11.00ColombiaColombia, classic narino. This lot comes from the southwestern colombian region of narino; where the high elevations of the andean mountains provide ideal soil & growing conditions to produce colombian coffees of medium body & powerful acidity. This coffee displays flavors of stone fruit balanced by a maple syrup sweetness, followed by hints of toasted grains & malt.
Kenya Nyanja AaKirinyaga, top auction lot. In today’s market, finding a great kenyan coffee at a reasonable price is a near impossible task. Thanks to the value driven philosophy of john diruocco, our green coffee buyer, we’re happy to bring you this top auction lot processed by the nyanja coffee mill in the kirinyaga growing district. This coffee has pleasant jasmine & clementine mandarines flavors, supported by sweet chocolate & cognac undertones, followed by a subtle winey finish.
12.10Organic Ethiopia YirgacheffeYirgacheffe, ycfcu co-op. Washed, fair trade, organic. This washed coffee comes from the yergacheffe growing region of southern ethiopia, which is known for producing distinctively floral- & fruit-toned coffees. This coffee in particular, displays notes of bergamot & lavender, complimented by flavors of sweet citrus & vanilla w/ hints of berries & chocolate.
10.80Organic MexicoChiapas, orpae co-op. Fair trade, organic. This coffee is grown in the southern tip of mexico near the border of guatemala. This coffee demonstrates the best qualities of mexican coffees. It has a well balanced body that is smooth & clean, w/ a sweet nutty flavor featuring hints of berry, cinnamon & milk chocolate.
10.75SumatraTano batak, lintong. Rainforest alliance certified. Lintong is the region along the southern part of lake toba & has become synomomous w/ the coffees that are grown there. Lintong coffees are farmed by the batak people, & tano batak simply means “land of the batak”. This coffee in particular has been picked, density sorted, & then hand sorted & the result is a coffee that displays a heavy, velvety body, flavors of earth & cedar, followed by hints of cocoa & caramel.
11.00GuatemalaLa maravilla, huehuetenango, estate. If we set out to build the ultimate coffee, we’d start out w/ an elegant floral aroma, layer in flavors of citrus & chocolate, support it w/ a heavy, velvety body, then finish w/ a sweet, lingering aftertaste. We wouldn’t be surprised that it came from a heavenly, high altitude farm nestled in the clouds, & if we tasted it, we’d certainly want to share it w/ everybody. Well this is that coffee! Fortunately, mauricio rosales & his crew at finca la maravilla did most of the hard work for us at by oak wood roasting this coffee has been allowed to reach its marvelous potential. La maravilla translates from spanish to “the marvel” & we can see why.
10.75Organic BoliviaCaranavi, cenaproc. Fair trade, organic. Grown by the cenaproc co-op in the yungas region of bolivia, this has become one of our favorite coffees, having purchased it for eight consecutive years. This is an intense coffee roasted very dark, yet just shy of french roast, it has good body, low acid & a delicate sweet-smoky flavor w/ hints of caramel & vanilla.
11.00Organic GuatemalaHuehuetenango, guaya’b co-op. Fair trade, organic. Guatemala is one of the finest coffees produced in latin america & a favorite in the specialty coffee industry. This coffee from the guaya’b co-op displays hints of cardamom & anise, w/ flavors of raw almond, molasses, sweet chocolate & berries.
10.55Papua New GuineaMadan plantation estate, western highlands. An unusual indonesian coffee w/ a brighter flavor more typical of central american coffees, high quality png’s like this are often considered to be among the world’s top coffees. It has a complex flavor profile w/ it’s peppery dark roast, containing flavors of cedar & fresh tobacco & hints of toasted caramel & mild citrus.
Espresso
10.20Espresso Di CarloA medium roast of latin american & african beans. Espresso di carlo is a milder, sweeter espresso, designed for someone who is looking for an espresso w/ a little less intensity.
9.95Neapolitan EspressoIn italy, naples sets the standard by which other cities compare their espresso & our neapolitan espresso is modeled after the espresso that is enjoyed there. Neapolitan espresso is a rich, intense espresso, not bitter, w/ a complex & nutty flavor that also holds up well in milk drinks.
11.10Organic Neapolitan EspressoFair trade, organic. This is a blend of latin american & indonesian beans which have been grown organically, free of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, & have been certified organic. Similar in flavor to our neapolitan espresso, organic neapolitan espresso has a rich, intense & complex flavor.
10.65Gold Medal BlendGold medal is our award winning blend which won the chefs in america competition four years running. It’s a rich. Full flavored blend w/ a nice aroma & sweet lingering aftertaste. Gold medal blend is the perfect complement at the end of a fine meal.
10.90Organic Golden Gate EspressoFair trade, organic. Specifically created for the golden gate national recreation area in northern california, this blend has a rich dark chocolate flavor w/ hints of fruit & caramel w/ a well balanced acidity. It is a simple & harmonious blend of shade certified coffees.
Decaffeinated
11.80Organic Decaffeinated EspressoWater processed decaffeinated. Modeled after our organic neapolitan, this blend has all the positive characteristics of the organic neapolitan espresso without the caffeine. A good alternative for an after diner consumption or simply for those who are caffeine sensitive. The blend is 99.9% caffeine free.
10.90Decaffeinated EspressoWater processed. This blend of african & latin american beans is decaffeinated by the water method of decaffeinating coffee which combine for a rich, intense espresso w/ a smoky flavor. Water processing is considered the most natural method of decaffeinating coffee & is also the most expensive.
Blends
10.20Breakfast BlendBreakfast blend combines indonesian & latin american beans w/ french roast to create a blend w/ a strong, hearty flavor & w/ a lot of body & low in acidity. It is perfect for those who like the strength & flavor of french roast but demand something well rounded.
9.45Gourmet House BlendThis blend of medium roasted latin american beans combine to produce a smooth, medium bodied, sweet cup of coffee. This is our mildest blend, good for someone who prefers a sweeter cup of coffee.
10.90Organic Golden Gate BlendFair trade, organic. This blend was specifically created for the golden gate national recreation area in northern california & is a harmonious blend of shade certified coffees. This blend has a rich, dark chocolate flavor w/ hints of fruit & caramel w/ a balanced body & acidity.
10.65Special BlendThis is a unique blend of african & indonesian beans. Special blend can be characterized as a very rich, full bodied blend w/ a lot of depth & complexity in flavor. This makes it a good after dinner coffee to enjoy w/ dessert.
9.45French RoastAs our darkest blend, french roast is a blend of beans roasted to the darkest degree of roast where the beans begin to lose their inherent characteristics & the degree of roast becomes the major contributor to the flavor. French roast is characterized by an intense, smoky flavor, w/ a light body & very low acidity.
10.75Organic French RoastFair trade, organic. This is our darkest blend. The coffee varieties in this blend are specifically selected to stand up to the intensity of the roast without producing any of the bitterness commonly associated w/ most french roasts. Our blend, & the way we roast it, is unique, in that the flavors of the varieties are retained while still achieving the intense sweet smoky flavor, good body. And low acidity that characterize a great french roast.
10.45Organic Special BlendFair trade, organic. A blend of certified organic beans. Organic special blend can be characterized as a spicy yet smooth. Full bodied blend w/ a lot of depth & complexity in flavor. A customer favorite. This blend can be found at many fine dining establishments around the san francisco bay area.
9.45Viennese BlendThis is the classic combination of french roast & the finest latin american coffees roasted to a medium roast. Viennese has a full, smoky flavor, medium body, & a well balanced acidity. Viennese is a coffee lovers’ all day coffee.
Decaffeinated
10.40Decaffeinated French RoastWater processed. This is a blend of water processed decaffeinated coffees, roasted extremely dark to compliment our caffeinated french roast, it shares the same intense, smoky flavor, w/ light body, lasting finish, & very low acidity.
11.30Decaffeinated Special BlendWater processed. This is a blend of african & indonesian beans decaffeinated by a water process developed in switzerland, which is considered the most natural method of decaffeinating coffee. Decaffeinated special blend is a hearty & full flavored blend, which is most unusual of water processed coffees.
10.40Decaffeinated House GourmetWater processed. This is a blend of water processed decaffeinated latin american coffees combining to make a smooth, full flavored coffee w/ medium body & well balanced acidity.
11.55Organic Decaffeinated BlendWater processed decaffeinated, fair trade, organic. Modeled after our organic special blend, this blend has all the positive characteristics of the organic special blend without the caffeine. A good alternative for an after diner consumption or simply for those who are caffeine sensitive. The blend is 99.9% caffeine free.
Fair Trade, Organic
10.75Organic BoliviaCaranavi, cenaproc. Fair trade, organic. Grown by the cenaproc co-op in the yungas region of bolivia, this has become one of our favorite coffees, having purchased it for eight consecutive years. This is an intense coffee roasted very dark, yet just shy of french roast, it has good body, low acid & a delicate sweet-smoky flavor w/ hints of caramel & vanilla.
10.75Organic French RoastFair trade, organic. This is our darkest blend. The coffee varieties in this blend are specifically selected to stand up to the intensity of the roast without producing any of the bitterness commonly associated w/ most french roasts. Our blend, & the way we roast it, is unique, in that the flavors of the varieties are retained while still achieving the intense sweet smoky flavor, good body. And low acidity that characterize a great french roast.
11.00Organic GuatemalaHuehuetenango, guaya’b co-op. Fair trade, organic. Guatemala is one of the finest coffees produced in latin america & a favorite in the specialty coffee industry. This coffee from the guaya’b co-op displays hints of cardamom & anise, w/ flavors of raw almond, molasses, sweet chocolate & berries.
11.10Organic Neapolitan EspressoFair trade, organic. This is a blend of latin american & indonesian beans which have been grown organically, free of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, & have been certified organic. Similar in flavor to our neapolitan espresso, organic neapolitan espresso has a rich, intense & complex flavor.
12.10Organic Ethiopia YirgacheffeYirgacheffe, ycfcu co-op. Washed, fair trade, organic. This washed coffee comes from the yergacheffe growing region of southern ethiopia, which is known for producing distinctively floral- & fruit-toned coffees. This coffee in particular, displays notes of bergamot & lavender, complimented by flavors of sweet citrus & vanilla w/ hints of berries & chocolate.
10.90Organic Golden Gate BlendFair trade, organic. This blend was specifically created for the golden gate national recreation area in northern california & is a harmonious blend of shade certified coffees. This blend has a rich, dark chocolate flavor w/ hints of fruit & caramel w/ a balanced body & acidity.
10.80Organic MexicoChiapas, orpae co-op. Fair trade, organic. This coffee is grown in the southern tip of mexico near the border of guatemala. This coffee demonstrates the best qualities of mexican coffees. It has a well balanced body that is smooth & clean, w/ a sweet nutty flavor featuring hints of berry, cinnamon & milk chocolate.
10.45Organic Special BlendFair trade, organic. A blend of certified organic beans. Organic special blend can be characterized as a spicy yet smooth. Full bodied blend w/ a lot of depth & complexity in flavor. A customer favorite. This blend can be found at many fine dining establishments around the san francisco bay area.
Decaffeinated
11.55Organic Decaffeinated BlendWater processed decaffeinated, fair trade, organic. Modeled after our organic special blend, this blend has all the positive characteristics of the organic special blend without the caffeine. A good alternative for an after diner consumption or simply for those who are caffeine sensitive. The blend is 99.9% caffeine free.
11.80Organic Decaffeinated EspressoWater processed decaffeinated. Modeled after our organic neapolitan, this blend has all the positive characteristics of the organic neapolitan espresso without the caffeine. A good alternative for an after diner consumption or simply for those who are caffeine sensitive. The blend is 99.9% caffeine free.
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