TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/15/25:
ASCEND: Espresso. Picaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com
QUAIL STREET: Tanzania Kilimanjaro Organic, Bourbon, N39, Kent & Local varietals, washed process, dark roast, recommended by the roaster for espresso, filter cup and french press. Guatemala Huehuetenango Candelaria, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí and Pache varietals, medium roast. Likely best as a filter cup. http://quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com
DARK HORSE: Colombia/Mexico Nightwave half caff blend. Full City (medium dark) roast. Guatemala Santa Elisa, Bourbon, Caturra, Sarchimor varietals, light roast, direct trade. http://darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com
CAFEINA CAFE: House blend of El Salvador and Honduras. http://cafeinacafe.com
ZUMBAR: Yemen Mocca Pearl of Tehama, Jadi, Dawaery and Tuffahi varietals, Full City roast. Harvested amid a brutal war there. French press recommended by the roaster. Colombia Huila, Gesha varietal, anaerobic process, light roast. French press recommended by the roaster for this one. http://zumbarcoffee.com
INFLECTION POINT: Papua New Guinea decaf, Arusha and Mundo Novo varietals, washed process, Swiss Water Decaf process, light roast. http://inflectionpoint.coffee
VIGILANTE: Costa Rica El Cristobal, Caturra varietal, anaerobic process, light roast. http://vigilantecoffee.com
EXCELSA: Finally opened for business last Saturday, and today’s roast of Philippine Excelsa is typical of the new org. Excelsa has half the caffein content of the average Arabica and significantly less than the average Robusta. Usually dark roasted, it is said by some to be very smooth and easy to nosh through all day. http://excelsacafe.com