Unveiling Excellence: Your Guide to the Week's Finest Coffee Selections!

Curated Coffee Discoveries: A Weekly Showcase of Global Roasters

For many coffee enthusiasts, the sheer volume of outstanding fresh and vibrant coffees can be overwhelming. To streamline this process, we regularly gather recommendations directly from our esteemed roasting partners. This collaborative effort brings forth a meticulously chosen assortment of the most intriguing whole bean coffee varieties currently available from talented roasters worldwide.

Heartwood Coffee: Ethiopia Basha Bekele – A Story of Ethical Sourcing and Community Impact

Heartwood Coffee proudly presents Basha Bekele from Ethiopia. Despite high cherry prices, Basha implemented the rare practice of providing a second payment to the 126 producers who supplied cherries, ensuring fair compensation. Basha cultivates coffee in semi-forested areas spanning 12 hectares and manages collection points in Bombe, Shantawane, and Kokose, sourcing cherries from elevations reaching up to 2,300 meters above sea level. This commitment to ethical practices results in a truly remarkable coffee experience.

Partners Coffee: Guatemala Las Moritas – A Symphony of Unique Flavors

Experience the distinct character of Las Moritas from Partners Coffee, cultivated by Higinio and Aura Gómez. This lot, a testament to the skilled team at Los Volcanes, features an exceptional harvest of a varietal known as “nance,” whose precise classification—yellow catuaí or yellow caturra—is still being determined. This round and balanced coffee delights with notes of rich brown sugar and molasses, warm ginger cookie, vibrant pineapple, delicate pear, and zesty orange, creating a truly harmonious cup.

Equator Coffees: Kenya Lenana Single Origin Espresso – A Complex Delight

Equator Coffees introduces the Kenya Lenana Single Origin Espresso, a coffee that truly shines in its espresso form. Sourced from smallholder farmers on the slopes of Mount Kenya and named after one of its highest peaks, this complex coffee offers a unique experience. Head Roaster Michelle skillfully extended the roast development phase to preserve its delicate essence and achieve a well-structured brew, featuring delightful notes of juicy blackberry, bright orange marmalade, and creamy cashew.

Klatch Coffee: Panama Altieri Gesha – A Signature Edition Collaboration

Klatch Coffee is thrilled to unveil the Panama Altieri Gesha, a special collaboration born from Roastmaster Mike Perry’s enduring relationship with Panama’s Altieri family. This exclusive, limited-edition offering is presented in just 50 signed and individually numbered Pearl Collection boxes, making it a truly unique collector's item. These highly sought-after boxes will be shipped following a single roast on Monday, September 22, with the first 25 orders receiving a bonus cupping spoon.

Madcap Coffee: Luz Mary Galindez – A Huila Gem of Sweetness and Aroma

Madcap Coffee showcases Luz Mary Galindez, a remarkable coffee cultivated in Palestina, Huila, Colombia. Luz Mary, with the support of her family and neighbors, meticulously picks ripe Pink Bourbon cherries across her 2.5-acre farm. The ideal terroir, coupled with diligent processing and sorting, yields a complex and stunning final cup, bursting with natural sweetness and aromatic notes of succulent strawberry, tropical passion fruit, and delicate cherry blossoms, offering an exquisite sensory experience.

Sightglass Coffee: Autumnal Equinox – A Harmonious Seasonal Blend

Sightglass Coffee proudly reintroduces Autumnal Equinox, a beloved seasonal blend making its second return. This coffee draws its name from the celestial moment when day and night achieve a near-perfect balance across the globe, mirroring the harmony found within the cup. It expertly blends bright fruit flavors with soft floral undertones and grounding chocolate notes, creating a quietly aligned and exquisitely balanced taste experience.

PERC Coffee: Diego Bermudez M-03 – A Scientific Approach to Comforting Flavors

PERC Coffee presents Diego Bermudez M-03, a unique offering from award-winning producer Diego Bermudez, known for his scientific approach to coffee processing. Utilizing a dedicated laboratory, Bermudez enhances the coffee's full potential, resulting in a complex yet comforting brew. This coffee is characterized by rich, sweet baking spices, reminiscent of a cinnamon roll or a spice cake, rather than intensely fruity or funky notes.

Blueprint Coffee: Turaco, Burundi – A Complex and Delicious Microlot

Blueprint Coffee highlights Turaco, a delightful microlot from the Ngozi region in north-central Burundi. This area, with its high elevation and consistently mild, warm climate, provides exceptional conditions for cultivating superb specialty coffees. Named after the vibrant bird frequently seen in Burundi’s skies, Turaco offers a complex and delicious cup, with tasting notes of luscious blackberry, fragrant rose, sweet maple, zesty lime, and rich dark chocolate.

Olympia Coffee Roasters: Kenya Kirimahiga AA Micro Lot 11 – Bold and Flavorful

Olympia Coffee Roasters presents the Kenya Kirimahiga AA Micro Lot 11, embodying everything cherished about Kenyan coffee. This meticulously processed coffee, grown between Mount Kenya and Lake Naivasha, delivers an explosion of flavors. It is celebrated for its significant sweetness, pronounced acidity, and rich body, culminating in a vibrant and unforgettable coffee experience.

Caffé Umbria: Naturale Blend – An Ethically Sourced, Versatile Brew

Caffé Umbria introduces its Naturale Blend, ethically sourced from sustainable farms across Mexico and South America. This medium-dark roast offers an earthy profile with bright notes of stone fruit and lemon zest. Designed to reveal its intricate nuances with various brewing methods, it boasts characteristics of cocoa, zesty lemon, and oolong tea, making it a versatile choice for Hario V60, inverted Aeropress, or Chemex brewing.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Cold Brew Summer Blend – A Classic Refined

Stumptown Coffee Roasters presents the Cold Brew Summer Blend, featuring cherished structured and sweet Direct Trade coffees from partners in Rwanda Huye Mountain and Costa Rica’s renowned Los Santos de Tarrazú region. This blend is crafted to deliver the quintessential Stumptown Cold Brew experience. Whether prepared hot or cold, it offers a refreshing fruit-forward acidity, a smooth milk chocolate finish, and a delightful nougat sweetness.

La Barba Coffee: Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon – A Testament to Terroir

La Barba Coffee proudly features the Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon, a testament to the profound impact of farming and terroir. This clean, balanced, and delicate coffee exudes bright floral aromas and sophisticated notes of bergamot from Earl Grey, alongside fruity coriander. As it cools, these nuanced notes mellow, allowing the cup to develop an increasingly sweet and creamy, sugary finish, highlighting its exquisite balance and depth.

Mr. Espresso: Brazil Córrego Da Boa Vista – A Shining Single Origin

Mr. Espresso introduces Brazil Córrego Da Boa Vista, a coffee that defies the typical "workhorse" perception of Brazilian beans. While often used for chocolate notes in blends, this offering truly excels as a standalone single-origin espresso and brew. It bursts with incredible freshness and a profusion of floral notes, including lavender and jasmine, followed by vetiver, and concluding with a warm toasted almond finish, distinguishing itself as a light roast with remarkable complexity.

Verve Coffee Roasters: Morning Brew Blend – A Timeless, Balanced Cup

Verve Coffee Roasters presents the Morning Brew Blend, a remarkably balanced and bright coffee inspired by classic music. This easily enjoyable blend offers layered complexity, beginning with a sweet explosion of plum and nectarine, grounded by warming black tea. It culminates in a clean finish that harmonizes all elements, delivering a smooth and timeless cup that echoes its namesake's enduring appeal.

Onyx Coffee Lab: Ethiopia Gore Dako – A Forest Gem of Sweetness

Onyx Coffee Lab proudly includes Ethiopia Gore Dako among its favorites since its inaugural harvest in 2019. Grown within Ethiopia’s pristine native forests, this coffee undergoes a slow ripening process that concentrates its natural sugars. When roasted, the resulting cup delivers delicate notes of stone fruit and a continuous floral bouquet, making it a consistently cherished selection.

Portland Coffee Roasters: Endless Summer – Ethiopian Purity and Brightness

Portland Coffee Roasters features Endless Summer, originating from the esteemed Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm in Ethiopia’s renowned Guji Zone. This area thrives with lush, dense forests, protected through generations by indigenous tribes. Endless Summer comprises 74110 and 74112 varietals, sourced from Ethiopia’s Jimma Agricultural Research Center. Organically grown cherries are meticulously hand-picked for perfection and naturally processed under the open sun, yielding a beautifully bright and pure flavor.

Night Swim Coffee: Kirimahiga AA – Kenyan Excellence in Every Cup

Night Swim Coffee highlights Kirimahiga AA, a prime example of Kenyan coffee excellence. Sourced from smallholder farmers in Murang’a, Kenya, at an altitude of 1700 MASL, this washed process coffee features Ruiru 11, SL 28, and SL 34 varietals. Tasting notes include bright creamsicle, robust black tea, and a rich, syrupy consistency. The Kirimahiga Coffee Factory, established in 1998, benefits from its high-altitude location, moderate temperatures, and rich red volcanic soil, contributing to its exceptional quality.

Joe Coffee: Lincoln Center – A Refreshing and Fruity Delight

Joe Coffee presents the Lincoln Center blend, offering a delightful and refreshing coffee experience. This blend is characterized by its bright and fruity flavor profile, featuring prominent notes of crisp apple blossom, sweet candied grapefruit, and succulent apricot. It's an excellent choice for those seeking a vibrant and uplifting cup, perfect for any time of day.