The Espresso

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 12/6/24: VIGILANTE: Guatemala/Ethiopia DANK Espresso blend; Pache and Heirloom varietals, natural process, named after Portland stoner’s term for high quality cannabis. Go figure….http://vigilantecoffee.com MARLETTE’S: Colombia Excelso Bochica, Ethiopia Guji Araga, India Peaberry, Mexico Chiapas organic. http://marlettescoffee.com MAREA: Baja Drift light roast said toContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 12/5/24: BIRD ROCK: The Boulevard signature blend, medium roast. Actually, it’s lightly roasted and Birdy has a penchant for that….http://birdrockcoffee.com COMMON GOOD: Windansea Blend; Three Cities Espresso blend, medium dark, espresso machine brew recommended. http://commongoodcoffee.comContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 12/4/24: STEADY STATE: Uganda Sipi Falls, SL28, SL14, Blue Mountain varietals, anaerobic natural process, light roast. For every brew method including espresso. http://steadystateroasting.com ASCEND: Guatemala Pacaya single origin medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com TORQUE: El Salvador Maria Pacas, light roast,Continue Reading

TODAY’s COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 12/3/24: ACENTO: Ethiopia Nensebo, washed process. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com THE BEAN COFFEE CO.: Organic decaf french roast; organic Mocha Java. http://thebeancoffeecompany.com IDEGO: Brazil Swiss Water Process decaf. Recommended for filter and espresso. http://idegocoffee.com CAFE MOTO: Blue Sky, Espresso Moto, Bravura, Indo Noir, French, Moto Brew,Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 12/2/24: MOSTRA: Philippine Ghost Bear medium roast. http://mostracoffee.com HOUSE OF BLACK:  San Diego Blend; Central & South Americans Arabicas, medium roast. http://hobcoffee.com VIGILANTE: Mexico Mazateca, Typica varietal, washed process, medium roast, recommended for aeropress and filter cup. http://vigilantecoffee.com RYAN BROS.: Christmas Roast. http://ryanbroscoffee.comContinue Reading

New coffees arrived at US ports this month; check for them at your favorite roaster in the coming weeks. NEW ARRIVALSBrazil OberonColombia Huila El Bombo OrganicEthiopia Shantawene G1 Natural OrganicGuatemala Aprocsaa OrganicIndonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1Kenya NguvuMexico Strictly Hig Grown Fairtrade OrganicMexico SHG EP OrganicPeru SHG G1 OrganicSTANDOUTSColombia Huila SupremoIndonesia SumatraContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/27/24: MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Panama Boquete Adaura, Honey process, Gesha varietal, light roast. http://memlicoffee.com ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com STEADY STATE: Colombia Magdalena, single origin, Caturra, Castillo and Colombia varietals, washed process. Recommended for pour over, filter and aeropress. http://steadystateroasting.com VIGILANTE: El SalvadorContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/26/24: BIRD ROCK: A flurry of roasting at Birdy’s now with Kenya Kamwangi AA,  SL-28, SL-34, around 5% of the Ruiru 11 variety. Ruiru is widespread in the region due to its resistance to Coffee Berry Disease and Coffee Leaf Rust and hasContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/25/24: MOSTRA: Son of Ghost Bear….really. http://mostracoffee.com STEADY STATE: Colombia Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo and Colombia varietals, washed process. http://steadystateroasting.com TALITHA: Brazil Verao (Verao means “summer” in Portuguese) single origin, Full City (medium dark) roast, especially recommended for espresso service. http://talitha.com VIGILANTE: El SalvadorContinue Reading