Central & South America
The diverse and fertile soils of Central and South America produce
the majority of the world’s fine gourmet coffee. The beans grown
here are consistently light to medium bodied, with clean, lively flavors,
and are bright and a little tangy. We are proud to offer these varietals from this region:
Peru ** Dark roast ** High grown volcanic soil brings out the bright effervescent snap, gentle sweetness and a nice medium body. This coffee comes from a consortium made up of 25% women farm owners.
Mexican Chiapas ** Dark roast ** Bright, sweet with a definite clove, spice to compliment the apricot fruit flavor. Medium body, well balanced, excellent cup and a creamy smooth mouth feel. Medium acidity. This is my 2nd most favorite coffee and another great morning getter-upper.
Brazil Daterra ** Medium roast ** "Villa Borghesi" This is the only coffee we buy already blended. Beans are brought into the consortium and several blends are created. This one is the best we've found; soft, nutty, low acidity with a nice bittersweet chocolate aftertaste. This is my favorite 'drink all day' coffee.
Guatemala ** Medium roast ** Full bodied, rich in flavor with a smokey complex cup and a hint of spice. Plays nice with others.
Colombia ** Medium roast ** Well balanced medium body and bright. Low acidity and another excellent 'drinking all day' coffee. This coffee would be famous even without Juan Valdez.
Costa Rica ** Light roast ** One of the true wonders of coffeee. Bright and clean cup with a bit of berry fruitness and apple spice. Medium body, low acidity, excellent mouth feel.
Saturday, October 31, 2009, hans