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Colombian RFA Excelso Kachalu Organic

Colombian coffee has the reputation of tasting, well, just like coffee – nothing outstanding, but just nice coffee.

But that is changing, and some fantastic coffees are coming out of Colombia these days. This is one…

Comment | Posted: 3 June 08
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Brazil Daterra RFA Reserve 2005

Daterra Packaging

Regular readers here will know that I place great value on the Daterra RFA ‘Sweet Collection’ – a blend of organic, rainforest-friendly beans from the Cerado region. It forms a vital base in two blends I roast up regularly.

But the bean in the title above is something else…

Comment? [1] | Posted: 5 August 07
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Brazilian Aqua Limpa 'Bohara Crystal'

This is a pulped natural Brazilian bean of exceptional quality.
Fazenda Agua Limpa has been run by the same family for more than 50 years.
The coffee beans are grown in very rich and fertile soils.
The bean shows a warm, buttery mouthfeel, excellent body with a hint of chocolate.

Comment? | Posted: 26 December 06
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More on the October Bean Fest

More on the rapid expansion of the Ministry Grounds stash and marvelling at the absolute abundance of fine coffee at the moment…

Comment? | Posted: 19 October 06
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New Beans - October 2006

I have a few new beans heading my way, with more to follow.
Here’s what waiting for me to pick up from the warehouse:

Comment? [4] | Posted: 12 October 06
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Brazil Daterra 'Sweet Collection'

Daterra is a major coffee producer in the Cerrado region of Brazil. It’s also one of the biggest supporters of the Rainforest Alliance – a group of Brazilian coffee producers committed to sustainable, organic coffee production. [more…]

| Posted: 26 December 05
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Coffea Arabica