Cupping Table Stand Outs

We actually cup on a counter, but I prefer the way "cupping table" sounds...

Anyways, we have an offering sheet full of excellent selections right now, but a few in particular have really caught my attention lately:

Rwanda Bufcafe Co-op AA Bourbon:

I've been impressed with this coffee since we brought it in, but its really grown on me this week. It might not be as obviously unique as some of our others, but with subtle notes of oak, black currant, and juicy acidity, its really good stuff. The dry grounds have a deep, chocolaty aroma, and the cup is full bodied and very sweet. We'll only have this one in stock for a about another month, and I'm really going to miss it once its gone.

Also, this coffee performs very well with a paper filter.

Kenya Karani AA

With intense aroma, citrusy acidity, and an interesting Juniper note, this Kenya lives up to the high expectations we have for this origin. We've been so fortunate to have this, the Ruera, and the Wango auction lots all within this last year. I just wish all origins could achieve such a consistent level of excellence.

Sumatra Blue Batak

As Paul has recently mentioned, this is one killer Sumatra. Don't expect Mandheling, and brace yourself for something incredibly unique and distinctive. Notes of tobacco, cedar, and dark rum with an explosive aroma. The response for this coffee has been incredible.

We also cupped an excellent El Salvador sample a day or two ago, from Finca Matalapa. Look for this coffee in September. More notes on this one to come.

-Jon