TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/5/26:
COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Colombia Huila, “Anxious”, Pink Bourbon varietal, ferment natural process, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com
CHUCK ROASTS COFFEE: Yemen (!) Anaerobic natural, Al Udaini varietal, rare lot, recommended by the roaster to rest for one week after roasting to develop maximum flavor. It’s there today at Chuck’s place. Bring money. http://chucksroastcoffee.com
TORQUE: Burundi Rotheca Swiss Water process decaf, medium roast. Kudos to Torque for listing trump’s tariff effect that you pay for on their coffees, too. http://torque.coffee
BLU COFFEE: Colombia Huila “Sky”, washed process, full city roast, http://blucoffee.co
VIGILANTE: Ethiopia Sidama Betibiroti, 74111, 74112 varietals, experimental cold carbonic process: Mature coffee cherries left in stainless steel cylinders with water and carbon dioxide to slow the breakdown of sugar. Inoculated with yeast to speed fermentation and held in carbonic state for 120 hours, then dried. Recommended by the roaster for filter cup brew for best body; thicker with french press. 1:15 coffee/water ratio at no warmer than 205 degrees F. http://vigilantecoffee.com