Fair Trade and Organic
Columbian Excelso
This Fair Trade offering from Colombia combines all of the qualities that have made the country famous for its coffee. The term Excelso refers to the screen size of the bean. Supremo and Excelso both come from the same coffee tree. Screen size 17 and up is Supremo while the lower screens qualify Excelso. This coffee is well balanced, medium bodied and bright.
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
The coffee that started iat all. More than a thousand years a go this is where goat herders noticed when their flocks nibbled on the cherries of the "Kafa" tree they would become agitated and rambunctious. Ethiopian coffee trees are thought to be the only native coffee trees in the world. Yirgacheffe boasts a sweet, richs, smooth, and full bodied flavor. WIth slight floral undertones and hints of citrus you can see why this nicely acidic coffee got those goats so hyped.
Papua New Guinea "Yha Hauka
While not as popular as some of its Indonesian cousins, Papua New Guinea produces some fine coffee. "Yha Hauka" is no exception. This impressive and well balanced coffee offers good body, fruity overtones, and a smooth finish. Hints of cocoa and caramel along with a nice acidity all make this a well rounded coffee. Try it as a single origin espresso if you are feeling adventurous.
Sumatra Gayo
Straight from the Gayo Mountains in Indonesia comes this classic Sumatra. It has all the characteristics that define Sumatran coffee. Its full body and earthiness only seem to highlight the slight sweetness and fruitiness in the cup. The aroma is well rounded and full. This Sumatra has a low acidity that makes it very drinkable and distinct.
Honduras "RAOS"
We are very pleased to offer this exceptional coffee from the RAOS cooperative. The cooperative is comprised of 400 active members, 225 of them women. They are the first coop in Honduras to produce organic coffee. And what an excellent coffee it is. Well balanced, soft and mild in the cup. It has a creamy body with nutty overtones. The finish is sweet and mild. This offering has quickly become one of our favorites.
Mexican "De La Selva"
From the renowned coffee growing region of Chiapis comes this offering from the Cesmach cooperative. Located in the buffer zone of the El Triunfo Biosphere which contains both a tropical rain forest and a cloud forest, the cooperative is dedicated to sustainable agriculture. The coffee they produce is smooth and hs a good body and acidity. The aroma is exquisite with a clean taste and slightly nutty undertones. This is an excellent coffee to enjoy with a hardy breakfast.
