John Rippo

COFFEES ARRIVED AT U.S. PORTS IN APRIL: These are subject to tariff and will reflect higher prices at every step of the market: Colombia Huila ExcelsoColombia Supremo Popayan Costa Rica San Rafael, Terrazu Guatemala Strictly Hard Bean Euro Process Organic Indonesia Java AWP1Mexico NKG Bloom Maya Papua New Guinea Korofeigu OrganicPeruContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/24/25: NOTE: Just Colombian Coffee reports that its CEO, Luis Arias, has suffered a family emergency out of state that will be resolved shortly. Orders pending for coffees from that firm will be processed on his return. ACENTO: Mexico, Alma Oscura blend, darkContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/23/25: VISITOR: Guatemala Atitlan, Tipica, Bourbon & Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast. http://visitorcoffeeroasters.com QUAIL STREET: Colombia Valle del Cauca, decaf, excelso, Castillo and Caturra varietals, washed, sugarcane process to remove caffeine. Full City (medium dark) roast. http://quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com KING’S CRAFT: Nicaragua Pacamara, Jinotega/Chimborazo,Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/22/25: CHUCK’S ROAST: Peru Geisha. Official release today. Microlot, certified organic, anearobic process, light roast. http://chucksroastscoffee.com COSMIC BLOOM: Colombia Huila La Esmeralda Java Natural Norbey Quimbayo; this mouthful of names is of Java varietal, natural process and Full City (medium dark) roast. LimitedContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/21/25: NOTE: There are over 240 commercial coffee roasting operations in San Diego County now. PARABOLA: Honduras Marcala, Fair Trade Organic, washed process, Full City (medium dark) roast. Abuelitas Dark Blend; Mexico/Honduras, washed process, Full City roast. http://parabolacoffee.com MOTHERLAND: Burundi/Congo blend; direct FairContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/18/25: VIGILANTE: Burundi Gisoko, Cankuzo, Bourbon varietal, washed process, City (medium) roast. Recommended by roaster for all brew methods at coffee/water ration of 1:15 at 203 degrees F. http://vigilantecoffee.com ACENTO: Honduras Marcala, Finca Las Marias, direct trade, dark roast, recommended by the roasterContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/17/25: COMMON GOOD: Mexico Chiapas El Mezcal, single origin, light roast. http://commongoodcoffee.com STEADY STATE: Colombia Santander,Tabi varietal, anaerobic natural process, light roast. http://steadystateroasting.com RYAN BROS.: Brazil Single Origin dark roast. Broadway Blues, fair trade certified, dark roast. http://ryanbroscoffee.com COFFEE SHIPPING NEWS: A newContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/16/25: CAFE MOTO: Blue Sky, Indo Noir, Moto Brew and Moto Brew decaf; French roast; Papua New Guinea and Mexico Chiapas. http://cafemoto.com STEADY STATE: Colombia organic, Ethiopia Adenech, Peru organic. http://steadystateroasting.com THREE LEGS: Colombia organic, Aspen’s Blend, House Espresso. http://tlcroasters.org COMPA: House Blend;Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 4/15/25: CAFEINA CAFE: House blend, medium roast. http://cafeinacafe.com BLUE CHIP: Ethiopia Sidama, Nitisol grown, medium roast. http://bluehchipcoffeeroaster.com HOUSE OF BLACK: Costa Rica single origin, Villalobos and Villa Sarachi varietals, washed process, light roast. http://hobcoffee.com ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com PARABOLA: Honduras fair tradeContinue Reading