TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/8/26:
NEWS NOTES: Public Square Coffeehouse in La Mesa suddenly ceased operations. Staff are concerned over lack of payment and lawsuits are expected.
ON APRIL 11, the Specialty Coffee of America Show will commence at the SD Convention Center. ESPRESSO will make the rounds and return with news of new coffee, machines and systems.
BIRD ROCK: Kenya Karagoto AA, Ruiru, SL 28 and SL 34 varietals, washed process, light roast. Ethiopia Natural Bombe, Heirloom varietal, washed process, light roast. http://birdrockcoffee.com
TALITHA: Ethiopia Shantawene Sidamo. light roast.http://talithacoffee.com
ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
ARCIDIACONO: 5 bean espresso roast. Dark roast Italian style. No crybabies allowed. http://arcicoffee.com