This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 12 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2021. Produced at Las Lajas and Hacienda Tobosi farms from trees of the Caturra and Catuaí varieties of Arabica and processed by the honey method, in which some sweet pulp or fruit flesh (“honey”) is allowed to adhere to the beans during drying. Desolate Coffee is a specialty roaster in
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Fun With Ferment: Anaerobically Processed Coffees
In early April, some rather odd-smelling packages began arriving at the Coffee Review lab. Describing the collective aromas that wafted from them is difficult. And describing those aromas continued to be difficult once we started actually tasting the coffees inside the packages. Certainly, there was lots of fruit and chocolate. And fragrant cut cedar, and sweet flowers. But along with these more
Panama Elida Estate Catuaí Natural ASD
Produced by the Lamastus family of Elida Estate entirely of the Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the anaerobic slow-dry (ASD) natural method (whole fruit is fermented with limited oxygen and dried for over 60 days). Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea is a pioneer specialty coffee roaster established in the early 1980s that has gracefully and successfully moved with the times and now offers a
Elida Natural ASD (Panama)
Produced by the Lamastus family of Elida Estate entirely of the Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the anaerobic slow-dry (ASD) natural method (whole fruit is fermented with limited oxygen and dried for over 60 days). Geisha Coffee Roaster is a Florida-based internet retailer offering a wide assortment of coffee from around the world. The company has family ties to coffee farms in Panama,
Private Reserve Panama La Huaca
Produced entirely of the Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method (beans are dried in the whole fruit). San Francisco Bay Coffee is one of five coffee brands produced by the family-owned Rogers Family Company. Visit www.sfbaycoffee.com or call 800-829-1300 for more information.
Guatemala Monja Blanca
Produced by smallholding farmers from the Bourbon, Caturra, Villa Sarchi, Typica, and Catuai varieties of Arabica and processed by the washed method. Imported by Atlas Coffee Importers. Indaba Coffee is a small family-owned business in the heart of Spokane, Washington whose mission is “radical hospitality.” For every bag of coffee sold, Indaba donates a meal to someone in need through the 2nd
Spring Break In a Cup: Finding Great Coffee Roasters In Coastal Communities
Every year, Coffee Review organizes a report focusing on roasting companies from various regions of the U.S.: in 2018, the Mountain States, in 2019, New England, and in 2020, the Northwest. Given that it’s been a difficult winter, to say the least, this month's report celebrates coffees roasted in U.S. coastal communities, particularly beach towns and tourist destinations. We put out our general
Panama Finca Los Lajones Natural
This coffee tied for the third-highest rating in a cupping of coffees from roasters in North American beach and coastal communities for Coffee Review’s April 2021 report. Produced by Graciano Cruz, Sr. of Finca Los Lajones entirely of the Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method (beans are dried in the whole fruit). Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a retailer and wholesaler
Honduras Los Amigos
Produced by David Lopez of Finca Los Amigos entirely of the Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method (beans are dried in the whole fruit). Modern Times is a well-loved, exuberantly inventive Point Loma, San Diego brewery that has long specialized in coffee-beer crossovers and overlaps. Visit www.moderntimescoffee.com for more information.
Thailand Huai Mae Liam White Honey
Produced from coffees of the Chiang Mai 80, Catuai and Typica varieties of Arabica and processed by the white honey method, in which a small amount of fruit flesh is left on the bean during drying. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches
Panama Finca Santa Teresa Lot 9
Produced by farm manager José Raúl Pitti of Finca Santa Teresa of the Caturra and Catuai varieties of Arabica and processed by the washed method. Old World Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster with cafes in Reno and Carson City, Nevada. Visit OldWorldCoffeeRoasters.com for more information.
Nicaragua Women Producers
This coffee tied for the third-highest rating in a cupping of “Cause Coffees” for Coffee Review’s March 2021 report. Roasters of these coffees contribute a portion of proceeds to non-profit organizations doing work to improve the lives of others, locally or globally. Produced by Angela Sevilla of Finca Buena Vista from trees of the Caturra and Catuai varieties of Arabica and processed by the
Guatemala Las Victorias Euphora Special Lot
Produced at San Jose Las Victorias Estate from the Caturra and Catuai varieties of Arabica and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Euphora Coffee is a Taipei-based specialty coffee roaster with an active online community through which all sales are made. Visit www.euphoracoffeestudio.com for more information.
Thailand Pink Valley Natural
Produced by the Merlaeku family of Beanspire Farm from trees of the Typica, Yellow Catuaí and Chiang Mai 80 varieties of Arabica and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only
Costa Rica Cloza Estate
Produced by Kathia Zamora of Cloza Estate from trees of the Caturra and Catuaí varieties of Arabica and processed by the washed method. Souvenir Coffee, based in Berkeley, California, goes by the motto, “People first, then coffee.” Visit www.souvenir-coffee.com for more information.
Ka’u Pink Honey
Produced at Miranda Farms entirely of the Red Catuaí variety of Arabica and processed by the pink honey method, in which coffee is fermented in the whole fruit before skins are removed and the beans are dried with the pinkish-toned fruit flesh or mucilage still adhering to them. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company
Honduras Catuai/Bourbon
Spirit Animal Coffee is a Honduras-based coffee roaster that sources green microlot coffees from local Honduran farmers. The company partners with farmers to develop sustainable techniques centered around regenerative agriculture. This lot was Produced by Alejandro Martinez Aguilar from trees of the Bourbon and Catuai varieties of Arabica and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and flesh
Costa Rica Las Lajas Red Honey
Produced by Oscar and Francisca Chacon from trees of the Caturra and Catuai varieties of Arabica; certified organically grown. Processed by the red honey method, meaning that some fruit flesh (“honey”) was allowed to adhere to the beans during drying. Located in southwestern Colorado, Durango Coffee lays claim to a rich coffee history that dates to 1986. Its motto is “Tough Town, Great Coffee.”
Hawai’i Ka’u Champagne Natural
Produced by smallholding farmers from trees of the Typica, Caturra and Catuai varieties of Arabica and fermented in the whole fruit with wine yeasts, then dried, still in the whole fruit. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after
Thailand Omkoi Sopa’s Estate
Produced by Sopa at her namesake estate (from the Typica and Catuai varieties of Arabica) in far northern Thailand where coffee is being planted as an alternative cash crop to replace opium. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only
