Serendipity: (noun) the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for- Mirriam Webster Dictionary , an example: our Guatemala Acatenango- La Joya. From our first cupping we were delighted and surprised. When approaching a coffee from Guatemala, I usually expect a pleasantly acidic, medium-bodied coffee with milky flavors, maybe some orange or tangerine and...
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Ethically Sourced, Fairly Traded and Delicious
Rwanda Gakenke Abakundakawa Co-opThe Abakundakawa cooperative consists of nearly 2000 independent farmers, nearly 40% of whom are women who head households, in the northern mountains of Rwanda in the Gakenke district. With the help of infrastructure improvements from USAID, this community has gained a reputation for producing interesting and complex, high quality Fair Trade coffees....
A Sweet Violet Aroma
Tanzania Nvozu - Indunda, Mbeya, Mbozi 25 farmers from the village of Indunda contributed to this exclusive lot of 100% Bourbon N39 produced by the Nvozu coop. If you are looking for a lush and nuanced cup you are sure to love this Tanzania. A sweet violet aroma ushers in...
Nutty, Full-bodied Farm to Cup Brasil
Brasil Carmo de Minas Condado Estate- A Victrola Farm to Cup Coffee The Condado Estate is a real crowd-pleaser, with a big lush body, mild acidity, and deep, rich flavors of almond milk and cocoa. If you are looking for a great coffee that is just a tad darker than...
Guatemala Huehuetenango Finca Vista Hermosa Single Origin Espresso
Fresh from the farm with a beautiful view, or Finca Vista Hermosa, this single origin espresso is sweet and rich with a violet aroma and a tantalizing mix of toasted hazelnuts, orange and cocoa in the cup. The Martinez family has been growing exceptional coffees on their family farm in...