TODAY’S COFFEES
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/16/25: TUEXTE: Tanzania Amcos PB. http://tuextecoffeeroasters.com NECTAR: Viennese, Ethiopian, Cold Brew. http://espressfixcoffee.com LELEKA: Burundi Kayanza Gakenke, Bourbon varietal, washed process, Full City roast. Mexico Yajalon, Bourbon and Pacamara varietal, water process decaf. http://leleka.coffee TORQUE: Burundi Ngozi, Bahire, Bourbon varietal, microlot purchased by thisContinue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/15/25: COZY CANINE COFFEE: Luka’s Light Roast Espresso Blend, 50/50 Mexico/Honduras washed process, dark roast. Sleepy Sytles blend; 50/50 Mexico/Mexico decaf, washed process, dark roast. http://cozycaninecoffee.com COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Ethiopia Shakiso Hedeso, Ethiopia Landraces varietal, Guji region, washed process, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.comContinue Reading
COFFEE FEST OBSERVATIONS: Second annual event in SD showcase for new vendors, trends; defines future for commercial coffee here
The Second Annual Coffee Fest ran last weekend at the Broadway Pier and hosted dozens of vendors that showed off their wares and likely directions of specialty coffee trades here. There were some surprises both in direction and in the participants.Cafe Moto and Ryan Brothers, both with decades of historyContinue Reading
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TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/14/25: MARLETTE’S: Ethiopia Wush Wush varietal, anaerobic/washed process, light roast. West Java Blue Batavia, wet hull process, dark roast. Colombia Finca La Manoa Geisha varietal, washed process, light roast; recommended by the roaster for espresso service, filter, and to be served black. http://marlettescoffee.comContinue Reading
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TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/13/25: MOSTRA: Ethiopia Jigesa single origin, washed process, light roast. http://moderntimes.coffee CHINGATE UN CAFE: Mexico Chiapas, Jaltenango de la Paz, Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Mundo Novo and Typica varietals, City (medium light) roast. http://chingateuncafe,com BETTER BUZZ: Bali Blue Moon, organic, Rain Forest Alliance cert,Continue Reading
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TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/10/25: BIRD ROCK: Guatemala Pacamara (hybrid of Pacas and Maragogype) varietal, washed process. The Guatemalan farm is an outlier for the varietal, most of which comes from El Salvador. http://birdrockcoffee.com COFFEE CYCLE: Honduras Marcala, Paraneima varietal, honey process, dark roast. Kenya Kamathura AB,Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/9/25: BIRD ROCK: Panama La Esmeralda, Geisha varietal, washed process, light roast. Much is made of this coffee as it has won awards of various kinds. If you like Bergamot tea, this brew is for you. Panama Montana, Geisha varietal, natural and carbonicContinue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES
NOTABLE COFFEES ARRIVED AT US PORTS THIS WEEK: tariff and all, but some worthy beans to look out for in the coming weeks: Peru Gr 1 Organic Fancy- El Palto (Washed)Peru GR 1 Organic, Fancy, El Palto, washed process. Costa Rica Strictly Hard Bean European Process Fancy, washed process.Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/7/25: ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com BLU: Mexico Veracruz, Tonantzintla, natural process, light roast. http://bluecoffee.co BLUE CHIP: African Espresso. Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia blend, dark roast, sold in 12 lb. bags. http://bluechipcoffeeroaster.com IGNITE: Ethiopia Yrghacheffe, Kochere, Heirloom varietal,Continue Reading
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TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/6/25: MOSTRA: Thailand Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Typica and SJ133 varietals, dark roast. Honduras Lempira, Parainema and IHCAFE‑90 varietals, washed process, light roast. Colombia Rebel Gesha, light roast. Thailand Northern Highlands, Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai and SJ133 varietals, red honey ferment process common toContinue Reading