Coffee runs in the family and Israel's son Juan Pablo runs the La Albania Farm on a day to day basis. Israel, who is the owner of the farm, also runs the Racafe dry mill in Armenia where his coffee is exported. He has been working there for over 2 decades and certainly knows his green beans. Coffee is a passion of his, but not his only passion. He is also an avid collector of Turkeys and currently has 32 that roam the farm. Flavour Profile of La Albania The Caturra and Castillo cherry varietal are fermented for approx 18 hours then mechanically dried. Doing this ensures that each bean …
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Biloya – Superb Ethiopian Coffee with Notes of Apricot Peach and Bergamot
Biloya coffee (or Beloya) is created in Gedeo, a region that extends south from the Sidama zone surrounded by the Oromia region with Guji bordering to the East. Situated in the Ethiopian Highlands which has little altitude falling below 1500masl, and is home to Ras Dashen, the highest mountain in Ethiopia, 10th highest in Africa. Here, you will find coffee farmers raising an Heirloom varietal that has notes of peach, Jasmine, and black tea. Flavour Profile of Biloya Coffee is washed in the flotation tanks to remove any plant debris and undesirable beans, before being fermented and the …
Mundo Freitas – a Nutty Chocolate Brazilian Coffee
The Mundo Freitas coffee is one of those speciality coffees that once you've tried it, you never forget the taste and flavour. Located in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil, this large farm grows several different varietals (including the Mundo Novo) and produces both natural and pulped natural coffees. Flavour Profile of Mundo Freitas Preserving the natural resources in the production process of coffee at Freitas farm, conservation of soil, water resources and ecosystems is how Osmar Freitas Junior produces the high quality of the Mundo Freitas blend. Each bean is packed with hints of …
Bwishaza – Rwandan Coffee with a Taste of Strawberry and Orange
Rwanda produces some of the best coffee in Africa and the Bourbon variety (no Bourbon in it) has become one of the most sought-after gourmet coffees in the world. You can find it in speciality coffee shops (like our roasters this month -- Horsham Coffee Roasters) and in most well known U.S.A coffee shops as well. Rwandans working together to produce some of the best gourmet coffee in Africa that when it comes to coffee has put Rwanda on the map of gourmet coffee drinkers around the world. The Bwishaza is no exception. Flavour Profile of Bwishaza The speed of drying and thickness of the …
What is Speciality Coffee?
If you are an avid coffee drinker, you have two choices -- regular coffee or speciality coffee. If you live in the US or Canada, you will know this coffee as specialty coffee. So -- what makes this type of coffee so special? Before you ever pour that first cup of delicious hot java, those beans have taken a long journey down a complicated path. There are several stages including first crack, etc -- and if you are not careful, going too far can ruin an entire batch. What is the Difference Between Regular Coffee and Speciality Coffee In today's society amongst coffee drinkers, roasters, …
El Oso – a Peruvian Full Bodied Coffee with Hints of Dark Chocolate
If you are looking for a coffee that boasts full body, tons of flavour, infused with hints of red grapes, molasses, and dark chocolate, then this is it. I have heard that it is a bear of a coffee. Not only is this coffee one of those that offer a full-bodied flavour profile, it has also been known as a crowd-pleasing balanced coffee. This Peruvian micro-lot comes with fantastic credentials and ticks every box in the cup. Flavour Profile of El Oso El Oso coffee is grown in the Cajamarca, Junin, Cusco, and San Martin areas. The Typica, Caturra, Mondo Novo, Bourbon & Catimor cherries are …