TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/3/25: DARK HORSE: Colombia Tolima, Black Condor, Caturra and Castillo varietals, washed process, direct trade between farm and roaster. Colombia Huila, coffee fermented with orange and guava/washed process, experimental coffee, exclusive release, Purple Caturra varietal, Direct Trade, light roast (no surprise there), expensive,Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/2/25: ON 30 MAY, BUONA FORCHETTA RESTAURANT in Golden Hill was attacked by armed men, presumed to be federal agents, who captured and absconded several staff said to be undocumented workers. The armed agents were successfully harried by locals, enraged at the kidnappings,Continue Reading
Cafe Bassam in Banker’s Hill offers a new way to dispense coffee–in wine glasses. The glass offers the same volume as a mug, is easier and quicker to wash and sterilize and saves the cost of cup sleeves and paper cups. Clientele seems to approve the innovation.Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/30/25: TORQUE: Finca Terrerito Honduras; Gigesa Guji -Ethiopia; Gigesa Suke Decaf Ethiopia; Red Harmony, Colombia. http://torque.coffee MOSTRA: Honduras Jose Federico Salvador light roast. http://mostracoffee.com BIRD ROCK: Colombia Suyusama Program, Castillo, Colombia and Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast, limited microlot offering. http://birdrockcoffee.comContinue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/29/25: REVOLUTION ROASTERS: Colombia La Amiga, single origin, washed process, medium roast, recommended by the roaster for french press, filter cup and espresso brew. http://revoroasters.com ASCEND: Espresso. Dark roast. http://ascendroasters.com ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com COFFEE ‘N TALK: Tanzinia, Peru, Honduras single origins.Continue Reading
TODAY”S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/28/25: MOSTRA: Phillippine dark roast blend called Papa Bear, presumably for Father’s Day. No data. India Pearl Mountain light roast. India coffees are uncommon here, which is unfortunate. http://mostracoffee.com PARABOLA: Espresso Statera dark roast blend of Mexico, El Salvador, Brazil and Ethiopia beans.Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/27/25: CAFFE CALABRIA: Papua New Guinea single origin, dark roast; Coronado blend; Mexico organic. http://caffecalabria.com ACENTO: Costa Rica Palmichal, washed process, medium light roast. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com MARLETTE’S: Ethiopia Guji, Heirloom varietal; Brazil Serra de Canastra, washed process, light roast. http://marlettescoffee.com CAFEINA: El Salvador/Honduras houseContinue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/23/25: VIGILANTE: Peru Cajamarca, Typica and Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast, recommended for filter cup brew at 1:15 coffee/water ratio at 203 degrees F, max. Not recommended for espresso brew by the roaster. http://vigilantecoffee.com MOSTRA: India Pearl Mountain, natural process, light roast.Continue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/22/25: MARLETTE’S: Rwanda peaberry, Bourbon varietal, recommended for espresso brew by the roaster. http://marlettescoffee.com BIRD ROCK: Ethiopia Sidama Keramo, washed process, light roast. This will be called “The Bird” at Birdy’s for some inexplicable reason, and will be available from today at theirContinue Reading
TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 5/21/25: INTERIM: Guatemala light roast. http://interimcoffee.com STEADY STATE: Colombia Santander, Prendera Tabi varietal, anaerobic process, dark roast, best as filter cup though recommended for coarse roast and careful water/temp ratios for best extraction. http://steadystateroasting.com CHUCK ROASTS COFFEE: Peru Geisha, microlot, dark. http://chuckroastscoffee.com CHEAPContinue Reading
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