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TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/27/26: MARLETTE’S: Costa Rica Finca El Diamonte, Anaerobic process, light roast, said by the roaster to possess a distinct cinnamon flavor. https://marlettescoffee.com FREQUENT: Colombia Cauca, La Macarena Farm, Red Bourbon varietal, sugarcane decaff process, unique drying process results in what appears to beContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/24/26: LELEKA: Kenya Nyeri AA, SL28 and SL34 varietal cultivars, washed process, medium roast. Ethiopia Guji, Heirloom varietals, washed process, medium roast. https://leleka.coffee BIRD ROCK: Panama boquete, Las Brujas, Geisha varietal, washed process, light roast. This coffee retails at $69 per 6 oz.;Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/23/26: THREE LEGS: Timor Fair Trade Organic, single origin, medium roast. Papua New Guinea, single origin, medium roast. https://tlcroasters.org BUMP: Bali Blue Moon, Kintamali Highlands, Indonesia; wet hulled Indonesia natural process, dark roast. Single origin. https://bumpcoffee.coContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/26: FREQUENT: Colombia Cauca, Finca El Paraíso, Castillo varietal, sugarcane decaff, washed process with shock finish. Light roast. https://frequentcoffee.com COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Ethiopia Chelchele G1, Yrghacheffe region;  Kurumue, Dago and Wolisho varietals, washed process, light roast (yesterday and tomorrow.) Phillippine Pigtauranan, SitioContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/21/26: THREE LEGS: Dos Mujeres Blend; Aspen’s Blend. https://tlcroasters.org MEMLI: Tanzania Ngorongo, Pacamara AB varietal, washed process, light roast. https://memlicoffee.com GOLDCHILD: Tanzania Songwe, Mbewe Washing Station, light roast. https://goldchildcoffee.comContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/20/26: MARLETTE’S: Ethiopia/Nicaragua/West Java Origin Blend. https://marlettescoffee.com VIGILANTE: Costa Rica el Cristobal, single varietal Caturra, natural process, washed process, dark roast. Peru Tabaconas, medium roast, washed process, small lot. Peru Darkslide, dark roast, uncommon coffee.Peru Clever, Wush Wush/Gesha blend of varietals. Natural process,Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/17/26: SEVEN SEAS: Colombia Tolima, Gesha varietal, washed process, light roast for cold brew. https://sevenseasroasting.com STEADY STATE: Rwanda Karongi, Gitesi Mill, Bourbon varietal, natural process, medium roast. https://steadystateroasting.comContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/16/26: VIGILANTE: Colombia El Fuego Blend. Caturra varietal, dark roast. Recommended by the roaster for french press or espresso brew methods. Costa Rica Chiripo, El Cristobal, Caturra varietal, washed process, light roast, recommended by the roaster for filter cup brew at 201–205 degrees,Continue Reading

Coffees ashore at US ports now; look for these at your roasters in the coming weeks: Colombia Excelso EP 10Costa Rica RomeliaCosta Rica San Rafael TarrazúCosta Rica Sonora Honey natural processGuatemala Huehuetenango SHB EPGuatemala Fairtrade OrganicMexico HG EPMexico SHGMexico SHG EP OrganicMexico Chiapas SHG EP OrganicMexico NKG Bloom Women PowerContinue Reading