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07/31/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/31/24:

ACHILLES: Guatemala Sierra de las Minas single origin, washed process, light roast; Tanzania Kilimanjaro single origin, washed process, light roast; El Salvador Espresso single origin, medium (City) roast, Bourbon and Typica varietals; Nicaragua Los Congos single origin, City roast, Caturra varietal. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com

BIRD ROCK: Burundi Munkaze, single origin Bourbon varietal, light roast; Brazil Terra Alta Peaberry single origin, IAC 125 varietal, natural process, light roast. http://birdrockcoffee.com

COFFEE ‘N TALK: Brazil, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea coffees today. http://coffeentalk.com

JAUNT: Guatemala Atitlan San Pedro single origin, Bourbon, Catimor, Pache, Maragogype varietals, washed process, light roast; 130 Blend, Guatemala/Ethiopia blend, natural and washed processes, medium roast. http://jauntcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/30/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/30/24:

TORQUE: Guatemala El Socorro, Red Bourbon varietal, warm water ferment/washed process. http://torque.coffee

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Costa Rica Ivan Solis Los Santos, raisin honey (fermented) process, Catuai varietal. Said to be a “boozy” brew, likely for espresso service.http://coffeeandteacollective.com

VIGILANTE: Colombia half caff, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia, & Dos Mil varietals, washed process, sugarcane decaff process, medium (Full City) roast.http://vigilantecoffee.com

JAMES: Tanzania Shilanga washed process, light roast; Ethiopia Ayehu G3, Rainforest Alliance. Filter cup recommended. Shop Blend, light roast. http://jamescoffeeco.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/29/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/29/24:

CAFFE CALABRIA: Honduras, Sumatra and Papua New Guinea single origins; dark roast. Fine stuff. http://caffecalabria.com

SURJE: Guatemala medium roast. http://surjecoffee.com

DAYMAR: Colombia, Ethiopia Yrghacheffe, decaf Breakfast blend. http://daymarcoffee.com

COFFEE ‘N TALK: Indonesia, Brazil, Colombia decaf, Costa Rica light roast. http://coffeentalk.com

ACENTO: Mexico Patlanalan light roast, washed process. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

COATL: Indonesia Sumatra/Mexico Chiapas blend, organic, recommended for drip, filter or espresso service. http://coatlcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/26/2024

COFFEES ASHORE AT U.S. PORTS IN JULY:
Look for these coffees at your local roaster in the coming weeks. Those marked with (!) are coffees ESPRESSO will be on the lookout for, as a way to better the immediate sipping future....

Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora Honey Natural process.
Costa Rica Terrazu, San Rafael (!)
Colombia ANEI Fairtrade Organic
Colombia Huila Excelso (!)
Colombia Supremo 17/18 (larger size beans)
Ethiopia Yrghacheffe Konga K2 organic (!)
Ethiopia Yrghacheffe (!)
Guatemala Huehuetenango Pioneers
Indonesia Sumatra Mandehling G1 TP (!)
Indonesia Sumatra Fairtrade Organic (!)
Mexico Chiapas Turquesa (!)
Mexico NKG Bloom Women Power Zongolica (!)
Mexico NKG Bloom Porcupine Mountain Water Process decaff
Papua New Guinea Arokara AA (!)
Papua New Guinea Aviamp A (!)
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/25/2024

TODAY'S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/25/24:

SUBTERRANEAN: Subterranean Blend; 419 degree roast; Full City profile. http://subterreaneancoffee.com

CAFE MOTO: Guatemala Huehuetenango Fair Trade Organic. http://cafemoto.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/24/2024

TODAY'S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/24/24:

CAFE MOTO: Blue Sky, Bravura, Filip Rally, Espresso Moto, Moto Brew, Indo Noir, French, Super G and Rwanda Isimbi. http://cafemoto.com

CAFFE CALABRIA: Papua New Guinea, Sumatra, Italian roast, Espresso and French roast. http://caffecalabria.com

IRONSMITH: Guatemala, Ethiopia, Kenya Nguvu. http://ironsmithcoffee.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com

TORQUE: Guatemala, Juan Diego De La Cerda,100% Red Bourbon Selection varietal, Warm Water Washed process. http://torque.coffee
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/23/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/23/24:

STEADY STATE: Ecuador age bourbon varietal, anaerobic washed process, light roast, Segundo Abad farm. http://steadystateroasting.com

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Tandem blend, Guatemala/Costa Rica, washed/natural process, light roast; Steel Frame, Costa Rica, Obata varietal, washed process, light roast; Easy Ride, Mexico Veracruz, Catuai, Caturra, Marsellesa and Sarchimor varietals, washed process, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24: SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting...

07/22/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/24:

SEVEN SEAS: Spike’s Roast, a dark roast blend intended to raise money for equipping SWAT team dogs with bullet proof vests. http://sevenseasroasting.com

MODERN TIMES: Reboot Guardian Spirit espresso; 3:1 ratio Ethiopia/Brazil, dark roast. $19/8oz. Limited release. http://moderntimesbeer.com

XULA MEXICAN COFFEE: Medium and Dark roasts, also, roasted cacao beans today. http://xulamexicancoffee.com

SD COFFEE ROASTERS: Colombia single origin, washed process, medium roast. http://sdcoffeeroasters.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/19/2024

COFFEES ARRIVED AT U.S. PORTS IN JULY:
New Arrivals and comment on samples roasted at ESPRESSO’s office:

Brazil Maria Helena Carvalho Siqueira
Brazil Marie Nakao Sasaki
Colombia Finca Palmichal
Costa Rica San Rafael Tarrazu
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G2
Guatemala Huehuetenango
Guatemala Maya Ixil de Avelina Fairtrade Organic
Honduras NKG Bloom Gea Organic
Kenya Nguvu AA
Mexico Chiapas Turquesa

STAND OUTS AMONG THE NEW COFFEES, sample roasted at ESPRESSO (and consumed almost immediately by staff)

Tanzania Zanzibar Peaberry!
Colombia Supremo
Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1
Mexico NKG Bloom Zongolica

07/18/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/18/24:

CAFE MOTO: Rwanda Ishi; Honduras Fair Trade Organic, recommended for drip brew. http://cafemoto.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/17/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/17/24:

STEADY STATE: Peru Organic, Typica and Yellow Caturra varietals, single origin. http://steadystateroasting.com

TORQUE: Guatemala Finca Vista Hermosa, Edwin’s Reserve; Guatemala Finca Vista Hermosa, Espresso Reserve; Honey Drop; Dark Drop Espresso; Cocoa Drop Espresso; El Salvador Mano Del Puma – Carlos Pola. http://torquecoffees.com

MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Tanzania Acacia Hills, Pacamara varietal, washed process. August is the month of coffee tasting and labs at Memli. Check memlicoffee.com for details.
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/16/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/16/24:

CAFFE CALABRIA: Rainforest, Calabria Blend, Frexico and house decaf. http://caffecalabria.com

ACENTO: Mexico Patlanalan, Veracruz; recommended for espresso. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

COFFEE ‘N TALK: Ethiopia, Brazil and Guatemala. http://coffeentalk.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/15/2024

TODAY’s COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/15/24:

CHINGATE UN CAFE: El Buenazo blend, Mexico Chiapas. http://chingateuncafe.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com

THREE LEGS: Aspen’s Blend. http://tlcroasters.org

APERTURE: Sunny 16 blend, centroamerican medium roast. http://aperturecoffee.shop

MODERN TIMES: Guatemala Atitlan, bourbon barrel aged light roast. (They say its a medium or Full City; we say they’re kidding); Papua New Guinea single origin Timuza, washed process. Rather light for a Sumatra, but they’re killing it there today; Mexico Santa Cruz Bourbon barrel aged, perhaps kinda sorta anaerobic process–quien sabe? Light roast; Kenya Nguku single origin. This is one bonne coffee. Washed, light roast. http://moderntimesbeer.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/12/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/12/24:
NOTE: Sorry about the lateness of today’s post. Our router gave trouble.
ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com
COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Colombia Antioquia Lychee co ferment, Caturra varietal, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com
MODERN TIMES: Idea Machine blend. They seem to have an overrun of this centroamerican coffee blend today. Kenya Nguku light roast, washed process, single origin. Ethiopia/Kenya Beach Blend.http://moderntimesbeer.com
BIRD ROCK: Ecuador Hacienda la Papaya; there are three distinct process profiles with this coffee; a washed process, a rum barrel aged process and the fancy pantsy anaerobic process where the beans are fermented in barrels with reduced oxygen before drying. All are light roasted. The stokers at the roastery are firing coal into the ovens even as I type….http://birdrockcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/12/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/12/24:

NOTE: Sorry about the lateness of today’s post. Our router gave trouble.

ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Colombia Antioquia Lychee co ferment, Caturra varietal, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com

MODERN TIMES: Idea Machine blend. They seem to have an overrun of this centroamerican coffee blend today. Kenya Nguku light roast, washed process, single origin. Ethiopia/Kenya Beach Blend.http://moderntimesbeer.com

BIRD ROCK: Ecuador Hacienda la Papaya; there are three distinct process profiles with this coffee; a washed process, a rum barrel aged process and the fancy pantsy anaerobic process where the beans are fermented in barrels with reduced oxygen before drying. All are light roasted. The stokers at the roastery are firing coal into the ovens even as I type….http://birdrockcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/11/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/11/24:

RYAN BROS.: San Diego Sunrise; Cowboy Coffee. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

CROWBEARD: Tanzania Mbeya light roast, Bourbon, Blue Mountain, Sl28, Typica varietals, washed process. http://crowbeard.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/10/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/10/24:

BIRD ROCK: Ecuador Penaherrera, Bourbon, Typica and Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast. Sumatra Mutu Batak; microlots of Garundang, Jember, Ateng varietals; wet processed as usual with Sumatrans, light roast. These varietals are not altogether common and this seems to be an unusually interesting coffee. http://birdrockcoffee.com

CYCLEWRITER3ESPRESSO: Sunrise in Saigon blend. http://cyclewriter3espresso.com

COMPA: Colombia Huila El Progreso, Bourbon and Caturra varietals, washed process. Full City roast profile. Nicaragua Santa Teresa, Catual varietal, natural process. Mexico El Bujo, Caturra, Catuai, Sarchimor, Marsellesa varietals, washed process. These are some less common varietals this year, and may result in some interesting coffee from this roaster. http://compacoffeeroasters.com

ACENTO: Sumatra Mandehling. Light roast. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/09/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/9/24:

REVOLUTION: Colombia La Plata limited release microlot, carbonic acid maceration process, (this means the beans were slow dried in an air starved, carbon dioxide rich environment in an effort to sharpen desired flavors) light roast. We think it best in a filter cup. They claim it makes a fine shot of espresso. http://revoroasters.com

XULA MEXICAN COFFEE: Mex Veracruz dark roast. Some fine, uniform beans here; when they said “dark” they weren’t kidding, either. Citrusy and snappy stuff. Also available, roasted cacao beans. http://xulamexicancoffee.com

YIPAO: Colombia Huila El Tulipan, Castillo and Typica varietals; Full City (medium-dark) roast. http://yipao-coffee.com

SHED LIGHT: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain; dark roast for Moka pot, filter cup, french press or other civilized ways of brew; single origin 74110 and 74112 varietals, natural process, certified organic. http://shedlightcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/08/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/8/24:

NORTH COUNTY ROASTERY: ESPRESSO had a particularly fine Ethiopia Peaberry from this roaster yesterday; dark roasted at 425 degrees, with beans uniform in every aspect. This was a smooth, compelling coffee with the usual zing peaberries are known for. Their only rub is the difficulty of contact…and response. http://northcountyroastery.com

VIGILANTE: Brazil Capim Seco; yellow and red bourbon varietals, natural process, medium (Full City) roast. Notably bright taste; we thought it best as a filter cup, but then, we’re partial to that brew method…http://vigilantecoffee.com

MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Tanzania Acacia Hills, Ngorongoro region, Pacamara varietal. Also, another Tanzania from the same producer using a Gesha varietal. Washed process. http://memlicoffee.com

THREE LEGS: Aspen’s Blend. http://tlcroasters.org

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/05/2024

TODAY’s COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/5/24:

IGNITE: Ethiopia Yrghacheffe Kochere, heirloom varietal, washed process, they recommend drip, espresso or pour over brew methods; ESPRESSO recommends a filter cup and leave pour over to the circus. http://ignitecoffeecompany.com

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Costa Rica Ivan Solis, catuai varietal, raisin honey process. Canet region is said to have a particular micro climate eminently suitable for high grade coffees from catuai strains. Light roast as usual there. http://coffeeandteacollective.com

VIGILANTE: El Salvador San Andres Pacamara varietal, natural process. No roast profile given; we suspect nothing darker than City Roast, as is usual for Vigilante. http://vigilantecoffee.com

BIRD ROCK: Colombia El Paraiso, Caturra, Colombia and Castillo varietals; light roast, washed process. We suspect this is at its best as a filter cup, but what do we know? http://birdrockcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/04/2024

These are very small lots of beans and will perhaps be difficult to find in the coming weeks. But all of them are first class coffees. In past years, ESPRESSO has found the Mex Muxbal and Peru Don Anibal to merit particular distinction.

Brazil Forca Cafe Marie Nakao Sasaki
Brazil Forca Cafe Maria Helena Carvalho Siquiera
Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora honey natural process
Honduras Jose Federico (36 bags, 30kg/bag microlot)
Mexico El Dragon anaerobic natural process (21 bags)
Mexico Finca la Esperanza anaerobic washed process (4 bags)
Mexico Muxbal natural process (10 bags)
Peru el Santuario Don Anibal Fair Trade Organic
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/03/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/3/24:

CAFE MOTO: Blue Sky, Indo Noir, Bravura decaf, Espresso Moto, Moto Brew, Organic French, Papua New Guinea. http://cafemoto.com

RYAN BROS.: Cowboy Coffee, San Diego Sunrise, Espresso Gold. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

STEADY STATE: Colombia La Indonesia Caturra varietal, light roast, anaerobic honey process. http://steadystateroasting.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/02/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/2/24:

RYAN BROS.: Coronado Moonlight dark roast; Espresso Gold; San Diego Sunrise. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

ACHILLES: Guatemala Sierras de las Minas, washed process, light roast; Crownenworth No.9 Blend, light roast; El Salvador Montevideo, small lot, single origin, Bourbon and Typica varietals, light roast. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com

BREW COFFEE http://brewcoffeespot.comSPOT: Costa Rica Black Honey Natural process, Red Catuai, Yellow Catuai, Venecia, Borbon, Geisha, Villalobos varietals. Light roast (they say medium or City)
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

07/01/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/1/24:

CHINGATE UN CAFE: Mexico Oaxaca, Bourbon, Novo and Typica varietals, organic, City Roast. “No Manches” brew. http://chingateuncafe.com

VIGILANTE: Ecuador Alambi, small lot offering, Bourbon, Sidra and Typica varietals, City Roast (medium, tending light) washed process. http://vigilantecoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

06/28/2024

TODAY'S COFFEES
TODAY'S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/28/24:

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Guatemala Huehuetenango Los Dos Socios, caturra and bourbon varietals, washed process, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com

RYAN BROS.: Espresso Gold, Cowboy Coffee, San Diego Sunrise. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

TORQUE: Guatemala Huehuetenango, Edwin's Reserve, caturra, catuai and bourbon varietals, washed process. One of their proudest recent offerings. http://torque.coffee

DAVID'S: Espresso Milanese, Espresso Oscuro and Half & Half. http://davidsroasting.com

12:08: Costa Rica Terrazu Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) Blonde Roast...not red head. Burundi light roast. http://12:08coffeeroasters.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

06/27/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/27/24:

COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Kenya Kamwangi AB, Ruiru 11, SL 28, Batian varietals, washed process. This is a very nice coffee, well taken care of at every level, with beans only slightly smaller than the largest size; it’s why its listed as AB. light roast as is their usual taste. http://coffeeandteacollective.com

COMPA: Colombia El Progresso washed process, bourbon and caturra varietals, City (medium) roast. http://compacoffeeroasters.com

PAPPALECCO: Espresso six bean blend. http://pappalecco.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com

SUBTERREANEAN: House blend. http://subterraneancoffee.com

SUR: El Salvador Finca Himalaya direct trade micro lot; caturra and paca varietals, light roast. Sur roasts often for OB Beans, which roasts their own, in secret, most likely….http://surcoffee.com

BIRD ROCK: Optimist Blend, washed process, mixed varietals and City (medium) roast. This is one of their espressos; optimistically claimed by them to be recommended for espresso brew. ESPRESSO prefers it as a filter cup, but then we’re a glass-half-empty after-the-first-sip kind of place around here. Poppy, smooth and a fine summer thing, it is….http://birdrockcoffee.com

APERTURE: Nicaragua. http://aperturecoffee.shop
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

06/26/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/26/24:

ASCEND: Costa Rica House coffee. http://ascendroasters.com

VIGILANTE: El Salvador Las Veraneras anaerobic natural process, bourbon and San Pacho varietals, light roast, filter cup or pour over recommended brew method at coffee/water ration 1:15 at 203 degrees F. http://vigilantecoffee.com

HOUSE OF BLACK: Mexico Chiapas, caturra & bourbon varietals, single origin, light roast, recommended for filter cup and pour over. Fair Trade Organic, washed process. Mex Chiapas tends to have hardier body than nearby Guatemala Huehuetenango; this is the result of slight differences in soil chemistry. This bodes well to be exemplary of the kind, though ESPRESSO has yet to sample it. Chiapas often tends to brighter, vivid flavors. http://hobcoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

06/25/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24:

STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to have a distinctly fruity taste resembling watermelons. ESPRESSO has not tried it, so we’re passing on what we’re told, but we’re not surprised that a pink bourbon varietal followed by an anaerobic ferment would yield this kind of taste profile. Light roasted as is usual at Steady State. http://steadystateroasting.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-06-25 By: John Rippo On: June 25, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to ha...

06/24/2024

COFFEES ARRIVED AT US PORTS IN JUNE:
Costa Rica Romelia SHB EP: Chocolate, almond, raisin, malt.
Costa Rica San Rafael Tarrazu: Cranberry, nougat, tangerine.
Ethiopia Mokamba G4 Natural: Passionfruit, orange, sage.
Guatemala Antigua Alom: Toffee, grape, chocolate.
Honduras NKG Bloom Gea Organic: Brown sugar, cherry, citrus, vanilla.
Kenya Nguvu AA: Stone fruit, berries, chocolate; complex acidity, juicy body.
Mexico NKG Bloom Zongolica: Honey, grape, cinnamon.
Papua New Guinea Kunjin: Almond, citrus, Granny Smith apple, vanilla.
Tanzania Shilanga Peaberry: Plum, butterscotch, blackberry.
Tanzania Southern Highlands: Cola, orange, juniper, brown sugar.
Tanzania Zanzibar Peaberry: Maple, lychee, pecan.

China Dongka: Citrus, raisin, black tea.
China Kaku: Butterscotch, black tea, cranberry.
China Guiben Washed: Almond, rose hip, apricot, lychee.
China Guiben Honey: Palm sugar, dark plum, cinnamon.
China Guiben Natural: Cherry, grapefruit, pineapple.

06/21/2024

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/21/24:

MODERN TIMES: Kenya Nguku single origin. Costa Rica bourbon barrel aged Romelia; this coffee is aged for two months in bourbon barrels during the drying/fermenting process. Said to impose a sweeter flavor to the beans. Both it and the Kenya are light roasted. http://moderntimesbeer.com

XULA: Mexico Veracruz dark roast. Brewed Cafe Olla on demand, too. http://xulamexicancoffee.com

LONESOME RIDER: Brazil/Guatemala Snake Bite blend; added caffein to high grade Robusta beans. Not for the tame. Six Shooter blend (Asia, Africa and the Americas) dark roasted. http://lonesomeridercoffee.com

VIGILANTE: Ecuador Alambi, very high grown, Bourbon, Typica and Sidra varietals (Sidra is one very picky little bean) washed process, City Roast (medium). Brazil Capim Seco, Yellow and Red Bourbon varietals, natural process, City Roast; high note flavor profile with sharp, long lasting finish. Filter cup brew method recommended at 205 – 207 degrees F. for 1: 14 coffee/water ratio. If you like the high register acidity, this one is for you. El Salvador Las Veraneras, anerobic process (full coffee berries are sealed in tanks for four days; imparting sugar and natural flavors to the beans). Bourbon and San Pacho varietals, light roast (of course they light roasted it, doesn’t everybody?) Filter cup brew recommended at 1:15 coffee/water ratio at 198 – 203 degrees F.http://vigilantecoffee.com

QUAIL STREET: Tanzania Kilimanjaro organic; direct trade (roaster buys direct from farmer) Bourbon, Kent, N39 varietals, light roast (did they even try a darker roast?) Filter cup, Aero Press and drip method recommended by QS. We recommend filter cups. Kilimanjaro region coffees are not common, unfortunately, but usually have excellent characteristics. http://quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com

SEVEN SEAS: Vietnam Dak Lak (Life of the Party–as in Ruling party) Robusta TR varietals (Vietnam produces a lot of Robusta) anerobic natural process, medium roast with high levels of retained caffein. Robusta contains relatively great amounts of caffein compared to Arabicas; this and the “bold” flavor Robusta is known for will pop your eyes wide open. Not for beginners, crybabies, aesthete shut-ins or those without a sense of adventure. Mexico Chiapas El Dragon natural anerobic process, direct trade, microlot of only fifty bags, Bourbon and Caturra varietals. This coffee is picked when over ripe then fermented in sealed tanks; this imparts a durable and somewhat sweeter flavor to the beans. City Roast. http://sevenseasroasting.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2024-05-27 By: John Rippo On: May 27, 2024 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/27/24: MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Colombia Granja La Esperanza, Sidra varietal, fermented process. memlicoffee.com THREE LEGS: Colombia Narino organic, light roast. tl...