Author Archives: Tyler Olson

Sumava, Costa Rica

Dec 19 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Sumava – La Cabra Origin: West Valley, Costa Rica Farm: Sumava de Lourdes Elevation: 1.800 masl Cultivar: Ethiopia Hybrid Process: Black Honey Harvest: March 2015 Roast Date: 30 Nov Roaster: La Cabra Taste Profile: Lemon, Jasmin and Cascara Francisco Mena calls his new farm Sumava de Lourdes, and […]

Duromina, Ethiopia

Dec 18 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Duromina – Koppi Origin: Goma, Agaro, Ethiopia Cooperative: Duromina Producers: 126 smallholder cooperative members Elevation: 1.950 – 2.000 masl Cultivar: Native varietal 1274 and mixed Ethiopian heirloom Process: Fully washed, wet fermented, dried on raised beds – organic Roast Date: 7 Dec Roaster: Koppi The Duromina cooperative is […]

Gachatha, Kenya

Dec 17 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Gachatha – La Cabra Origin: Nyeri, Kenya Wet mill: Gachatha Elevation: 1.800 – 2.200 masl Cultivar: SL 28 & Ruiru 11 Process: Washed Harvest: January 2015 Roast Date: 30 Nov Roaster: La Cabra This coffee is sourced baed on it’s unique flavor profile and standout cup quality.  Gachatha […]

Nyaruzina, Rwanda

Dec 16 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Nyaruzina – Lippe   Origin: Nyaruzina, Nyamasheke, Rwanda Producer: Umwizeye Furaha, Nyaruzina Farm Elevation: 1700-2000 masl Cultivar: Bourbon Process: Washed Roast Date: 24 Nov Roaster: Lippe Taste Profile: Aromas of citrus, currants and passion fruit. The cup presents tropical fruits, red berries, marzipan and milk chocolate. The coffee […]

Bokasso, Ethiopia

Dec 15 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Bokasso – Jacobsen & Svart Origin: Bokasso, Sidamo, Ethiopia. Producer: Technoserve Cultivar: Heirloom (wild and semi-grown arabica) Altitude: ca 2000 masl. Harvest date: Ocotber-January 2014/2015 Process: Washed Taste Profile: Red fruits, some floral notes but they are a bit blurry according to the season. Tons of apples, sweet […]

Fabiola Rojas, Colombia

Dec 14 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Fabiola Rojas – Supreme Roastworks Origin: Huila, Pital, Colombia Producer: Fabiola Rojas Farm: Finca El Roble Elevation: 1700 masl Cultivar: Caturra Process: Washed Harvested: July 2015 Roast Date: 24 Nov Roaster: Supreme Roastworks Taste Profile: Fresh and sweet aroma. Raspberry and mango with juicy mouth feel. Melon and […]

La Bandera , Costa Rica

Dec 13 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar La Bandera – Solberg & Hansen Origin: Dota, Tarrazu, Costa Rica Farmer: Deigo Hidalgo Umana Producer: La Bandera Elevation: 1900 masl Cultivar: Red Catuai Process: White honey Roast Date: 23 Nov Roaster: Solberg & Hansen Taste Profile: Diego has cultivated an elegant and luscious coffee with floral aroma. […]

Kamiro, Rwanda

Dec 12 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Kamiro – Jacobsen & Svart Origin: Kamiro, Nyamagabe, Rwanda Producer: Kamiro Cooperative with Nora Hindar. Cultivar: Bourbon variety Altitude: 1700-2200 masl Harvest date: March-August 2015 Process: Washed Taste Profile: Tons of fruits, some spice, lavender, some floral notes. Fruity and sweet. This is our christmas coffee for this […]

Thageini, Kenya

Dec 11 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Thageini – Lippe   Origin: Thageini. Aguthi washing station. Nyeri, Kenya Producer: Aguthi washing station – 1,500 farmers Cultivar: SL 28, SL 34, Ruiru 11 & Batian Altitude: 1800-2100 masl Harvest date: March-May 2015 Process: Washed Roast Date: 16 Nov Roaster: Lippe Taste Profile: Complex aromas of citrus, […]

Araku, India

  Dec 10 2015 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar Araku – Solberg & Hansen Origin: Doravalasa, Araku Valley Producer: Sagara Mosiya Elevation: 950 masl Cultivar: SLN5 Process: Washed Roast Date: 17 Nov Roaster: Solberg & Hansen Taste Profile: sweet aroma of caramel and honey. A round and well balanced coffee that tastes of chocolate, red fruits […]