TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 8/25/25:
TALITHA: Roaster’s Choice signature blend. This is a week celebrating that roast at Talitha; they’ll focus on this coffee all week long. http://talitha.com
ARCIDIACONO: 7 bean Italian roast espresso. Dark, as you expect it to be. http://arcicoffee.com
MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Colombia Antioquia, La Ventolera, Pink Bourbon varietal, washed process, light roast. Recommended for filter cup or espresso service by the roaster. Direct trade. http://memlicoffee.com
BETTER BUZZ: Bali Blue Moon, organic, Rain Forest Alliance certified. light roast. http://betterbuzzcoffee.com
FRINJ: Though not specific (entirely) to San Diego, ESPRESSO adds this to today’s list because its a fledgling California coffee enterprise that deserves some merit. California Catuai varietal from farms in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Diego counties. Dark roast, osmotic brew recommended (3x ratio water to coffee at relatively low temperature of perhaps 190-200 degrees F; filter cup swirled once and allowed to settle) Through-the-roof expensive. http://frinjcoffee.com
ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffee.com
MANZANITA: Ethiopia Sidamo, Bombe Abore Station, ferment process, slow dried, recommended for filter cup and espresso service by the roaster. Light roast. http://manzanitaroasting.com