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Saturday, June 28th
Panama Anaerobic
grown in Panama
Panama Elida anaerobic natural kalita. Blackberry with a sweet orange, raspberry chocolate finish. Juicy with a dry linger. Really good.
Saturday, June 28th
Panama Natural
grown in Panama
Panama Boquete natural gesha kalita. Dry red grape, lots of tropical fruits. Tart pineapple. Purple guava finish. Really good.
Monday, June 23rd
Honduras Washed
grown in Honduras
Honduras washed gesha kalita. Watermelon, yellow fleshed pear, white florals, milky texture. Balanced, finishing sweet, but dull. Good.
Thursday, January 9th
Gesha Village Ethiopia
grown in Ethiopia by Gesha Village
Ethiopia gesha village kalita. Rounded, full bodied yet thin white peach, florals, some light green grape. Long floral linger. Good.
Mon, Dec 30th • 2024
China Honey Process
grown in China
China yuan yi yuan yeast fermentation honey kalita. Passionfruit, gold kiwi, white florals. Really sweet, but a bit watery. Really good.
Wed, Dec 18th • 2024
Natural
Taiwan Alisan natural kalita. Medium, roasted hojicha, red cherries, Christmas spices. Dull and traditional. Not very good.
Thu, Jul 20th • 2023
Bolivia Natural
grown in Bolivia
Bolivia Los Rodriguez coco natural kalita. Juicy, alcohol, cacao and cranberries. Candied strawberry. Tropical, complex, yet clear. Superb.
Sun, Jul 16th • 2023
Ecuador Anaerobic
grown in Ecuador
Sumo Ecuador Yabamine anaerobic washed Kalita. A lot of alcoholic notes and acidity with red berries and tropical finish. Great.
Thu, Jul 13th • 2023
Costa Rica Washed
grown in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Montes de Cristo washed Kalita. Burnt start, a bit nutty, wheaty. Spicy, bubbly. Finishes with a brief pineapple. Okay.
Thu, Jul 13th • 2023
Peru Natural
grown in Peru
Peru Las Etiopes natural gesha kalita. White florals with blueberry concentrate. Delicate with a muddled tropical fruit finish. Great.
Tue, Jul 11th • 2023
Colombia Anaerobic
grown in Colombia
Colombia Felipe Restrepo anaerobic natural kalita. Delicate red fruits, berries but without acidity. Natural process finish. Creamy. Great.
Sat, Nov 26th • 2022
Kenya
grown in Kenya
Kenya Kalita poursteady. Fruity, muddled, syrupy flavors.. Indistinct, apricot flesh, but grassy, wheaty. A bit dull. Good.
Mon, Oct 24th • 2022
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Chelba, Ethiopia
roasted by Verve Coffee
Verve Ethiopia Chelbesa washed kalita. Lots of rose water, delicate peach juice. Very faint, thin, delicate. Super clean. Good.
Sun, Oct 23rd • 2022
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Ethiopia
Ethiopia washed kalita. Lots of black tea, powerful. Some citric acidity. Medium finish. Stewed apricots muddled with brown sugar. Good.
Sat, Dec 11th • 2021
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Ethiopia
roasted by Grey Roasting Co
Grey Roasting Ethiopian washed Kalita. Citric. Molasses, bit of dark sweetness. Fruity, but complex and muddled. Smooth, balanced. Good.
Sat, May 22nd • 2021
Guatemala Washed
grown in Guatemala
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Guatemalan washed kalita. Medium body, sweetness. Fruity. Pink, strawberry..milk? Citric acidity. Really soft finish. Quite good.
Sat, May 1st • 2021
Brazil Extended Fermentation
grown in Brazil
roasted by Vanguard Coffee
Vanguard Brazilian extended fermentation kalita. Complex, jam sugars. Raisins, bit green. Sharp, odd, tropical, red pineapple acidity. Good.
Sat, May 1st • 2021
Colombia Washed
grown in Colombia
Silverskin Colombian washed Laurina kalita. Super soft, fuzzy white peach. Real smooth acidity and coconut sugar finish. Very clean. Great.
Thu, Apr 8th • 2021
Colombia Extended Fermentation
grown in Colombia
roasted by Vanguard Coffee
Vanguard Colombian Gesha extended fermentation kalita. Lots of mixed berries! Blueberry. Jammy. Lots of soft, natural acidity. Really great.
Fri, Feb 12th • 2021
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Ethiopia
roasted by April Coffee
April Coffee Ethiopia natural kalita. Sweet pink berries. Super soft and delicate. Red overtones. Super clean! Indistinct. Really good.
Mon, Feb 8th • 2021
Kenya Washed
grown in Gakunda, Kenya
Silverskin Kenya Gakunda AA washed kalita. Vibrant green apple, juicy. Green plum. Grassy, nutty bits. Dry linger. Confusing flavors, great.
Fri, Jan 15th • 2021
Colombia Extended Fermentation
grown in Colombia
roasted by Rich Coffee
Rich Coffee Jairo Arcila Colombian extended fermentation kalita. Full-bodied, caramel sweetness. Pineapple, strong rounded acidity. Great.
Sat, Dec 26th • 2020
Papua New Guinea Washed
grown in Papua New Guinea
Silverskin Papua New Guinea washed kalita. Very nutty, hazelnut. A bit sweet. No fruit, no acidity. Very dull. Maybe balanced? Boring, okay.
Sun, Nov 29th • 2020
Colombia Washed
grown in Colombia
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Colombian washed kalita. Dark, fruity, muddled. Dark raisin. Dried fruit. Good flavors, muddled and complex. Dull. Good.
Sat, Nov 21st • 2020
Honduras Natural
grown in Honduras
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Honduras natural kalita. Dark red grapes, raisin sweetness. Apple acidity. Burnt caramel. Stonefruit.. Short, sweet. Great acidity.
Sun, Nov 15th • 2020
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Boji, Ethiopia
roasted by Vanguard Coffee
Vanguard Ethiopia Boji natural kalita. Super tart cherry. Bitter floral, tea-like. Orange blossom. Very soft. Lacking sweetness. Great.
Fri, Nov 6th • 2020
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Boji, Ethiopia
roasted by Vanguard Coffee
Vanguard Ethiopia Natural Boji kalita. Light, milky chocolate. Soft, tart berry medley. Briefly tropical. Really sweet and balanced. Superb.
Sat, Oct 17th • 2020
Colombia Natural
grown in Colombia
Flight Colombian Monteverde natural kalita. Berry scented and bright. Blueberries and almond paste. Pineapple, very processed. Super good.
Fri, Sep 25th • 2020
Colombia Washed
grown in Colombia
Silverskin Colombian washed kalita. Super sweet, soft. Delicate, smooth. A bit earthy, nutty, peanut.. red fruits. Balanced. Quite good.
Sun, Sep 20th • 2020
Brazil Natural
grown in Brazil
roasted by Be Speciality
Be Speciality Brazil natural kalita. Vibrant tropical smell. Dull acidity. Getting much better as it cools, very tropical. Great.
Fri, Sep 18th • 2020
Colombia Natural
grown in Colombia
roasted by Rich Coffee
Rich Colombian natural kalita. Odd savory, chocolate chili mole scent, start. Tropical sweetness, orange fruit. Really complex fruit. Great.
Sat, Sep 12th • 2020
Colombia Washed
grown in Colombia
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Colombian washed kalita. Raw sugar, dark honey. Thick texture, body. Tropical, passion fruit. Tea, pink florals. Oddly sweet. Great.
Sat, Aug 22nd • 2020
Ethiopia Natural
roasted by Rich Coffee
Rich Ethiopia Danse Mormora natural kalita. Bright, juicy nectarine-ade, lemonade. Red fruits, sweet. Tropical. Pretty clean. Great.
Sat, May 16th • 2020
Honduras Washed
grown in Honduras
Silverskin Honduras Opalace washed kalita. Grassy, so very nutty. Dry hazelnut skin. Super chocolatey. Hazelnut chocolate. Good.
Sat, Mar 14th • 2020
Kenya Puled Natural
grown in Kamwangi, Kenya
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Kenya Kamwangi washed natural kalita. Honey flavor and sweetness. Tropical tart orange fruit. Grassy, herbal bitterness. Good.
Sat, Mar 7th • 2020
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Halu Beriti, Ethiopia
roasted by Verve Coffee
Verve Ethiopian Halo Beriti washed kalita. Balanced, yellow sweetness. Sweet, yellow plum. Dull, bit tart acidity. Alright.
Wed, Feb 12th • 2020
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
roasted by Grey Roasting Co
Grey Street Ethiopian Yirg washed kalita + lilydrip. Dull acidity. Green, bitter lime; bit floral bergamot. Chocolate citrus, currant. Good.
Sun, Feb 9th • 2020
Kenya Washed
grown in Kenya
roasted by Firsthand Coffee
Firsthand Kenya Gachatha PB washed kalita. Tart, green grapefruit. Very acidic. Indistinct; medium body. Fresh. Blackberry sweetness. Good.
Fri, Jan 3rd • 2020
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Chelba, Ethiopia
Flight Ethiopia Chelba natural kalita. Super acidic start, delicate, pink grapefruit. Bergamot. Warm berry compote. Juicy body. Superb.
Thu, Jan 2nd • 2020
Kenya Puled Natural
grown in Kamwangi, Kenya
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Kenya Kamwangi Lot 2 washed natural kalita. Tart red fruit, apple skin. Red florals. Superb acidity. Pineapple acidity. Really great.
Fri, Dec 13th • 2019
Colombia Natural
grown in Colombia
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Colombian Jairo Arcilla Gesha natural Kalita. Sweet pink smell. Juicy pineapple, short acidity. Red fruit. Dark plum. Great!
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Fri, Nov 15th • 2019
Honduras Natural
grown in Honduras
Silverskin Honduras Finca Los Cedros natural kalita. Briefly funky, red fruit. Sweet dark sugar. Fruity, juicy. Lemon, strawberry. Superb.
Sun, Oct 27th • 2019
Kenya Washed
grown in Kenya
roasted by Rocket Coffee
Rocket Kenya Kampagogo washed kalita. Full bodied, sweet caramel red apple. Bit dry finish. Developed grape, not winey. Balanced. Great.
Tue, Oct 15th • 2019
Kenya Natural
grown in Kenya
roasted by The Barn Coffee
The Barn Kenyan Mbokam natural kalita. Brown sugar, raisin; dried red fruits. Deep, complex flavor, sweetness. Brief, dulled acidity. Good.
Fri, Sep 27th • 2019
Kenya Washed
grown in Kenya
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Kenya Kegwa washed kalita. Fruity, lots of raisin. A bit tart, good acidity. Rounded into sweetness. Briefly grassy, not overpowering. Good.
Wed, Sep 25th • 2019
Colombia Washed
grown in Colombia
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Columbia Cafe del Macizo washed kalita. Brown sugar. Citrus scent. Tart black cherry, purple grape. Sweet and tart. Good.
Fri, Sep 13th • 2019
Kenya Washed
grown in Nyeri, Kenya
Kenya Nyeri AA washed kalita. Grassy scent. Savory, briefly, oddly spicy: Schezuan pepper..? Not in a bad way. Super juicy as it cools. 👍
Thu, Sep 12th • 2019
Rwanda Washed
grown in Rwanda
Rwandan washed kalita. Purple fruit. Delicate acidity, super juicy. Mild body. Blackcurrant juice. Briefly tropical. Balanced. Super good.
Tue, Sep 3rd • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Don Oscar honey kalita. Full bodied apple. Delicate red fruit, covered up. Malic acid. Briefly dark sweetness. Good.
Wed, Aug 28th • 2019
Costa Rica
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Don Oscar kalita. Dark red fruit, plum? Malic acidity. Complex sugars, molasses. Full bodied, long linger. Very balanced. Good.
Mon, Aug 26th • 2019
Brazil Natural
grown in Brazil
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Brazil Sitio Agua Fria natural kalita. Super dark chocolate, burnt walnut. Delicate acidity. Dark fruit, plum. Very interesting.. Good.
Fri, Aug 16th • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Don Oscar honey kalita. Juicy green apple and apricot. Brown sugar. White florals. Very balanced. Dry and silky mouthfeel. Good.
Tue, Aug 13th • 2019
Kenya Washed
grown in Kenya
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Kenya Kegwa washed kalita. Very fruity. Dehydrated stonefruit. Great.
Fri, Aug 9th • 2019
Rwanda Washed
grown in Rwanda
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Rwandan Mbilima washed kalita. Raisin, dried apricot. Not so bright. Sweet: brown sugar and raw sugar. Clean and super balanced. Good.
Thu, Aug 8th • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Don Oscar honey kalita. Full body. Brief astringency, citric acid. Fruity, muddled. Complex, dried fruit and sweetness. Good.
Thu, Aug 8th • 2019
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Ethiopia
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Ethiopian Kambata natural kalita. Dark, complex red fruits. Stewed cherries, strawberries. Good acidity and body. Red florals. Great.
Wed, Aug 7th • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Don Oscar honey kalita. Malic acid, green apple skin. Brown sugar. Red stonefruit. Juicy and fruity.
Sun, Jul 28th • 2019
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Ethiopia
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Ethiopian Kambata washed iced kalita. Lots of fruit. Super sharp, dulled acidity. Watery body. Nothing distinct to me, but not bad..
Sun, Jul 28th • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Herbazu black honey kalita. Lots of dark, molasses sweetness. Green raisin, green fruit. Dull acidity. Very balanced. Good.
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Fri, Jul 26th • 2019
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Ethiopia
Reformatory Ethiopian Gedeb natural heirloom kalita. Strawberry, red currants, passionfruit. Delicate yet full. Acidic, super sweet. Superb.
Thu, Jul 25th • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Herbazu black honey kalita. Juicy, full body. Dark, indistinct fruit, brief tangerine citric tinge. Raisin. Dark sweetness. 👍
Sun, Jul 21st • 2019
Costa Rica Honey Process
grown in Costa Rica
roasted by Trunk Coffee
Costa Rica Herbazu black honey Kalita. Dark fig sweetness, raisin tart. Lots of dark fruit, sweet. Full, funky. Metallic tinge: water? Good.
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Sat, May 18th • 2019
Colombia Extended Fermentation
grown in Colombia
Rafael Amaya Colombian extended fermentation Kalita.. Funky, juicy. Dark yellow fruit. Great funky filter. Bit muddled flavors. Really good.
Sun, Mar 10th • 2019
Burundi Washed
grown in Burundi
Proud Mary Burundi Gahahe washed Kalita. Dark, bright, fuzzy apricot skins. Black tea bitters. Superb acidity, jammy sugars. I miss AUS.
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Sun, Dec 31st • 2017
90plus Panama Natural
grown in Panama
Panama Natural Geisha 90plus Kalita. Sweet tropical, banana smell. Bananas and nutty honey.. White stonefruit. Bit of spice and reds. 👍👌💯
Wed, Aug 3rd • 2016
Ethiopia Natural
grown in Ethiopia
Eth Natural Kalita. Bittersweet red berry. Solid body. Lacking brightness. Cools to a sweet, charred stonefruit. Not tealike, bolder.
Tue, May 24th • 2016
Ethiopia Washed
grown in Kochere, Ethiopia
Eth Kochore washed Kalita. Thin tealike, red floral/berries, started honey ➡ darker. Bit of sweetness. Not complex or vibrant enough. Okay