The Espresso

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/17/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Granjeros Organic, Bourbon and Typica varietals, washed process, dark roast; recommended by the roaster for drip, filter cup or French press method. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, heirloom varietal. http://marlettescoffee.com ASCEND: Ethiopia Agaro, light roast. http://ascendroasters.com PAPPALECCO: Espresso, dark Italian styleContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/16/25: VIGLIANTE: Bolivia Sol de la Manana, microlot, Pacamara varietal, natural process, light roast. An unusually large bean size. http://vigilantecoffee.com MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Bolivia Licoma, Red Catuai varietal, washed process. Said to be extremely mild by the roaster. http://memlicoffee.com MODERN TIMES: Guatemala MayaContinue Reading

COFFEES AFLOAT AND INBOUND TO CALIFORNIA AT LONG BEACH AND OAKLAND AT MIDNIGHT, 6/13. Others landed at those ports by today. Look for these at your favorite roasters in the coming weeks: Colombia Washed Excelso EP10 AFLOATColombia Washed Excelso EP10Colombia Washed Excelso EP10 Organic AFLOATColombia Washed Excelso EP10 OrganicCosta RicaContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/12/25: OB BEANS: Mexico Dark, Bali. http://obbeans.com ACENTO: experimental dark roast Ethiopian. Few details. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com CAFE MOTO: 442, Blue Sky, Espresso Moto, Indo Noir, French, Guatemala fair trade organic, French 2 and Bravura decaf. http://cafemoto.com COMPA: Tanzania Mwangoka, Bourbon varietal, natural process, lightContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/11/25: THREE LEGS: Big Dude Blend. Colombia Sierra Nevada Single Origin. Both light roasts. http://tlcroasters.orgContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/10/25: MOSTRA: India Pearl Mountain, natural process, light roast. http://mostracoffee.com MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Granjeros organic, washed process, available in light or dark roast levels; each said to offer distinct flavor characteristics. http://marlettescoffee.com ASCEND: Agaro light roast. http://ascendroasters.com ZUMBAR: Papua New Guinea Jiwaka ArufaContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/9/25: BIRD ROCK: El Salvador (unfortunately) El Matanzo, Pacamara varietal, washed process, light roast. http://birdrockcoffee.com ACHILLES: Honduras light roast. Tanzania Kitamu Peaberry, Bourbon, Kent SL32 varietals, washed process, light roast. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com NECCESITY: Colombia Tolima, washed process, light roast. http://necessitycoffee.com GOLDCHILD: Honduras, Tanzania. http://goldchildcoffee.comContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/6/25: ACENTO: Guatemala Finca los Naranjales, light roast. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com DAVID’S ROASTING: Half Caff light roast. Papua New Guinea Simbu region, Western Highlands, medium roast. Tanzania Peaberry, light roast, single origin. http://davidsroasting.com PARABOLA: Papua New Guinea, Jikawa, Western Highlands, washed natural process, light roast.Continue Reading

TODAY”S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/5/25: BLUE CHIP: Cowboy Blend, dark and medium roast Arabica. Kenya/Tanzania/Ethiopia African blend espresso, dark roast. This company offers coffees in increments from 12 oz., to 12lbs. in bags. http://bluehchipcoffeeroaster.com COSMIC BLOOM: Colombia La Palma y El Tucan, Castillo varietal, wet lactic process,Continue Reading