$11.60 / lb

$8.03 / 10oz

$25.52 / Kilo

$58.00 / 5lb

Our flagship blend does double duty for both brewed coffee and espresso applications. Pronounced fruit, chocolate, and caramel notes from three separate origins make for a coffee that's incredibly intricate, yet roasted to be beautifully balanced. You can dig in and analyze it, or just turn your brain off and enjoy it. In milk based drinks The Answer melts into pure caramel and butterscotch, with hints of fruit peeking around the corner. We've been working on this one for a while and are incredibly proud of what we've created together. 

Origin // Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia

Region // Huila, Mogiana, Yirgacheffe

Farm // Various

Variety //  Caturra, Yellow Bourbon, Heirloom

Elevation // 1,100-1,900 masl

Process // Natural, Washed

Flavor Notes // Caramel, Berries, Chocolate

Espresso Preparation // 19.1 - 19.7 grams in, 31 - 34 grams out, 26 - 32 seconds

$14.20 / lb

$9.66 / 10oz

$31.24 / Kilo

$71.00 / 5lb

The Best Friends Blend is an espresso power house. Bright, lively, and crisp, this coffee packs in the tropical fruitiness, and juicy sweetness making it an absolutely incredible taste experience. It’s the kind of coffee you’d want to serve your best friend. 

The Best Friends Blend is our way to expand the support the Best Friends Club has brought the producers who are a part of it. The BFC has always been a way for us to help uplift and foster the passion and creativity of our producers, and this blend was created as a way to grow that support past just single origin offerings. For every pound of Best Friends Club coffee sold, we are able to put money back into the lives of our producers; with the Best Friends Blend we can exponentially increase that investment in their lives, businesses, and growth. 

$11.85 / lb

$8.19 / 10oz

$26.07 / Kilo

$59.25 / 5lb

If you like dark roasted, full bodied coffee we haven't forgot about you. Night Shift is perfect for those who want "strong coffee" or want to put copious cream and sugar in their coffee (trust us: it's delicious this way). Remember that comfortable, cozy feeling you had sipping on diner coffee back in the day? Night Shift is the upgraded version of that, so drink it and make memories. 

Origin // Brazil

Region // Minas Gerais

Farm // Various

Variety // Bourbon

Elevation // 1100 - 1400 masl

Process // Various

Flavor Notes // Dark Chocolate, Full Body, Developed Sweetness

Espresso Recipe // 17.5 - 18 grams in, 27 -32 grams out, 26 - 32 seconds

$11.85 / lb

$8.19 / 10oz

$26.07 / Kilo

$59.25 / 5lb

If you enjoy partying with our Night Shift offering, but you want to take that party even closer to second crack, the After Party is for you. Firing up the roaster and pushing full speed ahead for deeper, darker chocolate undertones and a smoky-sweet finish, we get to a happy place that reminds us of s’mores by the campfire. The specific lots of coffee that we bring in for this menu slot may change throughout the year as the seasons change, but we love offering a coffee with this flavor profile, so you can expect to see something fresh and delicious from South America on our menu for most of the year.

Origin // Brazil

Region // Various

Farm // Various

Variety // Yellow Bourbon

Elevation // 1150 -1350 masl

Process // Pulped Natural

Flavor Notes // Dark Chocolate, Full Body, S'mores

$12.40 / lb

$8.53 / 10oz

$27.28 / Kilo

$62.00 / 5lb

Cooked fruit, rich chocolate, and complex sugars give the Friend Zone decaf an absolutely delicious profile. Opening in the first sip with sweet strawberry jam, rolling into the nutty earthiness of cocoa nib, before settling into the developed sweetness and syrupy mouthfeel of molasses. The Friend Zone is a coffee perfect for anyone, whether you’re looking for a caffeine break or not. 

Decaf never tasted so good. 100% water processed with no chemicals, this single origin Ethiopia decaf works great for brewed coffee and espresso duties. Balanced low-toned flavors with just a sprinkle of fruitiness to tie the whole experience together. Aside from being delicious by itself, Friend Zone takes cream and sugar like a champ, which accentuates it's molasses-y characteristics. 

Origin // Ethiopia

Region // Guji

Farm // Various

Variety //  Various

Elevation // 2000 masl

Process // Natural

Flavor Notes //  Strawberry Jam, Cocao Nib, Molasses

Espresso Preparation // 

18.4 - 18.9 grams in, 33 - 36 grams out, 24 - 28 seconds

$12.65 / lb

$8.69 / 10oz

$27.83 / Kilo

$63.25 / 5lb

Straight peanut butter and jelly…continued. The specific lots of coffee and farms that we bring in for this menu slot may change throughout the year as the seasons change, but we love offering (and drinking!) a coffee with this flavor profile, so you can expect to see something fresh and delicious from this region of Brazil on our menu for most of the year.

Fazenda Rainha is located in Brazil’s Vale da Grama, an ancient volcanic valley that spans the borderlands of Mogiana and Minas Gerais. We love coffees grown in old volcanic areas, as the (relative) newness of the soil is full of nutrients. The rolling hillsides of the farm produce trees lush with green leaves and plump, juicy, Yellow Bourbon cherries. A repeat finalist in the Brazil Cup of Excellence, Fazenda Rainha took home first place in 2011. Their commitment to excellence is apparent in every cup.

Origin // Brazil                                                           

Region // Vale da Grama

Farm // Fazenda Rainha                                                    

Variety // Yellow Bourbon

Elevation // 1150 - 1350 masl   

Process // Pulped Natural

Flavor Notes // Straight Peanut Butter & Jelly

$13.65 / lb

$9.31 / 10oz

$30.03 / Kilo

$68.25 / 5lb

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Seasonally sourced from 10 – 30 smallholding producers in the Cauca region of Colombia, the Valle del Cauca represents the spectrum of flavors that can be found in the region. The coffee produced at higher elevations develops complex acidity and delicate florals, while coffee from lower elevations presents rich chocolate, toffee, and a velvety body. Creating the regional blend brings together a balance that represents the full spectrum of what the producers and varied terrain have to offer. 

Experience

Round, sweet, serving up a bit of juice, the Valle del Cauca is the perfect all-purpose single origin coffee for espresso or drip that will speak to most people. It has an upfront citrus acidity reminiscent of limeade, before rolling into cocoa nib and toffee. It is delicious on its own, but also pairs well with a bit of cream. However you take your coffee, you’ll find a way to enjoy this one. 

Origin // Colombia

Region // Cauca

Producer // Various smallholder farmers

Variety // Castillo, Colombia, Caturra

Elevation // 1,200 – 2,100 m.a.s.l.

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Limeade, Cocoa Nib, Toffee

Region: Cauca

Located in the southwestern mountains of Colombia, the Cauca region’s high altitude produces coffees that with heightened sweetness and acidity. The Valle del Cauca is a regional lot, with coffee from up to 30 producers spanning the elevation range of the region. This lot is balanced out with coffee presenting a softer chocolate and toffee profile that is produced in the lower elevation parts of the region. 

Processing Method: Washed

Washed Coffees in Colombia are first de-pulped to remove the fruit from the seed. Some mucilage remains on the seed and a fermentation process is used next to remove the remaining coffee fruit. Carmen ferments her coffee for 14 hours. After the mucilage is removed, the coffee seeds are washed and then laid out to dry on raised beds for 10 days.

$13.65 / lb

$9.31 / 10oz

$30.03 / Kilo

$68.25 / 5lb

We love that naturals are so polarizing in the coffee community. If you are familiar with our brand at all, you know we value them as approachable and exciting for coffee drinkers across the experience spectrum. It’s for this reason that you’ll likely see a naturally processed coffee on our coffee menu year-round. 

That said, we taste tables and tables of naturally processed coffees before approving one for our menu. This lot, from the Guji region in southern Ethiopia, is lighter in body, particularly juicy, and rounds out with a clean finish. It shines in both espresso and pour-over form and is a delight in the cup! 

Origin // Ethiopia                                                      

Region // Guji

Farm // Various                                                         

Variety // Heirloom

Elevation // 1800-2200 masl                                     

Process // Natural

Flavor Notes // Blueberry, Chocolate Chips, Port Sweetness

$12 / 5-pack

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Steeped packs are an single serving of coffee, ready for you whenever you need that coffee jump. The packs are nitrogen flushed so it last longer than your adventure. Each package is fully compostable, giving you a guilt-free experience. 

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Coffee Origin, Coffee Name – Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Cookie Butter  - $Price17.00/lb

$11.38/10oz (MSRP $23.00)

$37.40/Kilo 

$85.00/5lb

Huila, Colombia

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This coffee comes to us from Carlos Guamanga, owner of Finca El Recuerdo located in the district of Huila in Colombia. Carlos began his coffee journey at the age of 15, leaving home for the first time in search of better work opportunities. Over the course of his career he began learning about the crop, studying the roasting and cupping of specialty coffees at the SENA (National Learning Service), and through trial and error he experimented with diverse post-collection processing techniques.

In 2011 he began growing coffee on his own farm’s four hectares of land, and with the support and encouragement of his friends, he submitted his coffee for the Cup of Excellence in Colombia and won 9th place in his first try. Since then he has grown and refined his production - believing in responsible environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture practices and the practice of meticulous stewardship and production of the natural forest reserve that makes up part of El Recuerdo. Coffee production has become a family business for Guamanga, his daughter at just 17 is already planning to take over the farm and has been learning English to communicate with the markets abroad. We are thrilled to have received his coffee this year, and are so excited to be able to share it with you!

Experience

Vibrantly tropical, and richly sweet the Carlos Guamanga is an exceptional cup of coffee. Bursting in the first sip with bright passion fruit, followed by the delicate sweetness of Watermelon creates an exciting tangy complexity. Each sip begins with that high fruitiness before rolling into a creamy Cookie Butter finish, locking in that sweetness and prepping you for another taste. This coffee is perfect for anyone familiar with lighter coffees who are looking for a little bit of adventure.

Origin //  Colombia    

Region // Huila

Producer // Carlos Guamanga

Variety // Caturra  

Elevation // 1,750  M.A.S.L

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Cookie Butter 

Region: Huila

Located in the mountainous southwest of Colombia, the Huila Department is known for the quantity and quality of coffee it produces. Its high elevation and microclimates make the region ideal for growing amazing coffee. Huila’s proximity to the equator allows that quality to be produced year-round, leading to a high quantity of Cup of Excellence coffees that come out of the region each year. Coffee from Huila typically presents a complex acidity, heightened florality, and an underlying caramel sweetness.

Processing Method: Washed

This washed coffee from Carlos Guamanga begins its process the minute it comes off the tree. Picked in the morning, depulped in the afternoon and immediately begins its  72-hour waterless fermentation. The coffee is then washed twice in tanks before being laid out to dry for 8-20 days. Once fully dry the coffee goes back into bags to prevent any outside contamination. His meticulous process helps develop that clean cup and distinctive sweetness we expect from Colombian coffees.

Costa Rica, Magali Delgado – Cherry, Apple Sauce, Molasses - $20.70/lb

$13.19 10oz (MSRP $27.75)

$ 45.54 kilo bag

$103.50 5lb bag

West Valley, Costa Rica

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This offering from Costa Rica comes to us from the Cerrro San Luis  Micromill, a family business run by two siblings Alexander and Magali Delgado, and their spouses. Their two farms are adjacent to each other, and their small mill is located just a few miles away at their family home, Grecia, in the West Valley. Costa Rican coffees often come from Micromills like Cerro San Luis who have invested not only in growing their farms but also in building and operating their own processing facilities. These microlots are then separated based on differentiated characteristics like processing method, variety etc. In the interest of improving their quality and remaining competitive the Delgado’s have focused on growing different varieties and experiment with a variety of different processes. This lot from the Delgados is an SL-28, the variety commonly produced in Kenya, which brings a dynamic quality to this delicious coffee. 

Experience

Tarte stone fruit, spiced sweetness, and complex sugars make the Magali Delgado an absolutely magnificent drinking experience. Ripe juicy Cherry blends with the cinnamon sweetness of Apple Sauce to create a wonderfully bright first sip. As it settles into the palate the coffee rolls into the syrupy mouth feel, and caramelized sweetness of Molasses. The  Magali Delgado is an excellent coffee for anyone looking to experiment with honey-processed coffees. 

Origin // Costa Rica      

Region // West Valley

Producer // Magali Delgado

Variety // SL-28  

Elevation // 1,200 - 1,900 M.A.S.L

Process // Yellow Honey

Flavor Notes // Cherry, Apple Sauce, Molasses

Region: West Valley

Cerro San Luis Micromill is located in the remote West Valley of Costa Rica, which is known for its unique micro-climates, where the specific soil, geography and weather patterns provide the perfect coffee growing environment. This area is complex in both microclimates and varieties cultivated, making it no wonder why many of the Cup of  Excellence winners have come from the West Valley. The high elevations and cooler temperatures result in higher sugar production in the cherries, making coffees from the area brighter and sweeter. 

Processing Method: Yellow Honey

Yellow Honey processed coffees are first picked ripe and sorted before being delivered to the mill to be depulped. As is common in Costa Rica the type of honey is decided by how much mucilage is left after depulping. For a Yellow Honey process very little mucilage remains on the seed when it is placed onto raised beds to dry for a few days. The seeds are then transferred to a covered patio where they are turned regularly until the drying process is complete. At the end of this process you are left with bright yellow coated green coffee with bright sweet, buttery, floral notes, like that of actual honey.

Guatemala Los Sonajas – Apricot, Key Lime Pie, Toffee - $14.25/lb

$9.66/10oz (MSRP 19.50)

$31.35/Kilo

$/71.255lb

Antigua, Guatemala

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In 2015 Cat & Cloud owners Chris, Jared, and Charles visited their friend Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora at his famed Bella Vista coffee mill where Las Sonajas is processed, and fell in love with its deep yet approachable profile. Since then, we have kicked off each year with this delicious coffee. We created the name to represent all the lots we received from the Bella Vista Mill, it became our way of supporting multiple producers in Antigua when we were first getting started. Las Sonajas is a collaboration of 16 separate producers who grow coffee over 1,700 meters up on the side of the Agua Volcano just outside of Antigua in the Hunapu subregion. It is a coffee with depth, complexity, as well as approachability for most coffee drinkers. 

Experience

Delicate stone fruit, bright cooked citrus, and buttery sweetness make the Las Sonajas another winning cup this year. The first sip is like that first bite of a ripe Apricot. The sweetness of that juicy summer fruit is quickly cut by the combination of bright creamy tang of Key Lime Pie, before layering in the sweet caramelized finish of Toffee. The Las Sonajas is an excellent coffee for someone looking for an easily drinkable coffee with some slight complexity.

Origin // Guatemala     

Region // Antigua

Producer // Various

Variety // Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí, Catimor

Elevation // 1,500 - 2,000 M.A.S.L

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Apricot, Key Lime Pie, Toffee

Deep Dive

The Hunapú producer group is a collection of producers who are known to grow some of the best coffee in Antigua. The name of the producer group, Hunapú, is the local indigenous name for the nearby volcano, Volcán de Agua. The producers themselves all reside on the lower to mid altitudes of the actual volcano. There are many coffee producers in this area with small plots of land who bring their fresh crop to Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora at the renowned Bella Vista coffee mill for processing and export.

Region: Antigua

Antigua sits in the shadow of three volcanoes, including the very active Fuego Volcano. When Chris, Jared, and Charles visited together a few years back, Fuego was spewing plumes of ash and the lava was flowing. It’s that same volcanic ash that contributes to the incredible minerality of the soil, and in turn, the beautiful chocolate and citric characteristics of the coffee.

Processing Method: Washed

Washed coffees in Guatemala are first de-pulped to remove the fruit from the seed. Mucilage remains on the seed and a fermentation process is used next to remove the mucilage. After the mucilage is removed, the coffee seeds are washed and then laid out to dry on cement patios.

Ethiopia, Adame Gorbota –  Raspberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Floral - $17.30/lb

$11.56/10oz

$38.06/Kilo

$86.50/5lb

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

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This coffee comes to us from the Adame Gorbota Cooperative in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Comprised of nearly 1,400 smallholding producers, Adame Gorbota is often credited as being one of the best-performing cooperatives in the greater Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Co-op Union.  Coffees from Ethiopia are typically grown on very small plots of land by farmers who also grow other crops. These smallholding producers will then deliver their cherry to a washing station where they are blended into a day lot, allowing even the smallest lot to be sold in the wider market. 

Experience

Juicy citrus, delicate sweetness, and a fragrant finish make the Adame Gorbota a lovely example of everything we love about coffees from Yirgacheffe. This coffee opens with a punch of bright Raspberry Lemonade, with the soothing sweetness of juicy blueberries. As that first sip finishes you are left with delicate floral notes that carry you into the next. The Adame Gorbota is an excellent coffee for anyone who loves lighter coffees and wants a clean sweet cup.

Origin //  Ethiopia

Region // Yirgacheffe

Producer // Adame Gorbota Cooperative

Variety //  Local Landraces & Indigenous Heirloom 

Elevation // 1,700 - 2,000 M.A.S.L

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Raspberry Lemonade, Blueberry, Floral

Region: Yirgacheffe

The Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia lies in the southern portion of the country, where coffee is in its natural habitat given the healthy soil, high elevations, and tropical climate. Sitting in the higher altitudes of the mountain, ranging between 1600 - 2400 m.a.s.l., the coffee grows wildly and is often intermingled with other dense vegetation on farmers’ properties. Coffees from this region present a bright and delicate profile of citrus and florals with delicate tea-like finishes.

Processing Method: Washed

This washed coffee from Yirgacheffe is first de-pulped to remove the fruit from the seed. Some mucilage remains on the seed and a 15 - 20 hour fermentation process is used next to remove that remaining fruit layer. After the mucilage is removed, the coffee seeds are washed and then laid out to dry on raised beds for 10-20 days. You can expect washed process coffees to be clean and bright, with a sparkling quality to them.

Ecuador Juan Peña – Strawberry Jam. Champagne Grape. Kiwi - $33.60/lb

$17.55/8oz

$73.92/Kilo

$168.00/5lb

Loja, Ecuador

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This coffee comes to us from Juan Peña, founder of Hacienda La Papaya, in Loja, Ecuador. Juan Peña began his coffee-growing project in 2009, with a batch of Typica seeds that have now grown into their 35,000-tree operation. Since then, Hacienda La Papaya has become a 3-time consecutive Sprudge Notable Producer award winner, and is recognized as the pioneer of coffee cultivation in Ecuador. Hacienda la Papaya is more than a farm; Peña treats his production like a research center, partnering with Cuenca’s University to continue his study of coffee cultivation to improve irrigation systems, develop fertilization practices, and other quality-based projects. Arguably even more inspiring, Peña does not keep this information just for himself. Everything he learns through his research is then shared with his community and neighboring farms to provide them with growth opportunities. We are always inspired to see someone not only committed to pursuing better in their craft but helping to uplift their community and leave folks better than they found them. We are thrilled to share his hard work with you. 

Experience

This year's Juan Pena is a stunning blend of cooked fruits, natural sugars, and tropicality. Popping in the first sip with the syrupy sweetness of Strawberry Jam, before lifting with a bright burst of Champagne Grape. This absolute fruit bomb is carried into a delicate kiwi finish, wrapping the whole cup in a blanket of tropical tang. The Juan Pena is an excellent coffee for anyone familiar with lighter natural coffees, looking for an exciting fruit-filled cup. 

Origin //  Ecuador

Region // Saraguro/Loja

Producer // Hacienda la Papaya

Variety // Typica Mejorado

Elevation // 1,900 - 2,100 M.A.S.L

Process // Natural 

Flavor Notes // Strawberry Jam. Champagne Grape. Kiwi

Deep Dive

Juan Peña is a three-time Sprudge Notable Producer award winner, and it is truly no surprise that Hacienda La Papaya is known for the incredible quality of coffee it produces. Much of that reputation is earned through the meticulous, and scientific approach Hacienda La Papaya takes to coffee cultivation. 

Each year, as the harvest from the farms arrives at the Cafexporto laboratory, the beans entering the warehouse are rigorously quality tested before, during, and after processing. First, upon arrival, small samples are taken from each bag to analyze before dry milling. After dry milling, the physical quality of the bean is also analyzed before being packed in the Cafexporto boxes. As they are boxed, another sample is taken for quality control analysis prior to shipment, and once everything is up to Cafexportos standards the green coffee is ready to be shipped to roasters around the world. 

Region: Loja

Hacienda La Papaya is located in the Andean-coastal region of Ecuador, on the border between the Saraguro and Loja regions, an area well known for its dry-tropical climate. Unlike the surrounding humid-tropical Amazon region to the north, farms in the Loja region require a lot of irrigation to properly grow coffee. Fortunately for Juan Peña, this climate, coupled with the numerous natural water sources in the area, makes for the perfect environment for growing specialty coffee. 

Processing Method: Natural

After picking cherries at their peak ripeness, they are cleaned and transferred directly to drying rooms. These rooms are designed to have temperature, shade, humidity, and airflow carefully controlled. While they’re here, they are constantly turned during the drying process, sometimes up to 3 to 4 times per day for 20 to 30 days. This extended drying time preserves an abundance of complexity in the coffee, resulting in the intensity and nuance of the fruity flavors. 

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Guatemala La Folie – Mandarin, Almond Brittle, Chocolate- $14.90/lb

$10.06 / 10oz ($20.25 MSRP)

$32.78 / Kilo

$74.50 / 5lb 

Antigua, Guatemala

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La Folie is one of the most illustrious coffee farms in Antigua, Guatemala. The property has been cultivating coffee for 50 years, meticulously caring for the plants to ensure they produce the highest quality. Mary Anne de Urruela owns the property, but since 2003, the farm has been managed by Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora. The harvested cherries are brought to Zamora’s Bella Vista processing facility for wet and dry milling, the processed cherries are then sorted into lots based on the day harvested, variety, and elevation. La Folie continues to improve its processing techniques, with the most recent addition being greenhouses for drying. Drying the de-pulped washed coffee in greenhouses allows it to dry gradually in a controlled environment and ensures a high level of consistency. Coffee from La Folie is consistently delicious, and we are excited to have it in our lineup! 

Experience

La Folie is the quintessential representation of the fruity, creamy, and balanced coffees we expect from Antigua, Guatemala. It is the ultimate balance of bright and round, opening with juicy mandarin, and rolling into the sugary nuttiness of almond brittle, and creamy milk chocolate. This is an excellent offering for anyone looking to explore an approachable single origin. 

Origin // Guatemala

Region // Antigua

Producer // Finca La Folie

Variety // Bourbon, Caturra    

Elevation // 1,500 - 1,800 m.a.s.l. 

Process // Washed 

Flavor Notes // Mandarin, Almond Brittle, Chocolate

Deep Dive

There is a long chain of hands that contributes to the production of this coffee before it finally lands with us. One of those touchpoints is the well-known Bella Vista, and its industrious leader, Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora. Luis Pedro started Bella Vista as a way to uplift and support his community in Antigua through coffee production and education. In addition to operating their own farm, their team is constantly looking for more opportunities to provide jobs to families in the surrounding community, and are well known for not only their processing, milling and exporting expertise but for the training and support they provide producers. 

Region: Antigua

Antigua sits in the shadow of three volcanoes, including the very active Fuego Volcano. When Chris, Jared, and Charles visited together a few years back, Fuego was spewing plumes of ash, and the lava was flowing. It’s that same volcanic ash that contributes to the incredible minerality of the soil, and in turn, the beautiful chocolate and citric characteristics of the coffee.

Processing Method: Washed

In the washed process, the coffee cherries are first de-pulped to remove the fruit from the seed. Next, the seeds are fermented for 36 to 48 hours (based on altitude and weather conditions) to remove the remaining layer of mucilage. After the mucilage is removed, the coffee seeds are washed manually and covered with black plastic then laid out to dry on patios. Over the next 4 to 6 days, the drying seeds are routinely moved around and shifted to ensure even drying. This results in a bright and floral coffee with layers of clear flavors. 

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Honduras Angel Antonio & Pedro Garcia – Fuji Apple, Grapefruit, Mango Lassi - $17.60/lb

$11.75 / 10oz bag ( $24.75)

$38.72 / kilo

$88 / 5lb

Santa Barbara, Honduras

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This lot of coffee from Santa Barbara, Honduras represents the cumulative work of 2 long-standing members of our Best Friends’ Club, Angel Antonio & Pedro Garcia. Angel and Pedro are early members of the BFC, and each year their coffee has leveled up in flavor profile. The Bourbon and Parainema plants are older and in the prime of their production, and you can taste the depth of flavor that age leads to in the cup. Pedro and Angel have both used funds from the Best Friends’ Club on farm cleanup and fertilizer in their continued pursuit of leveling up their already delicious coffees. Each year, when we visit and trek up the mountain to their farms we are humbled by the experience, reminded of the intense work it takes to manage coffee growing on such steep terrain and high elevations. We have the utmost respect for the dedicated work that goes into producing these coffees, and are excited to share the hard work of Angel and Pedro with you!

Experience

This shared lot of Angel and Pedro’s coffees is a beautiful representation of the bright vibrancy we fell in love with from coffee grown on Santa Barbara Mountain. Opening with the sweet and juicy malic acidity of Fuji Apple, it sits on the palate for a moment before lifting into bright Grapefruit. As the coffee cools, it evolves into the creamy tropical profile of Mango Lassi, with a matching mouthfeel. This is a great coffee for anyone who enjoys a vibrant single origin. 

Origin // Honduras

Region // Santa Barbara

Producer // Angel Antonio & Pedro Garcia

Variety // Bourbon & Parainema  

Elevation // 2,500 m.a.s.l.

Process // Washed 

Flavor Notes // Fuji Apple, Grapefruit, Mango Lassi

Deep Dive

With our Best Friend’s Club producers, we are committed to ensuring all of a producer’s coffee finds a home each year. We also provide additional financial support by directly sending funds for every bag of coffee we sell. This program was born out of the desire to create long-lasting, sustainable friendships. It’s about working with producers through the highs and lows of farming, allowing us to support each other and grow together. 

Region: Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara region of Honduras is a mountainous landscape in northwestern Honduras. We love coffee in this region because of the microclimate and native vegetation aiding the soil with nutrients and shade. The land's biodiversity gives the cherries notes of bright berries, a round toffee aftertaste, and an overall refreshing sweet profile. 

Processing Method: Washed

Pedro and Angel both use the same approach for their washed processed coffees. The coffee is first depulped, before being fermented in water for 16-24 hours. From there the coffee is washed in a 2-3 hour agitated washing process. Once the mucilage is fully washed from the seeds, the coffee is laid out to dry on cement patios. 

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Rwanda Cyato – Blue Raspberry. Dried Cranberry. Chocolate Mousse- $18.50/lb

$12.31 / 10oz bag ($24.75 MSRP)

$40.70 / kilo

$92.50 / 5lb 

Western Province, Rwanda

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The Cyato Washing station sits in the high mountains just northeast of Lake Kivu and is a part of the Abadatezuka Cooperative. Coop members travel from their small farms in the mountains with their cherries to the Cyato washing station for processing. The proximity to the lake creates the perfect environment for producing coffee; the fertile soil and cooler temperatures mean that producers do not need to rely on additional inputs for pest control or fertilization. This, coupled with the pollination provided by native honeybees gives coffee from this region its unique terroir that includes both dried and fresh berries, black tea, and cocoa. 

Experience

The Cyato is fruit-forward and balanced, hitting up front with the candy sweetness of Blue Raspberry Jolly Rancher. As the coffee cools, it mellows to the bright sweetness of dried cranberry, and the creamy velvet texture of chocolate mousse on the finish. This is an excellent option for anyone who enjoys a fruit-forward, naturally processed coffee. 

Origin // Rwanda     

Region // Western Province 

Producer // Abadatezuka Cooperative, Cyato Washing Station

Variety // Bourbon   

Elevation // 1,850 - 2,200 m.a.s.l.

Process // Natural

Flavor Notes // Blue Raspberry. Dried Cranberry. Chocolate Mousse

Region: Western Province 

The Western Province region of Rwanda lies on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, separated by Lake Kivu. The small remote coffee-growing communities that are scattered among the highlands surrounding Lake Kivu benefit from the mild climate and plentiful rainfall.

Processing Method: Natural

Natural Processed coffees in Rwanda are harvested at peak ripeness, and then sorted using the water float method. Dense cherries sink in water, while under ripe and low-quality ones float to the surface, ensuring only the best cherries are processed. The whole cherries are then laid our on raised beds to dry, and rotated regularly to ensure even drying. Once the cherries reach the desired moisture content, they are hulled and ready for export. 

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Peru Lima – Dried Mango. Cherry. Honeycomb - $20.40/lb

$13.50/10oz

$44.88/Kilo

$102.00/5lb

Cajamarca, Peru

Connect

Coffee first arrived in Peru in the 1700s but didn’t begin commercial cultivation until the 20th century, as European demands began to rise. The British government took ownership of 2 million hectares of land, which was then redistributed to farmers. This move made farmers independent, with their small, fragmented plots, but it simultaneously limited their access to larger commercial markets. Now, 30% of the country's smallholding producers are members of Democratic Co-Ops to help increase the visibility of their coffees – but due to the remoteness of the farms, and their incredibly small size, the ability to spotlight high-quality lots is very limited. 

These producers' progress and practices rely heavily on their relationships. In 2014, Cafe Imports met Rony Lavan for the first time as a cupper at a cooperative in Cajamarca. After years of working closely together, Rony teamed up with Cafe Imports to begin developing a way to produce smaller, higher-quality, and more traceable offerings. Now, he has his own company, Lima Coffees, from which they source most of their Peruvian coffees. We are thrilled to get the chance to share this coffee, and its incredible history to traceability with you all. 

Experience

Tropicality, ripe stone fruit, and syrupy sweetness make the Peru Lima an unforgettable cup of coffee. Waking up the palate with the sharp sweetness of dried mango, and the tart, juicy bite of cherry. Just like a perfect spring day picnic, both of these flavors are drizzled with fresh honeycomb, creating the perfect creamy mouthfeel to finish. This coffee is awesome for anyone looking to be a little adventurous with their morning cup of coffee. 

Origin // Peru      

Region // Cajamarca

Producer // Lima

Variety // Catimor, Caturra, Bourbon, Typica

Elevation // 1,600 - 1,900 M.A.S.L

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Dried Mango. Cherry. Honeycomb

Region: Cajamarca

Located in the tropical highlands of Peru, this coffee comes to us from the Cajamarca department of North Peru, known for its incredibly fertile soil at high mountainous elevations. This location is completely enclosed in the Andean mountain range and was the former home of the Incas. The smallholding producers that operate within its heights benefit from the unique microclimates and biodiversity of the region, resulting in deep, sweet, heavy-bodied profiles.

Processing Method: Washed

Ripe coffee cherries are picked and de-pulped the same day before being given 12-18 hours of open-air fermentation. After fermentation, they are washed to remove the remaining mucilage and then laid out to dry. The fermentation process may take longer at higher elevations, and the drying styles can also vary: patios, raised beds, parabolic dryers, or mechanical dryers. 

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