TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/4/26:
BIG STEP: Ethiopia Sidama, Zero fermentation washed 74158, grown at 2300m, Alo Coffee. This coffee was grown at Faficho Village and produced at the Safo Station (Alo Main Station). The producer skipped fermentation to allow for a pure representation of the variety. Lightly roasted and characterized by gentle fruit and tea notes. Prices $24 4.4oz / $43 8.8oz.
Ethiopia Yrghacheffe, Washed Heirloom varietal, grown at 2200m, by Mikiyas Bogale. Mikiyas Bogale produced this washed heirloom at his washing station, which he inherited from his father in 2020. The coffee was grown around Gerse Kebele and the region produces roughly 300 bags per year. Once sorted and pulped, the coffee is fermented in large tanks for 48-72hrs. This coffee has some lovely citrus notes and sweetness like golden raisin. Light roast. $25 8.8oz
Kenya Nyeri; Washed SL28 Field Blend varietal, grown at 1700m, Tegu Factory. This AB separation comes from the Tegu Factory, which sits in the foothills between the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya. This coffee is dynamic, featuring interesting tart berry notes and some fun complexity. Light roast. Prices: $21 4.4oz / $35 8.8oz. https://bigstepcoffee.com
FREQUENT: Colombia Huila, Marion Bolanos farm, Pink Bourbon varietal, thermal shock sugarcane decaff process, light roast. Recommended by the roaster to rest two to four days after roasting before brewing with all brew methods. https://frequentcoffee.com
FRINJ: California Carpinteria, Vedder Ranch, Geisha varietal, enzyme ferment, washed process, dried 10 days. Light roast. This coffee comes from the northernmost part of the coffee belt, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and is roasted in San Diego. Bring money. https://frinjcoffee.com