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New single origin ETHIOPIA WASHEDBUKU By Intelligentsia Sourcing | January 12, 2024 The Variety Origin This coffee is from Ethiopia's Guji Zone, grown in Buku and processed in nearby Hambela. We have narrowed our focus in Guji over the past few seasons to identify a village that can be a reliable source for single-origin coffees and eventually single-farm lots from individual growers — a true rarity in Ethiopia. The Variety The Farmers Behind the Crop This coffee represents the collaborative effort of three artists, starting with the smallholder farmers in Buku who grew it, harnessing the flavor of Ethiopia's terroir...

New single origin espresso COLOMBIASAN PEDRO DE CARTAGO By Intelligentsia Sourcing | February 9, 2024 The Variety Cenicafé, the Colombian National Coffee Research Center, released the Castillo variety in 2005. This new variety was bred to solve a major problem that afflicts farmers -- coffee leaf rust. This fungus attaches itself to the underside of coffee leaves and spreads when it rains. Infected leaves wither up and fall off which reduces the plants ability to produce fruit. In severe outbreaks, entire fields of coffee trees will die. But even in moderate outbreaks, this fungus can negatively impact several years of...

coffeebar Our First International Coffeebar Located in Seoul, South Korea February 21, 2024 We are set to open our first international coffeebar in Seoul, South Korea on February 23rd at 10am. The coffeebar will be located in the historic neighborhood of Seochon. The new coffeebar is located in a traditional and historic building that was meticulously restored and renovated. Careful attention was paid to highlighting the natural elements of the building while modernizing the interior to accommodate a bustling coffeebar crowd. A large glass roof hovers over the bar to highlight the coffee and the craft of the baristas, while...

RELEASES Black Cat Classic Instant Espresso By Griffin Miller | February 1, 2024 For Specialty Espresso Lovers On-The-Go Introducing our Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic! A freeze-dried instant coffee with notes of dark chocolate, raw sugar and marshmallow based on our best-selling signature espresso blend. Simply pour the instant espresso into your cup, add hot or cold water or milk of your choice, stir & enjoy. Great while traveling, on-the-go, or to enjoy that great espresso taste without the fancy equipment.You can even use it to make a macchiato, cappuccino, americano, or latte at home! Each box contains five individual...