This weekly compilation highlights an exquisite array of whole bean coffee offerings, meticulously selected from renowned roasters across the globe. Each featured coffee boasts a unique story, from its origin and cultivation to its distinct flavor notes and innovative processing techniques. This collection serves as an indispensable guide for coffee connoisseurs seeking to explore the vast and exciting world of specialty coffee, offering diverse options to suit every preference and brewing method.
For those passionate about discovering new and remarkable coffees, this curated list provides a direct gateway to exceptional beans. It’s an opportunity to delve into the artistry of coffee roasting and appreciate the intricate journey each bean undertakes from farm to cup. Whether you're seeking a bright, fruity single-origin or a rich, complex blend, this selection promises to introduce you to remarkable coffees that will undoubtedly enhance your sensory experience.
A Spectrum of Exquisite Single Origins
This week's spotlight shines on a remarkable variety of single-origin coffees, each embodying the unique characteristics of its terroir and the dedication of its producers. Highlights include Luz Mary Galindez from Madcap Coffee, a Colombian Pink Bourbon with notes of strawberry and passion fruit, and Sightglass Coffee's Autumnal Equinox, a harmonious blend featuring strawberry, cocoa nib, and orange blossom honey. These selections offer a glimpse into the diverse flavors achievable through careful cultivation and expert processing.
Further enriching the single-origin landscape are offerings like Colombia El Ramo from Partners Coffee, a celebration of Colombian coffee quality with a fresh, vibrant profile. Klatch Coffee presents the Panama Altieri “Tom” Gesha, a rare and intensely flavored coffee resulting from a unique dry fermentation process. For those seeking decaffeinated options, Equator Coffees offers the Decaf Colombia Las Flores Thermal Shock, a vibrant decaf processed using the chemical-free Swiss Water method. PERC Coffee's Diego Bermudez M-03 from Colombia surprises with warm, comforting notes of cinnamon and maple. From Burundi, Blueprint Coffee’s Turaco offers a complex cup with blackberry, rose, and dark chocolate, while Olympia Coffee’s Kenya Kirimahiga AA Micro Lot 11 delivers bold sweetness and rich body. These single-origin coffees represent the pinnacle of coffee craftsmanship, showcasing distinct regional flavors and innovative processing techniques that result in truly memorable cups. Each selection invites an exploration of its unique taste profile, reflecting the dedication of the farmers and roasters who bring these exceptional beans to life.
Crafted Blends and Unique Profiles
Beyond single origins, this week’s collection features carefully crafted blends and coffees with distinct profiles that promise a captivating brewing experience. Caffé Umbria’s Naturale Blend, sourced ethically from Mexico and South America, offers an earthy cup with notes of stone fruit and lemon zest, perfect for various brewing methods. Stumptown Coffee Roasters' Cold Brew Summer Blend, made with Direct Trade coffees from Rwanda and Costa Rica, delivers fruit-forward acidity and a milk chocolate finish, ideal for both hot and cold brewing.
Additional notable selections include La Barba Coffee’s Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon, a clean and delicate coffee with floral aromas and earl grey notes. Heartwood Coffee introduces Finca Palma Rosa, a coffee from a direct relationship farm that promises a meaningful and flavorful experience. Mr. Espresso's Brazil Córrego Da Boa Vista stands out as a light roast brimming with florals, lavender, and toasted almond, challenging typical Brazilian coffee perceptions. Verve Coffee Roasters’ Morning Brew Blend provides a balanced and bright cup with plum, nectarine, and black tea notes. Onyx Coffee Lab’s Ethiopia Gore Dako boasts delicate stone fruit and floral notes, while Portland Coffee Roasters’ Endless Summer from Ethiopia offers a bright flavor from organically grown cherries. Finally, Night Swim Coffee presents Kirimahiga AA from Kenya, known for its creamsicle, black tea, and syrupy tasting notes, and Joe Coffee’s Lincoln Center delights with apple blossom, candied grapefruit, and apricot. This diverse range of blends and unique profiles demonstrates the ingenuity within the coffee world, offering something to satisfy every preference, from balanced morning brews to adventurous single-origin explorations, each contributing to a rich and varied coffee landscape.