Cerro Paldo has outdone the region yet again. Hands down, this Costa Rica has an intense floral aromas and rich, sweet flavor. A full-bodied with complex citrus and fruit notes covered in chocolate. Graciously earning 93 points by coffee review and 92.4 points by International Jury.
After a long search, we finally found a Kenya worthy of the high auction prices to follow in the footsteps of our Githiru. This unique Kenya AA from Central highlands in known for its distinct Kenya flavor. Floral and slightly fruity [ red berries ] on the nose with flavors of citrus, raspberries, and watermelon on the tongue. Lingers sweetly with light fruit notes a pleasingly long time. Nice body and balance. A cup with strength and complex flavors.
A Brazil worthy of the term Micro Lot. This bean from S. Minas Gerais brings chocolate and caramel to the nose with a sweet, yes sweet, citrus and chocolate to the cup. Creamy body and pleasing acidity. Great as a drip and wonderful as a single origin espresso.
Klatch is now offering a high-class natural processed decaffeinated coffee from southern Hulia, Colombia. A complex blend of fruit and chocolate that will challenge your prudence on decaf coffee.
DESCAFECOL Decaffeination, a natural and gentle process, there is no contradiction between modern technology and nature for DESCAFECOL. We use only the most natural agents to decaffeinate coffee beans: crystal clear mountain water and ethyl acetate biologically gained from natural sources as sugar cane molasses.
As our 16th anniversary coming to a sweet end we must say our farewells to our Sweet 16 espresso blend. It's been a sweet voyage with our 16th anniversary espresso blend, a comparable and lively version of our Belle espresso. Bright, with beautiful notes of grapefruit, citrus, and hints of raspberry.
Zimbabwe has graced us with quality AA bean from Salima Estate. A smooth, medium-bodied coffee with tons of character. It has a slightly citrus with stone fruit and a spicy finish. A very nice coffee from an origin that should get much more attention. Salimba Estate established with the assistance of U.S. roaster clients a new food production program, The Zeri Mushroom Project.
This new natural Ethiopian coffee from the Sidamo province placed 1st in Taste of Harvest Competition in all of east Africa. This bean is heavier bodied then expected from most Ethiopians.
This past Saturday Mike was fortunate to attend the National Coffee Association's Annual Convention in Laguna Beach, CA. Mike stated it was great to run into so many people he recognized and catch up with. But he was especially honored to moderate the Roasters Roundtable to the full conference.
One week after his returned from Ethiopia, Mike visited our Central American Direct Trade partners in Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. Direct Trade is a term used by Klatch which represents a propitious model and relationship between roaster and producer. Designed to meet the needs of private and family coffee farms and co-ops in today's market.
