John Rippo

TODAY’s COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/20/25: MOSTRA: Panama Boquete, Geisha varietal, Strictly Hard Bean, (SHB) washed process, light roast. http://mostracoffee.com RYAN BROS.: Coronado Moonlight, Espresso Gold, Decaf Espresso. http://ryanbroscoffee.com LELEKA: Burundi Kayanza, Bourbon varietal, washed process, City roast. http://leleka.coffee ZUMBAR: Guatemala Santa Rosa, Red Catuai varietal, washed process,Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/29/25: JUANT: Costa Rica Arabicas; Bourbon, Caturra, Obata & Venecia varietals, washed process, light roast. Mexico Veracruz; Typica, Marsellesa, Garnica varietals, washed process, light roast. http://jauntcoffee.com SEVEN SEAS: Colombia decaf. http://sevenseasroasting.com VIGILANTE: Colombia Tio Conejo, Caturra varietal, washed process, light roast. http://vigilantecoffee.comContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/28/25: COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Costa Rica Chirripo, Milenio varietal, washed process, light roast. Costa Rica El Llano, Milenio varietal, honey process, light roast. (Milenio is a first-generation (F1) hybrid originating from a cross between rust-resistant T5296 and Ethiopian landrace Rume Sudan. It was developedContinue Reading

COFFEES INBOUND AND ARRIVED AT U.S. PORTS IN OCTOBER, with some interesting microlots. Look for these at your favorite roaster in the coming weeks:Colombia Finca PalmichalEthiopia Sidamo Shantawene Natural G1 OrganicPapua New Guinea AA Timuza OrganicPapua New Guinea Korofeigu OrganicPeru APROSELVA Fairtrade OrganicPeru El Oso (COOPAFSI) Fairtrade Organic MICROLOTS ARRIVEDContinue Reading

TODAY’s COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/23/25: MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Colombia Antioquia, La Venterola, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic natural process, light roast. http://memlicoffee.com COMMON GOOD: Mexico Chiapas El Mezcal, dark roast. Three Cities Espresso Colombia Sumatra Brazil blend, Bourbon, Typica, Catucai, Mundo Nuvo varietals, dark roast for espresso service.Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/22/25: ACHILLES: Zambia Kateshi Estate, Catimor, SL28, SL34 varietals, washed process, Full City roast. Tanzania Peaberry, Bourbon and Kent varietals, washed process, dark roast. Guatemala and Colombia single origin coffees. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com SEVEN SEAS: Mexico Chiapas, Siltepec, El Jaguar. Dark roast. Tanzania Iloma, naturalContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/21/25: TALITHA: Arise Signature blend. Medium roast. http://talitha.com CAFFE CALABRIA: Frexico blend, Mexitalian blend, French Roast, Sumatra single orgin dark roast. http://caffecalabria.com FLOR & SEED: Mexico Chiapas, Maribel Meza, Caturra varietal, washed process, Medium roast. http://florandseed.com ACENTO: Guatemala Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Finca la Montanita;Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/20/25: MODERN TIMES: Autumn blend of Ethiopia and Guatemala; Pacific Blend, Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea. http://moderntimes.coffee MOSTRA: Honduras Ana Suyapa Munoz, Parainema, IHCAFE‑90 varietals, washed process, light roast. Thailand Northern Highlands, Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai and SJ133 varietals, red honey process, delayed, CityContinue Reading

COFFEES ARRIVED AT U.S. PORTS IN OCTOBER. Look for these at your preferred roasters in the coming weeks: ARRIVED AT OAKLAND:Colombia Finca PalmichalIndonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1 TP OrganicMexico Agata Washed RobustaMexico NKG Bloom Women Power ZongolicaPeru El Oso (COOPAFSI) Fairtrade OrganicPeru APROSELVA Fairtrade OrganicETHIOPIA COFFEEEthiopia Yirgacheffe G2 WashedEthiopia Yirgacheffe G2Continue Reading