Alaga Sekala is a cooperative wet mill near Jimma, western Ethiopia. The station is at 1850 meters with most of the coffee coming from 1900-2100 meters. Alaga Sekala Cooperative is part of a new initiative our buyer has in Ethiopia to work direct at the coop level. The program is coordinates, agronomists, managers, and business advisers who help each manage debts, re-invest in quality improvements at the mill, and verify distribution of income to all members. This past year, Alaga Sekala won a cup quality competition among all the coops in the area.
In the cup it's peach and apricot fruit notes with jasmine and raw sugar sweetness. The cup flavors intensify as it cools. Hints of orange peel, increased jasmine sweetness, and hazelnut emerge to complete an exceptionally light and flavorful cup.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Espresso : Mr. Tamarind Man
Our current espresso On Tap and also available on the shelves: Mr. Tamarind Man!
This three bean espresso will jingle-jangle all over your tongue. It starts with a Sumatra from the Northern Lake Toba region, Ethiopia Illubabor, and a sweet Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi.
In the cup it's tamarind and stone fruit with light molasses sweetness and a plum/raisin finish. Cocoa highlights linger on the tongue. Yum!
This three bean espresso will jingle-jangle all over your tongue. It starts with a Sumatra from the Northern Lake Toba region, Ethiopia Illubabor, and a sweet Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi.
In the cup it's tamarind and stone fruit with light molasses sweetness and a plum/raisin finish. Cocoa highlights linger on the tongue. Yum!
Friday, March 02, 2012
Rwanda Jomba Vunga
New at caffe d'bolla! Fresh out of the roaster, and currently available Whole Bean: Rwanda Jomba Vunga!
Vunga cooperative is a washing station in Jomba, Nyabihu, Western Rwanda. The Vunga station is at 1463 meters, with coffee coming from the surrounding hills ranging from 1700 to 2100 meters. The area borders the Virunga national forest, which has a healthy mountain gorilla population, and is just a couple hours from the borders of Uganda and DRC.
In the cup it's mandarin orange sweetness with orange zest with hints of spiced apple and cinnamon. A wonderful balance of sweetness and bright fruited cup flavors.
Vunga cooperative is a washing station in Jomba, Nyabihu, Western Rwanda. The Vunga station is at 1463 meters, with coffee coming from the surrounding hills ranging from 1700 to 2100 meters. The area borders the Virunga national forest, which has a healthy mountain gorilla population, and is just a couple hours from the borders of Uganda and DRC.
In the cup it's mandarin orange sweetness with orange zest with hints of spiced apple and cinnamon. A wonderful balance of sweetness and bright fruited cup flavors.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu
Fresh out of the roaster, and available Whole Bean at caffe d'bolla right now... Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu.
This is a pulp natural process Limu area coffee from the mysteriously-named Helen gebrenigus exporter. This coffee is from a private farm that was then sold through the ECX, so we don't know the exact farm, but we do know it is shade grown, and the cup quality is outstanding.
In the cup it's peach, mango, apricot, with elements of coriander and lemon grass, and a touch of honey sweetness. An amazing find!
This is a pulp natural process Limu area coffee from the mysteriously-named Helen gebrenigus exporter. This coffee is from a private farm that was then sold through the ECX, so we don't know the exact farm, but we do know it is shade grown, and the cup quality is outstanding.
In the cup it's peach, mango, apricot, with elements of coriander and lemon grass, and a touch of honey sweetness. An amazing find!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Guatemala Acatenango - Finca La Soledad
Fresh out of the roaster: Guatemala Acatenango - Finca La Soledad.
Finca La Soledad has been in the Perez family since 1985. It is named in honor of a Perez grandmother, Soledad. The family has built the highest caliber ecologically sound mill, and father and son work the farm, including roasting and cupping to maximize cup quality. A step beyond first class for a coffee farm.
In the cup it's apricot with sweet almond and hazelnut notes, with hints of raisin and warm aromatic spices.
Finca La Soledad has been in the Perez family since 1985. It is named in honor of a Perez grandmother, Soledad. The family has built the highest caliber ecologically sound mill, and father and son work the farm, including roasting and cupping to maximize cup quality. A step beyond first class for a coffee farm.
In the cup it's apricot with sweet almond and hazelnut notes, with hints of raisin and warm aromatic spices.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Ethiopia Illubabor - Camp Cooperative
Whole Bean Available, and On the Siphon right now: Ethiopia Illubabor - Camp Cooperative.
Camp is in the Illubabor district of western Ethiopia. Camp is part of a new initiative our buyer has to work direct at the coop level. The organization coordinates agronomists and managers for each of the coops, and also has a business adviser that helps each manage their debt, re=invest in quality improvements at the mill, and verifies distribution of income to all members.
In the cup it's peach, almond, and floral notes with hints of cocoa and lemon and a mild cane-sugar sweetness. Another fantastic Ethiopian offering. Winner!
Camp is in the Illubabor district of western Ethiopia. Camp is part of a new initiative our buyer has to work direct at the coop level. The organization coordinates agronomists and managers for each of the coops, and also has a business adviser that helps each manage their debt, re=invest in quality improvements at the mill, and verifies distribution of income to all members.
In the cup it's peach, almond, and floral notes with hints of cocoa and lemon and a mild cane-sugar sweetness. Another fantastic Ethiopian offering. Winner!
Monday, February 06, 2012
Guatemala Antigua Hacienda Carmona Pulcal
First batch is On Shelf, but almost SOLD OUT! This one is Guatemala Antigua Hacienda carmona Pulcal. Come grab a bag today!
Hacienda Carmona is a third generation farm located in Antigua at 5200-6100 feet altitude. They call the single-farm coffee from Carmona "Cafe Pulcal" which is also the name of their mill. The farm dates to early colonial times, but coffee was planted in the 1800s when the farm was acquired by the Zelaya family, and first exported in 1918. Carmona has been run by Maria Zelaya Aguirre since 1959.
In the cup it's blackberry with a raisin and grape sweetness. Smooth bittersweet cocoa highlights as it cools.
Hacienda Carmona is a third generation farm located in Antigua at 5200-6100 feet altitude. They call the single-farm coffee from Carmona "Cafe Pulcal" which is also the name of their mill. The farm dates to early colonial times, but coffee was planted in the 1800s when the farm was acquired by the Zelaya family, and first exported in 1918. Carmona has been run by Maria Zelaya Aguirre since 1959.
In the cup it's blackberry with a raisin and grape sweetness. Smooth bittersweet cocoa highlights as it cools.
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