Our Featured Farm Series was created as a way to recognize the efforts of the farmers that work hard to produce the best coffees, regardless of cost or availability, and do what we love to do the most - connect people who want to drink great coffees with the farmers who produce them. The coffees listed below are just a small sampling of the farms (and farmers) we featured in 2009, and give you an idea of the kinds of coffees you will receive in this subscription. We won't know exactly what coffees we will feature in 2010 until the harvest comes in and we decide what to buy, but we can tell you that you will receive one pound every month of something truly unique - coffees that are the result of hard work and attention to detail every step of the way, from the farm to our roasters. NOTE: you will receive one pound of freshly roasted coffee shipped the second Wednesday of every month. Any order for the Farm Series Subscription placed on or after the 2nd Monday of the month will be need to begin shipment the following month.
FEB., '09 Nelson Melo The work that we do in the farm and our success ... is the result of the efforts of many people who have all joined forces so that we can offer a special product to those who wish to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee. -Nelson Camilo Melo
JUNE, '09 Kenya AA Karindundu The coffee was delivered by the farmer-members of the Barichu Cooperative, from elevations approaching 1,800 meters above sea level in the Mt. Kenya lowlands region. Full, buttery body supports lush, ripe acidity and flavors of peach and currant in this classic example of coffee from Nyeri.
SEPT., '09 Guatemala Flor Del Rosario Near the town of San Cristobal in the department of Alta Verapaz, Horst Spitzke meticulously operates his beautiful coffee farm, La Cascada Estate. For Alterra, he produces a small amount of Flor del Rosario, a fully-washed, 100% Tekesik Bourbon dried on raised beds. This coffee shows flavors of fresh strawberries and kiwi combined with a sweet, elegant acidity and smooth body. |