Our Bean Origins
All of our coffee is specialty grade and ethically traded with a focus on relationships and respect for the farm and the farmer. All lots are carefully evaluated based on cup quality, farm process and sustainable practice.
Ethiopia
FARM/COOP: Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU) ALTITUDE: 1,000 to 2,2500 M PROCESS: Full Natural, Sun Dried on Raised Beds
VARIETAL: Ethiopian Heirloom
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
HARVEST MONTHS: November to March
It is thought that the coffee plant was discovered in Ethiopia, where coffee
is more than an income producing crop and is part of a long lasting
culture. Coffee is Ethiopia’s main export commodity, contributing to the
livelihoods of more then 15 million farmers and sector workers.
OCFCU is a democratic farmer owner coop that is over 20 years old that works
exclusively in the Oromia Regional State. This region is more than 65%
of the country’s coffee growing land. The members operate under the
principles of the International Cooperative Alliance and Fair Trade.
Member farmers process and supply high quality organic Arabica coffee
for direct export.
CUPPING NOTES: Bright Acidity, Medium Body, Black Tea, Cardamom, Molasses, Lingering Finish.
VARIETAL: Ethiopian Heirloom
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
HARVEST MONTHS: November to March
It is thought that the coffee plant was discovered in Ethiopia, where coffee
is more than an income producing crop and is part of a long lasting
culture. Coffee is Ethiopia’s main export commodity, contributing to the
livelihoods of more then 15 million farmers and sector workers.
OCFCU is a democratic farmer owner coop that is over 20 years old that works
exclusively in the Oromia Regional State. This region is more than 65%
of the country’s coffee growing land. The members operate under the
principles of the International Cooperative Alliance and Fair Trade.
Member farmers process and supply high quality organic Arabica coffee
for direct export.
CUPPING NOTES: Bright Acidity, Medium Body, Black Tea, Cardamom, Molasses, Lingering Finish.
Mexico
REGION: Chiapas
FARM/COOP: Finca Monte Azul
ALTITUDE: 1,200M -1600 M
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETAL: Bourbon, Caturra
GRADE: SHG, EP, Organic
HARVEST MONTHS: December to April
Marachi is a group of smallholder farms in Chiapas who mill their coffee at
Finca Monte Azul. Chiapas is the Southernmost coffee growing region in
Mexico. It boasts an ideal climate and altitude to create perfect
conditions for mild, sweet coffee.
CUPPING NOTES: Medium Acidity, Smooth Medium Body. Citrus, Dark Chocolate and Graham Cracker.
Peru
PRODUCER: Various Cooperatives
REGION: Jaen, Cajamarca
FARM: 400 smallholder farms
VARIETY: Caturra, Typica, Catimor, Mundo Nova, Pache, Bourbon
ALTITUDE: 1650 to 1800 mass
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PROCESS METHOD: Washed
Rony Lavan is an ambitious and quality driven cupper who has spent his career trying to carve out better and bolder coffees from small producers in Peru. While the country is emerging as a specialty market after many years of focusing on bigger lots and certificatens, Rony’s passion is with identifying and developing th etop scores and the best
cups.
REGION: Jaen, Cajamarca
FARM: 400 smallholder farms
VARIETY: Caturra, Typica, Catimor, Mundo Nova, Pache, Bourbon
ALTITUDE: 1650 to 1800 mass
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PROCESS METHOD: Washed
Rony Lavan is an ambitious and quality driven cupper who has spent his career trying to carve out better and bolder coffees from small producers in Peru. While the country is emerging as a specialty market after many years of focusing on bigger lots and certificatens, Rony’s passion is with identifying and developing th etop scores and the best
cups.
As president of the young Lima Coffees exporting organization, Rony has
already established himself as standing at the fore of micro-lot quality coffees in Cajamarca. His first year with Lima Coffees he entered the national competition and won. With the introduction of the Cup of
Excellence competition to Peru in 2017, the country is poised to enter the international spotlight for its finest offerings.
Our chemical-free decaf comes from a wide variety of origins but all experiencing the same decaffeinating process. This process works through diffusion instead of osmosis utilizing elements of water, temperature, and time. This maintains as many original coffee notes as possible, making the best decaf coffees
CUPPING NOTES: Rich, Dark Chocolate and Almond, with a Heavy Body and a Mellow Acidity.
already established himself as standing at the fore of micro-lot quality coffees in Cajamarca. His first year with Lima Coffees he entered the national competition and won. With the introduction of the Cup of
Excellence competition to Peru in 2017, the country is poised to enter the international spotlight for its finest offerings.
Our chemical-free decaf comes from a wide variety of origins but all experiencing the same decaffeinating process. This process works through diffusion instead of osmosis utilizing elements of water, temperature, and time. This maintains as many original coffee notes as possible, making the best decaf coffees
CUPPING NOTES: Rich, Dark Chocolate and Almond, with a Heavy Body and a Mellow Acidity.