TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 1/6/23:
SHED LIGHT COFFEE ROASTERS posts its roasts for the coming week of 1/9/23 as follows: 1. Mexico – Triunfo Verde: Region: Jaltenango, Chiapas; Farm: 51 smallholder women members of Triunfo Verde Cooperative; Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica; Altitude: 900–1800 masl (meters above sea level): Washed Process; Women Coffee Producers Program; Organic, Fair Trade; “A superbly balanced, sweet, organic coffee with notes of praline, burnt sugar, caramel, and coffee cherry. Incredibly smooth and well-rounded. A customer favorite!”12oz Whole Bean – $17.
2. Ethiopia – Kayon Mountain Farm: Region: Shakiso, East Guji, Oromia; Farm: Kayon Mountain Farm; Variety: 74110, 74112; Altitude: 1900–2200 masl; Natural process; Organic, Fair Trade; “A complex cup with floral jasmine, black currant, and fig jam notes with a hint of aged balsamic vinegar on the finish. An organic, natural process coffee with all of the juicy, fruity, floral notes we’ve come to expect from natural Ethiopian coffees.” 12oz Whole Bean – $18
3. Brazil – Fazendas Dutra: Region: São João do Manhuaçu, Minas Gerais; Farm: Jatoba; Altitude: 900-1300 masl; Variety: Catucai, Yellow Catucai; Pulped Natural (honey process); Organic, Fair Trade. “This organic honey-processed coffee from Brazil is a special one. Mellow and sweet, with notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, orange zest, and dried fruits. The finish is smooth and balanced. Great for espresso as well.” 12oz Whole Bean – $16
4. Ethiopia – Yebuna Terara DECAF: Region: Jimma & Guji Zones; Farm: JARC Smallholders; Variety: Heirloom Cultivars; Altitude: 1900–2200 masl; Dry Process / Wet Hulled / SWP Decaf; Organic, Fair Trade “Flavors of ripe berries, stone fruits, and rustic sweeteners prevail here. The top notes are sweet plum, molasses, and gingerbread. A beautifully full-bodied medium roast decaf.” 12oz Whole Bean – $20
All Shed Light coffees are single-origin, organic, and fair trade. We roast all coffee to order and deliver it locally within 72 hours of roasting. Purchase at https://shedlightcoffee.com. We offer free local delivery throughout San Diego!