awig-awig”, to form village coops. Farmers use shade trees such as Erythrina, Albizia, Tangerine, and Orange to improve both yield and cup quality. This fine arabica is grown in the central highlands and is characterized by a smooth, full bodied fruityness bordering on winey, but without a hint of sharpness. In a vienna roast, there is a mild smokey, sweet finish.
Waka Jawaka $12.00 per lb
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Coop
Our Waka Jawaka PNG coffee is grown and processed by small farmers belonging to the Yha Hauka Kopi or YHK cooperative based in Morobe province, in eastern PNG. In more remote parts of the region, where no roads exist, coffee is carried for up to two days on foot to the nearest collection point. Using imroved cultivation practices and Organic - Fair Trade certification to gain fair market prices, the YHK coop now provides vital health and education services to the community. Our Waka Jawaka PNG coffee is a fully washed Arabica with a clean, well balanced acidity and abundant floral - citric flavors. It's so lively, the cup would vibrate but for the creamy smooth finish which renders a melodic hummm ;-)
$12.00 per lb
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Coop
This coffee is sometimes called Celebes, which was the Dutch colonial name for the island in Indonesia where it is grown. The bean is known for its full-bodied sweet flavor and sharp almost effervescent tang - rare, exotic, and luxurious. There is a balance of bitter and sweet tones with a smooth rewarding finish. It stands as one of the world’s most famous coffees among connoisseurs.
Mandheling
$12.50 per lb
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Coop
Some of the most famous coffees of the world are grown on the islands of the Malay Archipelago. While Central American coffees are distinguished by their dry, winey aftertaste, the coffees of Indonesia are noted for their richness, full body, and an acidity which, though pronounced, is deep toned and gentle. They are perfect for those who want a coffee heavy enough to carry its flavor through milk. Many consider the Mandheling and Ankola coffees of Sumatra the world's finest. Of the two, Mandheling is the more admired. It is probably the most full-bodied coffee in the world; you can feel the richness settling in the corners behind your tongue. It has a relatively low acidity, but enough to keep the cup vibrant and interesting. The flavor, like the body, is rich, smooth, and full.
Maubesse
$12.50 per lb
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Coop
Rarely producing gourmet coffee under the political strife of Indonesian annexation, Timor’s liberation and a US AID grant to revitalize the rural economy has its coffee estates producing world class coffee. Like the very best Javas, it is thick bodied, with subtle spiciness. Unlike Java, there is a clean light acidity to brighten and round out the cup. Less earthy and full compared to a Sumatra Mandheling, you will enjoy this balanced fruity cup.
Africa and Arabia
Mocca Sanani
$14.50 per lb
Terraced high in the mountains surrounding the capital Sanai, this Yemen is one of the most flavorful coffees in the world. Our prefered roast is a full "Full City" - producing a pungent, bright fruitiness, infused with cinnamon, cloves and black tea. Arguably - our most unique varietal.
$13.00 per lb
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Coop
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and home to some of the world's most flavorful coffee beans. Yirgacheffe coffee is grown in the Sidamo region and is claimed by many experts to be the most distinctive coffee in Africa. This crop is truely remarkable with an amazingly fragrant, floral aroma and a smooth soft body. If you are after an exceptional coffee with a "knock your socks off" character... try this one. The flavor is intense and delightfully complex. The acidity is crisp and bright followed by a long smooth finish.
Harrar
$13.00 per lb
ORG
Coop
Harrar is the winiest coffee in the world . This quality, which some Colombians hint at, is totally victorious in Ethiopian Harrars . The fermented fruitiness is accentuated by the traditional dry processing. Pungent and spicy, this is the fullest bodied, most balanced Harrar we have ever tasted. One might imagine this luxurious coffee is laced with wine. If so, it is made from blueberries and it is intoxicating.
Bugisu
$12.00 per lb
Grown on the high slopes of Mt. Elgon along the Kenya border, Bugisu is the finest coffee coming out of Uganda; thick bodied, chocolaty, deep and rich. Its character comes right though milk or cream and enhances interest when blended with milder coffees.
Wango PB
$12.50 per lb
Kenyan, like the Arabian Mocha and the Ethiopian Harrar to the north, has a distinctive dry, winey aftertaste. However, it has a full bodied richness Ethiopian and even Mocha lack; a fine coffee for those looking for the striking and unusual. Not so winey as the Ethiopian, fuller bodied and more intense all around than a Mocha. We especially recommend it as an after dinner, “with dessert” coffee.
Hope Peaberry
$12.50 per lb
The Tanzanian Hope Project operates in the Mbeya region of Southern Tanzania which grows some of the finest Arabica coffees in East Africa. The Hope Project has worked to provide small farmers with modern pulping and drying equipment and to implement improved quality control measures. This has enabled farmers to obtain better prices for their premium quality beans. This coffee is full bodied and buttery-smooth, with molasses overtones. The finish in a Vienna roast is dark toasted, semi-sweet chocolate.
Adventurous
$13.00 per lb
Artfully blending the worlds finest varietal coffees is a consuming passion. Dave's blend will be different every time you order, because I love adventure in my cup. Although my blend changes every day, there is a continuous theme: one Latin American coffee in a Full City roast (bright, crisp, edgy), one African (usually Vienna roast - spicey, aromatic, nutty, chocolatey), and one Asian-Indonesian in Vienna roast (Full bodied, deep, rich, butter-smooth mouthfeel). Some combinations are proven superstars, some are hopeful would-be classics, all are delightful, I promise. Recipe on back label. Want some background on the art of blending?
Beyond Compare
$13.00 per lb
100% Gourmet Arabica beans - skillfully combined to tantalize and enthrall coffee lovers having a wide range of expectations. Rich's blend is uniquely different each day. The theme is complex richness and body, together with intriguing aroma and flavor. I select varietals from our stock of over 25 competition grade beans. Each and every one has been chosen for it's cupping quality. You want a really exceptional cup which illuminates and rewards? Look no further.
Ancient Varietals
$13.00 per lb
We had the good fortune to aquire this rare offering of blended green beans from the fabled ancestral home of all coffees. Sanani from Yemen, Harrar and Sidamo from Ethiopia are combined to express vibrant harmony. There is fruit and spice, a bright mild acidity and a smooth finish that lingers blissfully - enticing you to take another sip - yet rewarding a contemplative pause. Absolutely delightful.
This is the best tasting, naturally decaffeinated, organic coffee to be found anywhere. In our continuing quest for truly
rewarding decaf coffees, we have found this Royal Select process most effectively captures the richest flavors and subtlest
nuances of each coffees innate character. The flavor of these coffees really are exceptional. Not just good decaf, but a really
fine cup of coffee.
MEXICO
Royal Select
Water Process
$13.00 per lb
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SUMATRA
Royal Select
Water Process
$13.00 per lb
Coop
Royal Select
Water Process
$13.00 per lb
We are pleased to offer this new African Decaf. Unusually smooth and well balanced, it is thick bodied and rich with a chocolate finish.