by Christopher Lowe | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
I heard that 28 of the approximately 40 private washing stations were burnt down in and around the small town of Yirgacheffe. It’s unclear who the arsonists were. As a good friend confirmed, none of the washing stations in the cooperative system (Yirgacheffe Union)...
by Christopher Lowe | Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is so true! I had to share this. Selling FRESH coffee is really hard. Nobody knows who I am and most of us just want what we recognize even though fresh roasted coffee is far better than OLD grocery store bought coffee can be 6 months old. Even home roasters want...
by Christopher Lowe | Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am so excited to get some Geisha this year! This is not a dark roasted coffee! I hope to also get some from Panama this year. It should arive in a few days. $40 for a twelve oz. bag. I may drink all of it so reserve it while it is here! If you don’t know the...
by Christopher Lowe | Oct 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
This makes great darker roasts similar to Sumatra! I also enjoy this quality coffee at medium roasts. I like to blend roast levels together to produce a blend showing off the different taste profiles. Goes great with the fantastic food from this region! If you are...
by Christopher Lowe | Oct 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
WOW what a great deal! This includes shipping to you! FRESH ROASTED when you order it! NEW CROP! Limu is one woredas (district) in the Oromia Region, which is in the southwest of Ethiopia. It is famous not only for coffee, but but for the unique monkey Gelada found...
by Christopher Lowe | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am really glad I bought this coffee! Roasted a few pounds for ME! This is not your typical coffee from Panama. I love cupping higher end very special coffee. But most times it seems that the price makes me not buy it. Most people drink below average coffee and are...
by Christopher Lowe | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Se Chung Oolong, also known by its Chinese name, Mao Xie. This tea is perfect for the cost conscious, who want to have an oolong with some punch. Medium bodied, with notes of gardenia, butter and honey. Origin: Anxi, Fujian Province, China Cultivar: Mao Xie Brewing...
by Christopher Lowe | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is such a fantastic tea! When you buy loose leaf tea you can brew a few batches out of one serving, saving money and getting a far better product. Try it before I drink it all! If you buy Roasted or Green Coffee Beans than I can lower the price of the shipping on...
by Christopher Lowe | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over vacation I got to cup coffee in Providence with Olam Coffee Importers. This company owns coffee farms in Tanzania. We were tasting different coffee. Each sample was fermented in a different yeast strain. The company was doing experiments on using different yeast...
by Christopher Lowe | Sep 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
This region is where Limu- Gera comes from. Monday I will be picking up some washed process Limu- Gera. WASHED LIMU GERA TASTING NOTES: Lemon Candy, Touch Pineapple, Sweet like Bubble Gum Limu is one woredas (district) in the Oromia Region, which is in the southwest...