TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/28/24: COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Guatemala Huehuetenango Los Dos Socios, caturra and bourbon varietals, washed process, light roast. http://coffeeandteacollective.com RYAN BROS.: Espresso Gold, Cowboy Coffee, San Diego Sunrise. http://ryanbroscoffee.com TORQUE: Guatemala Huehuetenango, Edwin’s Reserve, caturra, catuai and bourbon varietals, washed process. One ofContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/27/24: COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Kenya Kamwangi AB, Ruiru 11, SL 28, Batian varietals, washed process. This is a very nice coffee, well taken care of at every level, with beans only slightly smaller than the largest size; it’s why its listed asContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/26/24: ASCEND: Costa Rica House coffee. http://ascendroasters.com VIGILANTE: El Salvador Las Veraneras anaerobic natural process, bourbon and San Pacho varietals, light roast, filter cup or pour over recommended brew method at coffee/water ration 1:15 at 203 degrees F. http://vigilantecoffee.com HOUSE OF BLACK: MexicoContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/25/24: STEADY STATE: Colombia, Campo Hermosa, Pink Bourbon varietal, anaerobic honey process. This coffee is recommended for all brew types and is said to have a distinctly fruity taste resembling watermelons. ESPRESSO has not tried it, so we’re passing on what we’re told,Continue Reading

Costa Rica Romelia Costa Rica San Rafeal TerrazuEthiopia Mokamba G4 Natural processGuatemala Antigua Alom Honduras NKG Bloom Gea OrganicKenya Nguvu AAMexico NKG BloomPapua New Guinea KunjinTanzania Shilanga Peaberry CTanzania southern highland Tanzania Zanzibar Peaberry China DonkaChina Kaku China Guiben washed process China Guiben honey processChina Guiben natural processContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/21/24: MODERN TIMES: Kenya Nguku single origin. Costa Rica bourbon barrel aged Romelia; this coffee is aged for two months in bourbon barrels during the drying/fermenting process. Said to impose a sweeter flavor to the beans. Both it and the Kenya are lightContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/20/24: COMPA: Ethiopia Shantewene Sidamo light roast, natural process, certified organic. Nicaragua Santa Teresa, light roast Catuai varietal, natural process. http://compacoffeeroasters.com ARCIDIACONO: Pregiato 7 bean blend espresso, dark roast. As Italian as San Diego gets. Bialetti, espresso brew methods preferred; drip if you’reContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/19/24: CAFE MOTO: Colombia, Super G, French Roast, Indo Noir, Espresso Moto and Moto Brew. A portion of the proceeds of all one pound bags sold online and in store on June 19 and 20 will be donated to the San Diego ACLU,Continue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/18/24: COFFEE & TEA COLLECTIVE: Guatemala Huehuetenango Los Dos Socios; Caturra and Bourbon varietals, washed process. They indicate a City Roast; we think it’s light roasted. We’re conflicted…http://coffeeandteacollective.com S3 COFFEE BAR: A medium roast Guatemala and a Brazil dark. They were busy andContinue Reading

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/17/24: BIRD ROCK: Panama Don Benjie Orange Bourbon Carbonic Maceration, light roast. Direct trade exclusive to Bird Rock. They bought the farm on this one, literally. As usual, Birdy says it won’t be on point til later, but they’re at it now….http://birdrockcoffee.com THREEContinue Reading