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Victrola Coffee – Honduras Santa Barbara Caracolillo 

Located in the town of Peña Blanca and run by agronomist Angel Arturo Paz, Beneficio San Vicente has processed numerous Cup of Excellence winners from the surrounding villages of El Cielito, El Cedral, and Las Flores in recent years.  The coffees from these areas are known for their sweetness, lush fruit, and balance.

Beneficio San Vicente

Facts

Towns: El Cielito, El Cedral, El Sauce, Las Flores Region: Santa Barbara Elevation: 1450-1700m Process: Washed Varietals: Catuai, Pacas and Lempira Producer: Beneficio San Vicente

Tasting Notes

Fragrance/Aroma: Tropical Fruit, Caramel. Toasted sesame, Chocolate Malt, Flavor: milk chocolate, maple cream, black cherry Body: lush Finish: Clean Acidity: Bright

From the beginning, Victrola, named for the popular home phonograph of the 1920’s, embraced the liveliness, exuberance and fun of the Jazz era. In our popular imagination the roaring 20’s represent excess, prohibition, flappers, and speakeasies. The era’s fingerprints mark much of what we do, from our passion for live vintage jazz to our cafes unique architectural charm.

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*Photos courtesy of Victrola Coffee.

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Klatch Coffee – World’s Best Espresso

Best Espresso in the world. World’s Best Espresso was awarded Best Espresso in World at 2007 World Barista Championship in Tokyo, Japan. The competition espresso won the honor over 45 competing countries. World’s Best features three legendary beans, Brazil Yellow Bourbon, Sumatra Lake Tawar, and Ethiopian Natural. Each roasted separately then blended together for peak flavor.

On our standard WBC, your first taste is chocolate and citrus with orange being the prominent citrus. Your second and final sip will turn syrupy sweet with wine like berry and spice adding to the mix.

EXTRACTION RECOMMENDATIONS DOSE: 20 grams [ double ] TEMPERATURE: 203 degrees TIME: 26 – 28 seconds VOLUME: 1.7 – 2.0 oz REGION: Global VARIETAL: Various FARM: Various ALTITUDE: Varies FARMER: Various ROAST: Medium NOTES:Awarded World’s Best Espresso Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

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Metropolis Coffee – Mocha Java Blend

The wildness of the Mocha coffee complements the smoothness of the Java coffee.

Metropolis Coffee – Mocha Java Blend

Going back to the origins of coffee, the earliest known blend was a combination of Arabian (Yemen) Mocha Coffee and Indonesian Java Arabica Coffee. The wildness of the Mocha coffee complements the smoothness of the Java coffee.

We decided to bring back a classic by adding Mocha-Java to our year-round menu. This version of the iconic blend pairs a sundried Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with a big bold Sumatra, resulting in endless layers of fudge, blueberry, caramel, strawberry, and oak. If this Mocha-Java was a wine, it would be Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy at will.

FLAVOR

Chocolate, Blueberry, Caramel, Earth

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Victrola Coffee – Rwanda Gakenke Hinga Kawa Women’s Coop

Importer’s Notes:

The Abakundakawa (“Those Who Love Coffee”) Rushashi coffee cooperative, located in the northern mountainous region of the district of Gakenke is situated at an altitude of 1700-1900 meters and encompasses five distinct zones. The coffee cooperative was formed in 2004 and due to a strong women’s movement became the first Women’s’ Farmer Association of its kind in Rwanda.

Abakundakawa coffee cooperative is represented by two women’s associations, Hinga Kawa (“Let’s Grow Coffee”) and Dakundakawa (“We love Coffee”). The women of Hinga Kawa have seen one of the darkest periods of Rwandan history. Since this group includes both Hutu and Tutsi, the women made a decision to make poverty their mutual enemy rather than each other; and with this sentiment, they have been able to move forward and heal their community through their leadership. After the coffee farms in Rwanda were left fallow for a time, several organizations assisted the farmers to be able to produce coffee once again.

We are proud to introduce you to the brave women of Hinga Kawa Women’s Coffee. The journey of both the producers and product are fully traceable by a third party traceability verifier. The details to chain of custody tracking allow us to recognize these incredible women and understand what makes this coffee as special as it tastes.

Facts: Region: Gakenke District, Rushashi Altitude: 5577-6233 Mill: Abakundakawa Process: Washed Varietals: Mostly bourbon Producer: Hinga Kawa Women’s Association

Tasting notes: white grape, black cherry, cinnamon

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*Photos courtesy of Victrola Coffee.

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Coda Coffee - Ethiopia Sidamo Natural Geisha

Coda Coffee - Ethiopia Sidamo Natural Geisha Grade 1

Notes: fruity. floral. juicy.

A special coffee from the Sidamo region of Ethiopia. The Geisha varietal is thought to be the first type of coffee ever discovered. It features a fruit forward flavor profile with amazing floral notes. If you're ready to try a coffee unlike many others, give this one a shot!

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The Simplest Way to Make Pour-Over Coffee

Check out our smart how-to on this trendy coffee technique.

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Topeca Coffee - Colombia Finca Buenos Aires

Topeca Coffee - Colombia Finca Buenos Aires

Grower: Jose Alfredo Cupaque Region: Tolima Altitude: 1750 MASL Varietals: Caturra, Typica Process: Washed Notes: Dark Honey, Dried Apple, Cocoa Roast: Medium Light  

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In ‘Sprout,’ Five Months of Coffee Growth in an Incredible Time Lapse

Combining equal passion for roasted coffee production and filmmaking, Gábor Laczkó has provided some unprecedented views into various stages of the coffee’s seed-to-cup lifecycle — like when …

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Painting with coffee

Artist Gerard Tonti brews works created with coffee grinds, tea leaves and coffee filters

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Victrola Coffee - Rwanda Gakenke

Victrola Coffee - Rwanda Gakenke

Facts Region: Gakenke District, Rushashi Altitude: 5577-6233 Mill: Abakundakawa Process: Washed Varietals: Mostly bourbon Producer: Hinga Kawa Women’s Association Tasting notes: white grape, black cherry, cinnamon The Abakundakawa (“Those Who Love Coffee”) Rushashi coffee cooperative, located in the northern mountainous region of the district of Gakenke is situated at an altitude of 1700-1900 meters and encompasses five distinct zones. The coffee cooperative was formed in 2004 and due to a strong women’s movement became the first Women’s’ Farmer Association of its kind in Rwanda. Abakundakawa coffee cooperative is represented by two women’s associations, Hinga Kawa (“Let’s Grow Coffee”) and Dakundakawa (“We love Coffee”).

The women of Hinga Kawa have seen one of the darkest periods of Rwandan history. Since this group includes both Hutu and Tutsi, the women made a decision to make poverty their mutual enemy rather than each other; and with this sentiment, they have been able to move forward and heal their community through their leadership. After the coffee farms in Rwanda were left fallow for a time, several organizations assisted the farmers to be able to produce coffee once again.

We are proud to introduce you to the brave women of Hinga Kawa Women’s Coffee. The journey of both the producers and product are fully traceable by a third party traceability verifier. The details to chain of custody tracking allow us to recognize these incredible women and understand what makes this coffee as special as it tastes.

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Inside Kickapoo’s Bright, Inviting First Bar in Milwaukee

After roasting for more than 10 years — and in the process developing a solid reputation based on quality and a commitment to sustainable and equitable sourcing practices — Kickapoo Coffee Roasters…

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Everything You Need To Know About Coffee In One Image

Now, you too can be a barista!

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Passion House - PH Balance Blend

Passion House Coffee - PH Balance Blend

We were inspired to make something soothing with a heavier body that you can drink all day.

Tasting Notes:

Hi: candied grapefruit, hint of floral

Mid: raisin, roasted almonds

Lo: dark chocolate, caramel

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Klatch Coffee - Uganda Chema Sipi Falls Organic

Klatch Coffee - Uganda Chema Sipi Falls Organic 

This organic coffee starts with white grape, honeydew and Mexican chocolate in aroma. The flavors become defined in the cup with notes of dried plum, lemon-lime, chocolate and almonds. It has balanced acidity and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Our new coffee from Uganda is sourced from various family-owned farms located in the Bugisu region on the slopes of Mount Elgon in the Kapchorwa district, Uganda. The Bugisu region is named after the Bugisu people who are indigenous to the area. The Sipi Falls coffee project was established in 1999 to strengthen coffee production in the region and create a sustainable income for farmers. The coffee name was adopted from the scenic landmark, Sipi Falls. This 3 phase waterfall plunges from the slopes of the volcanic Mt. Elgon in eastern Uganda. It was once thought to be the tallest in Africa due to its enormous base. The locals believe god lives on Mt. Elgon far beyond where people venture and that when he is happy, he delivers rain to the bountiful gardens clinging to the mountainside.

REGION:

Bugisu, Mt. Elgon - Eastern Uganda

VARIETAL:

Bourbon: SL 14, SL 28, Blue Mountain, Bugisu Arabica

FARM:

Kawacom - Sipi Falls Project

ALTITUDE:

1500-2500 M

FARMER:

Various small holder farmers

ROAST:

Medium

NOTES:

Washed Process, Organic

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SCAA Unveils a Whole New Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel

The Specialty Coffee Association of America Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel, which can be seen hanging in hundreds, if not thousands, of production roasteries and cupping labs throughout the world as b…

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Devocion Coffee - Colombia Red Barrel

Devocion Coffee - Colombia Red Barrel

Notes: Pomegranate, Cranberry, Blackberry and Lemongrass Variety:Tipica Region:Cundinamarca Altitude:1850 MASL

Colombia is the only country in the world where coffee is a year-round crop. Our coffee beans are sourced from farms we hand-select from within the vast untamed regions of our nation. Deep in Colombia’s most inaccessible zones, we develop long-term relationships with coffee growers, paying fair-trade prices and above, while establishing social and environmental programs to help secure their future. We bring progress and pride to growers in regions that have suffered during Colombia’s long-lasting internal conflict. All our beans are dry milled in Bogota, and rapidly shipped to the USA via FedEx for roasting. This means we can guarantee newly roasted, ultra-fresh coffee, so that the cup you hold in your hands still breathes the mists of the Colombian campo.

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Caffeine Doesn't Give You Heart Palpitations, Study Finds

Drinking coffee, tea or chocolate does not appear to cause heart palpitations, heart fluttering and other out-of-sync heartbeat patterns.

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