 | Brazil BSCA Espresso 1 (500g pack) |
The Brazil Speciality Coffee Association is perhaps the only grower organisation in the world which certifies not only the members (under social, environmental and process criteria - see www.bsca.com.br/dloads/bsca_regulations_01_02_2005.pdf) but also the coffee itself.
Only a handful - about 50 - of Brazil's finest farms are able to meet the exacting conditions of membership. With each new crop the BSCA creates a blend which is custom-made specifically for espresso - and which we're pleased to offer. |
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| Brazil Daterra Bruzzi Espresso (500g pack) |
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED, Blended by Daterra to be “ smooth and nicely fruity with pronounced sweetness, medium to low acidity and with chocolate notes. Creamy with a smooth finish” Great espresso and also very nice in cafteieres.
Daterra’s environmental philosophy of fully sustainable coffee production is certified by the Rainforest Alliance. They also emphasise social responsibility, including labour, health and housing. (www.daterracoffee.com.br) |
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| Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (500g pack) |
ORGANIC CERTIFIED. Grown in the mountainous area of Oromia at over 2000 metres and giving a floral acidity with the muscat-like undertones of Darjeeling and a noticeably smooth and lingering aftertaste. This coffee sits uniquely between the Asian and American coffees and is a favourite at Green Coffee.
The Oromia Coffee Farmers Union brings together the interests of 74 affiliated co-ops in the region. The coffee is allowed to bypass the auction system and 75% of profits is returned as a dividend to members. (www.oromiacoffeeunion.com) |
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| Guatemalan Finca Entre Rios (500g pack) |
ORGANIC CERTIFIED. Fullish bodied and complex, with fruity and chocolate notes.
The Finca is a small holding of 36 hectares, half of it forest, set within the Sierra de las Minas Reserve protected area. The owner, Señora Wintzer, runs the holding organically in line with her vision of protecting and encouraging the native flora and fauna. |
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| Indian Monsoon Malabar AA (425g pack) |
"Monsooned" coffees are stored in open warehouses to allow the moist monsoon air to circulate around the bags. The beans absorb moisture and swell and the colour changes to pale yellow/straw colour. They are then dried again.
This processing produces a unique flavour which is particularly popular in Norway and Sweden. There is a mushroomy note set within a full-bodied complex of flavours and gives a caramel finish. We recommend that you try it in a home-made blend as a balance to the Central/South American coffees: can be tricky to roast. |
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| Papua New Guinea Grade A (500g pack) |
Produced by the Highland Organic Agriculture Co-op (HOAC) and described by their shipper as "having a chocolate nutty flavour with a slightly fruity finish".
The HOAC supports about 12,000 people in the mountainous Eastern Highlands. Access is difficult and the high cost of transport means that the higher prices achieved for organic coffee through the co-op are essential for a viable return. (www.coffeeconnections.biz) |
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| Sumatra Mandheling (500g pack) |
Spicy and full-bodied, this coffee typifies the nature of coffees from Asia and the Pacific.
We can’t provide much information on the sourcing of this coffee because of the structure of the Indonesian coffee industry but our shipper is working to develop a closer relationship with the exporters and we are keen to help provide the market to support that development. |
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| Honduras Finca Santa Marta Catual (500g pack) |
A small family-owned farm of 23 hectares producing about 17 tons of
coffee per year from land lying at 1300metres in the Yoro district. They
produce Catual and Pacamara varieties and have been consistently strong
performers in the Cup of Excellence and Barista competitions
Naturally washed and sundried, the Catual is an aromatic and fruity coffee suitable for both espresso and cafetiere
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| Ethiopian Harrar 4 Organic (500g pack) |
An interesting coffee from the Oromia cooperative.
Mild acidity with a slightly sweet flavour but also complex tastes of red wine and chocolate, even perhaps a bit gamey.
Something a little out of the ordinary, suitable for both espresso and cafetiere
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| Guatemalan SHB Organic (500g pack) |
| A good basic organic coffee, well prepared and well balanced. Subtle bodied with a mild acidity and a soft honey/milk chocolate flavour. |
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| Kenya AA Ruthagati (500g pack) |
The Rutuma Farmers Cooperative is a group of 1000 small scale farmers in the foothills of Mt. Kenya. In order to improve the quality, market access and sustainability of their coffee they have put the Ruthagati factory through UTZ responsible coffee production certification ( Click here for more info ) .
Wet processed and sun dried, this is a fine example of typical Kenyan citrus acidity and blackcurrant and fruity notes. It is a distinctive profile which, alone, probably works best in a cafetiere and which we really like in a blend with one of the sweeter Central Americans.
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| Rwanda Nyamagabe Co-op 100% Red Bourbon (500g pack) |
With support from a USAID programme, set up to help develop high quality speciality coffees, the Nyamagabe Cooperative has reached the point where its coffees came 2nd and 3rd in the 2007 Rwandan Golden Cup competition.
The taste is a classic sweet Rwanda heirloom variety with a full mouthfeel and creamy body
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| Nicaraguan Finca Los Altos (500g pack) |
| Produced by the Bedana family business “Café Don Paco”, in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua. Their web site ( cafedonpaco.com ) sets out the family’s sense of social responsibility and their strong commitment to quality coffee.
This coffee is particularly suited to filter coffee.It has a nice bright and lightly acidic cup, with a fruity and creamy follow-through. |
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| Brazil BSCA Monte Alegre (500g pack) |
This fully washed coffee comes from the large estate of the Vieiria family in the south of Minas Gerais, an area known for the high quality of its coffees.The larger part of the estate is untouched native forest and protected wetlands. There is an extensive social policy ranging from schooling and medical care through training to the right to unionize.
The washed coffees are processed in the traditional way with full wet fermentation in clear mountain water to produce a coffee with medium body and acidity. In the cup expect excellent balance with a full sweetness and buttery mouthfeel. |
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| Decaffeinated Ottimo 5 blend, Swiss Water Process (500g pack) |
| Blended from five different origins to produce a full-flavoured and rounded taste, this is a decaff. that can be enjoyed at any time and is suitable for espresso and filter.
Produced by the Swiss Water Process, the chemical-free route to a good decaff. For further information check their website www.swisswater.com/process |
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| Malawi AAA Mzuzu Cooperative (500g pack) |
Working with help from the UN, this cooperative in northern Malawi represents a group of independent farmers producing at altitudes from 1200m to 2000+m. A specially sorted dry processed AAA bean, big and bold, it shows the huge progress and appealing coffees being produced in formerly little known areas of east Africa such as Malawi and Rwanda
A very fruity coffee with an attractive acidity bringing out the tropical notes. A particularly noticeable lingering body with sweet molasses For cafetieres rather than full-extraction espresso but also performs well in stove-top espresso makers
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