Kenya Kirinyaga Kiangoi AB

Yiching says-- 

It's been quite busy at the shop, and John's been roasting a lot. There are many new coffees this season that John's been putting up on the shelves and also featuring on our siphon coffee menu. I, however, have not been at the shop much and therefore haven't been posting much about these coffees... but here I am, determined to post more and tell you more about some of the most popular beans we're offering at caffe d'bolla.



And this post is about a super delicious African coffee-- Kenya Kirinyaga Kiangoi AB.

Kiangoi is a coffee mill in Kenya. It is one of he processing stations of the Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society. While we like estate coffees, sometimes the quality from certain co-ops is superior. In a cooperative, each member is tending to only 200-500 trees on less than a hectare, as opposed to a huge estate that uses agribusiness growing methods. This more "personal" attention is reflected in the cup. Outstanding!

In the cup it's grape, mango, mulling spices, and vanilla bean with a refreshing apple acidity.

Come pick up a bag before it's done for the season!

Colombia Narino Buesaco

Another delicious Colombian coffee is fresh out of the roaster! Colombia Narino Buesaco.

The small town of Buesaco is on the Pacific Coast side of Colombia in the greater Department of Narino. This is a very unique part of Colombia in that coffee can be grown at extremely high altitudes due to the proximity of the equatorial climate. This particular lot is made up from a few small-holders in the area, all producing coffee on less than 2 hectares each.

In the cup it's apple juice and creamy caramel with a smooth cocoa finish. Yummy!

Colombia Familia Guerra - Gallineta

Oh we really should be blogging more! It's been quite busy at the shop, and with the baby with us all the time it's sometimes hard to sit down even for a minute.

With that said, we do try to keep everyone updated with what's going on at the caffe on Facebook, so be sure to Like us on our page and read up on what's coming out of the roaster, new espresso on tap, and fun photos, etc..

Anyhow, one of the coffees that just came out of the roaster is Colombia Familia Guerra - Gallineta.

This is a 3rd generation family farm in the central area of Colombia. Their farm is large, so they have the areas divided into separate plots to control each lot of coffee they offer. This coffee (Gallineta) comes from the plateau on Plot #10.

In the cup it's candied fruit nectar with a buttery caramel and honey sweetness in the background.

Don't forget to pick up a bag for your weekend brewing!

Ethiopia Kaffa - Michiti Coop

John's been roasting quite a bit, and also introducing new coffees to the shop!

One of the newest greens we got in is Ethiopia Kaffa - Michiti Coop.

Michiti is a cooperative in the far Western area of Ethiopia called Kaffa, where coffee is said to originate as an understory plant in the dense forests. Michiti was our buyer's favorite coffee from this area, and has 260 coop members growing coffee on small farms at a range of 1700 to 1900 meters. In this area, much coffee is simply planted in the forests, untended, then harvested when ripe. Other coffee is simply found growing wild and harvested. A few farms are more intentionally planted, pruned, and improved over time. The cooperative paid a record dividend to farmers this year after the harvest, based on the premium price we paid for their coffee. And it deserves it!

In the cup it's dried peach and strawberry with ginger, cinnamon, and coriander, caramel cookie notes in the background. A must have coffee.

Brazil Fazenda Furnas DP - Lot One

Roasted and Ready!

Fazenda Furnas is an 800 hectare farm located in the Predralva region of Carmo de Minas. It is owned and operated by Rinaldo Junquiera, who has created a fairly modern operation which includes sustainable water recycling where water collected in a pond is re-used for his farming. The micro-climate of this region allows for a sweeter and cleaner cup than traditional Brazils.

In the cup it's delicately layered raspberry, mango, green grape and banana fruit sweetness nestled on a soft, viscous body of raw sugar and soft caramel.

Kenya Nyeri Ndaro-ini AB

We had an all-African siphon menu this past week, and everyone loved these coffees!



Kenya Nyeri Ndaro-ini AB has been superb on siphon.

Ndaro-ini Factory is near Karatina town in the Nyeri District f central Kenya and is part of the Gikanda Cooperative Society, which is made up from the Gichatha-ini, Kangocho, and Ndaro-ini Cooperatives. The name takes the first few letters of each factory/wet mill. Ndaro-ini Factory sits at about 1600 masl, and is planted mostly with SL-28 varietal, which is consistently the top Kenyan varietal.

In the cup it's juicy blackberry and apple with honey sweetness and a balanced cinnamon and cardamon spice essence. An incredible coffee.

Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Konga - DP

Another great Yirga Cheffe just came out of the roaster!

This is an exceptional Dry Processed offering of heirloom varietals from small-holder farmers in the Gedeo zone of Yirga Cheffe. This comes from an elevation of 1900 to 2300 masl. This coffee was sun-dried on raised screen beds. The circulation of the air promotes a sweeter, cleaner cup.

In the cup it's sweet tropical fruit and berry notes with hints of aromatic spice interwoven throughout. An incredible coffee.

Kenya Nyeri AB Gatomboya

John has been roasting coffee almost every other day to keep the shelves filled. Delicious Single Origin coffees for you everyday!

One of the most popular coffees this week is Kenya Nyeri AB Gatomboya.

Gatomboya is a small wet mill and washing station aligned with Barichu Coffee Society. Just like last year, our buyer did not want to risk losing this coffee in a bidding war at auction, so they bought it direct from the cooperative at a premium to secure this lot. This coffee shipped vacuum packed, like all the small producer lots from Kenya, in order to maintain pristine quality.

In the cup it's ripe stone fruit, from peach skin, to the heavier note of the mango. Honey sweetness and hints of cocoa linger throughout the cup. A wonderful coffee.

Nicaragua Dipilito Finca El Recuerdo

Just roasted: Nicaragua Dipilito Finca El Recuerdo.

Finca El Recuerdo is a small family run farm located in a mountainous region of Nicaragua that borders Honduras. This farm sits at about 1400 masl amidst a dense canopy of trees. Processing is simple: Overnight fermentation, washing, and patio drying.

In the cup it's toasted almond with hints of praline sweetness and golden raisin highlights. Smooth baker's chocolate in the finish.

Guatemala Huehuetenango Tono Sanchez

Our first batch of Guatemala Huehuetenango Tono Sanchez is roasted and ready!

Antonio "Tono" Sanchez's farm is located in the Chichimes region of Huehuetenango and sits at about 1500-1800 masl. He has been a buyer for about 40 years, and decided to purchase this farm with his brother's help. Although they process coffee for small farms in the area, this lot is only from coffee grown on the Sanchez farm.

In the cup it's apple and hints of cinnamon with a cocoa finish up front. As it cools, blackberry, juicy apple, and pear notes emerge. Wow!

Guatemala Huehuetenango Finca Regalito

Lots of Guatemala Single Origin coffees available both On Siphon and Whole Bean at caffe d'bolla right now. Fresh out of the roaster this morning: Guatemala Huehuetenango Finca Regalito.

Regalito, which means "little gift," is comprised of 2nd and 3rd generation coffee farmers and focuses on "Specialty Grade" coffee. It is located from 1300-1700 masl in a valley between two steep mountainsides which provides the perfect microclimate for coffee growing.

In the cup it's date and raisin notes with peach and nectarine highlights. Almond and caramel with hints of chocolate as it cools.

China Yunnan ManZhongTian

Whoa! Our first batch of Single Origin coffee from China - China Yunnan ManZhongTian -  has just come out of the roaster!

This coffee come from a small farm in ManZhongTian, a province in Yunnan, China. The farm sits at 1300 masl along the ManLau River, which provides the natural sweetness in the cup. This is the first coffee we have found above Specialty Grade from China. This is a Wet Processed Organic crop, farmed and meticulously processed by local villagers on land donated by the Chinese government.

In the cup it's nut and light raisin sweetness with muted melon notes. Cinnamon and refined sugar highlights throughout.

Sulawesi Toaraco Seletan Peaberry

Another batch of Sulawesi Toaraco Seletan Peaberry has just been roasted and ready... in time for your weekend home-coffee-brewing!



This coffee is part of a relatively emerging processing method in Indonesia. Rather than using the wet-processed Giling Basa, this coffee is "dry hulled." This is closer to what you find in Central America or Africa, and it produces a similar cup. This coffee was harvested from about 1500 meters, where a sweeter, more Central American-ish profile can be captured.

In the cup it's apple, starfruit, and green grape with a caramel and honey sweetness. A wonderful surprise for an Indonesian coffee!

Ethiopia Zonegediyo Kochere Yirga Cheffe

Roasted and Ready! Our first batch of Ethiopia Zonegediyo Kochere Yirga Cheffe of the season.

This is a stand-out wet-processed offering from the Southern zone, from within the Kochere region of Yirga Cheffe. This comes from the Alemu washing station and is a competition class coffee that works on many roast levels.

In the cup it's toffee, black tea, and a hint of lychee up front with a raw sugar sweetness. As it cools, it opens up to smooth Meyer lemon, pomelo, and floral honey sweetness. Exceptional!

Brazil Carmo de Minas - Fazenda Kaquend

Roasted and Ready! Brazil Carmo de Minas - Fazenda Kaquend.

Fazenda Kaquend has a 200 year tradition of coffee production. This family owned farm has won too many awards to list, including #1 in Cup of Excellence. This lot is a pulp natural process from an area 1100 - 1400 masl.

In the cup it's buttered orange cookie notes with praline sweetness. Green tea, citrus, plum, and light caramel as it cools.

Get a bag today!

Ethiopia Grade 1 Aramo - DP

Ethiopia Grade 1 Aramo - DP just roasted!

This coffee comes from the highlands of Yirga Cheffe, from the village of Aramo. This is from many small farm lots within the village. This heirloom vairetal comes from one particular area at 1900-2100 masl and is naturally processed and sun-dried on raised African beds.

In the cup it's sweet floral ntes and buttered caramel, as it begins to cool, apricot, mango, nectarine, lychee, and strawberry fruit notes come alive in the cup. Exceptional.

Ethiopia Chelelektu Yirga Cheffe

A new batch of Ethiopia Chelelektu Yirga Cheffe just came out of the roaster!

This lot of heirloom varietals was produced by about 600 small holder farmers and prepared to grade one standards. It was processed at the Teklu Dembel washing station near the town of Che'elelektu in the Kochere Woreda of Yirga Cheffe.

In the cup it's apricot, tangerine, white peach and cherry notes with a honey-maple sweetness. Wow!

Pick up a bag today!

Guatemala Acatenango Finca El Carmen

Our first batch of Guatemala Acatenango Finca El Carmen has just been roasted and ready for you to pick up at the shop!

Finca El Carmen is located on the eastern side of Acatenango Volcano, at elevations as high as 1900 masl. The farm is owned and operated by Juan Jose Mejia who processes coffees on the estate using traditional fermentation and sun-drying methods.

In the cup it's delicate sugar sweetness with raisin, caramel and berry highlights.

Come get yours today!

Sulawesi Toaraco Seletan Peaberry

A delicious Single Origin Peaberry coffee from Sulawesi!

This coffee is part of a relatively emerging processing method in Indonesia. Rather than using the wet-processed Giling Basah, this coffee is "dry hulled." This is closer to what you find in Central America or Africa, and it produces a similar cup. This coffee was harvested from about 1500 meters, where a sweeter, more Central American-ish profile can be captured.

In the cup it's apple, starfruit, and green grape with caramel and honey sweetness. A wonderful surprise from an Indonesian coffee!

Nicaragua Acopio Suyatal

Roasted and Ready at caffe d'bolla today - Nicaragua Acopio Suyatal. It's the first batch of the season.

This is a small holder lot from Finca Acopio Suyatal, which is in Dipilto, a region that borders Honduras on the Northern side. This particular lot is made up of a few neighboring small-holder farms, who in total accounted for less than 30 bags last season. This lot is 100% Caturra.

In the cup it's pistacchio and cocoa with hints of orange peel. Lightly roasted almond in the finish.

Get yours today!