Coffee Review: Guatemalan Montecristo, Fratello Coffee Roasters

Posted by on May 13, 2010 in Reviews | 4 comments

Company: Fratello Coffee Roasters Bean Origin or Blend: Guatemalan Montecristo (Single Estate, Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade) Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $30.50/2lbs. Before we get started, don’t forget to sign up for our current contest, where Fratello is giving away five 8 ounce bags of their Panamanian bean...

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Coffee Review: Costa Rica Calle de Copey, Cup of Excellence 2009

Posted by on Apr 29, 2010 in Coffee | 2 comments

Company: Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company Bean Origin or Blend: Costa Rica Calle de Copey, Cup of Excellence 2009 Body: Medium/Full Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $25/12oz Background: Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company was founded in 1996 by University of Washington graduate Jeff Babcock. The roaster began as a lot do, as a...

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Coffee Review: Cafe Borique Arabica

Posted by on Apr 22, 2010 in Coffee | 2 comments

Company: Caribbean Grain Coffee, Corp. Bean Origin or Blend: Arabica, Gold Class Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $20.50/lb. Background: Café Borique is a product of the Caribbean Grain Company and is located in Puerto Rico; they distribute 100% Arabica beans. I was sent this coffee by Luis Falto, of La Garita Cigar...

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Coffee Review: French Roast, Newhall Coffee Roasting Company

Posted by on Apr 15, 2010 in Coffee | 1 comment

Company: Newhall Coffee Roasting Company Bean Origin or Blend: French Roast Body: Light/Medium Roast: Full Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $11.50/lb Background: We reviewed Newhall’s California blend not too long ago and provided a bit of information about the company. Take a visit to that post to learn more about Mitch, the company’s founder,...

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Coffee Review: Bolivian Caranavi Villa Oriente, Fratello Coffee Roasters

Posted by on Apr 8, 2010 in Coffee | 0 comments

Company: Fratello Coffee Roasters Bean Origin or Blend: Bolivian Caranavi Villa Oriente (Organic Fair Trade) Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $31.25/2lbs. (Here) Background: We detailed Fratello Coffee Roasters in our review of their Panamanian bean, so check it out here. They have a great thing going!  Fratello’s Bolivian...

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