 Mom is all taken care of and now it is time to show Dad some love. You could always go with standby's such as lawn equipment, power tools, or, dare I say it, the dreaded tie! This year though, do better for Dad and send him on an exotic vacation to the isles of Indonesia. Imagine, sitting on a beach, watching the sunset, with the rolling hills behind you.
What? You can't afford a vacation for Dad? No need to fret, you can still send Dad to the isles of Indonesia through our new blend, Beats a Tie . Just like Dad this blend is bold and rich, but as you dig beneath the rough exterior with a little spice, you dig in and find subtle tropical notes of pineapple, mango, and berry. As far as Dad is concerned he will transported into the heart of paradise. |
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It's that time of year. We've been to origin, cupped the early harvest and now we are waiting for coffees to arrive. But as we wait there is one more important element of the process, we still have to buy the coffee, and there is no more intense buying situation than a live auction.
 This past Tuesday we participated in the Special Esmerelda Auction. Hacienda La Esmerelda, like much of Central America, has been hit by poor weather this year, resulting in a crop that is half of last years. Fortunately for us, while quantity may be down, the quality was better than ever. To celebrate auction coffees, we are offering $5 OFF all auction coffees, now through Memorial Day. |
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When it comes to making a great cup of coffee at home, there are so many variables. What brewing method to use, how much coffee to use, what temperature the water should be at and on and on. But there is one piece of equipment that every coffee set up requires, and it is super versatile, THE GRINDER. The grinder is one of the most taken for granted pieces of equipment. People spurge on the most expensive brewers and siphons, and then use a blade grinder which chops and heats the coffee, ultimately ruining the final cup. And then there are the people who can’t be bothered with grinding. They buy their coffee pre-ground and are forced to then enjoy flat cups that lack flavor and aroma.
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 If you like our Award Winning Belle Espresso , you have to try our newest Spro, the Sweet 16. Sweet 16 was developed to celebrate our 16th Anniversary and we really nailed this one. A light and lively version of the popular Belle Espresso , the Sweet 16 has beautiful grapefruit notes and a hint of sweet raspberry waiting for you at the bottom. This limited edition espresso should not be missed so order a bag today. |
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Did you see us mentioned in the Women's Heath Magazine? Check it out! |
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 My visit to Central America can be summed up with three words: Cupping, Cupping, and Cupping. This was a quick and fast paced visit to three of my favorite origins for the sole purpose of cupping lots with some of our Direct Trade farmers.
I was only in Costa Rica for one day and spent it cupping different lots of Cerro Paldo to choose my favorite. Cerro Paldo was the 2007 COE winner that set a record for the highest price paid for a Costa Rican Coffee. Last year I bought this coffee because of its delicious cup. This year promises to be even better than last year. Several lots were great and one was out of this world. I will cup again in our own lab before bringing in the best from Cerro Paldo but it will be great. |
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 This week Mike is in Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador cupping lots from our Direct Trade partners. In this 1st part Mike discusses Costa Rica:
Having just arrived home from Ethiopia late Sunday Night, I left LAX at 1am Tuesday (really Monday night) on a Red Eye for Central America, 1st stop: Costa Rica. With only about an hours sleep, I arrive in San Jose and go straight to cupping. While we carry a few Costa Rican's, my favorite has been Cerro Paldo: 1st place and record setting COE winner in 07. The farmer is Ronald Monge Valverde and the farm is run by him and his sons. This year we will be cupping individual lots from the patio to select just the best of the best.
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Klatchroasting & Jumpin Java Partner Up for EMHE |
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 We got a call late January from our friends at Jumpin Java in the High Desert here in California. They'd been asked to park their mobile espresso vehicle at the site of the next Extreme Makeover Home Edition in Phelan. Their next call was to us to see if we could donate enough espresso beans for the crew of the project all that next week. We were thrilled to participate.
 The Almquist family has been selflessly supporting a sanctuary for wild and exotic animals, while their own living situation was on the back burner, to say the least. The folks at EMHE decided the family, as well as their nine tigers, three sulcata tortoises, three parrots, 10 alligators, four servals, four Mexican beaded lizards, two Siberian lynx and one Egyptian cobra, deserved a more fitting home and habitat, respectively.
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