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Liqueur Coffee Sampler!
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Add comment May 22, 2009
ESMERALDA SPECIAL CUPPING – AUCTION ON MAY 19TH!
The excitement level at the roasting facility always rises when we receive a large, white envelope (or box) filled to the brim with green coffee samples. This white envelope represents a great potential; it represents the great potential for amazing coffee. Needless to say, when said white envelope arrived from Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama, a low buzz resonated among the staff. “When are we going to cup the samples? When is the auction? How are these coffees going to compare to last year? How will the newer harvest areas compare to the traditional Esmeralda Special areas?”
For those of you who are unaware of the significance of samples from Hacienda La Esmeralda, let me fill you in on a little bit of the back-story. In 1996 the Peterson Family bought a coffee farm in the Jaramillo region of Panama. They knew that the farm contained many different varietals and that it produced an overall good quality cup. In 2002, Daniel Peterson had the idea that the overall “good” quality of the cup might be due to one spectacular variety of coffee or area of the farm bringing up the overall quality of the cup. That year, Daniel went around cupping the coffee from different sections of the farm. Much to his excitement, he discovered that one section of the farm, and specifically one special varietal, produced an amazing cup. This special varietal was an Ethiopian varietal called Geisha. When the Peterson’s entered their Geisha coffee into the 2004 Best of Panama competition, the judges were stunned. That year it sold for record prices, topping $20 a pound green. The buzz around this coffee did not stop after that year. It continued to win ALL the possible awards in the specialty industry, distinguishing itself as one of the best coffees in the world. Just last year, the top lot sold for another mind blowing record price of $130 a pound green. We have been fortunate to purchase this coffee for years, and this year we are looking forward to another great crop.
Back to the samples… During the last 2 years, the Petersons have withheld their Esmeralda Special from the Best of Panama competition in order to give other farmers a chance. Instead of using the Best of Panama competition and auction to sell their coffee, they have created their own auction system, dividing their Geisha variety coffee into separate batches that represent different parts of the farm, different altitudes and different harvest times.
Last week, we roasted and cupped this year’s Esmeralda Special harvest samples, and we were blown away. We do not want to give away too many specifics, but we were very happy with this year’s harvest. Most of the batches that we cupped were bursting with flavor. There were beautiful floral notes abounding. Strawberry, bright orange citrus and peach highlight these coffees. It looks like we will have another year of astounding Esmeralda Special. The auction is coming soon, May 19th, and we will keep you updated about which batches we purchase and when we expect them to arrive. If you would like to watch the auction live, go to http://coffee.stoneworks.com/auction/index.cfm on May 19th.
Add comment May 8, 2009
Coffee of the World – Each Region With It’s Own Uniqueness
-by Robert T Jones
With so many wide and varied coffee producing regions throughout the world it is hard to know what to expect when you buy a coffee from these places. Some of regions rely on small independent farmers to produce the coffee other regions are run by the multinational companies. We are well aware of how famous Java is in the world of coffee, it has now become a second name for coffee. But there a many less well known regions that are producing some of the most outstanding coffee in the world, These beans get their unique flavours and aromas from the way they are grown and processed, for instance some regions in the Americas grown their coffee in the shade, while other prefer their beans to be grown on the slopes of mountains. To name and describe ever region of coffee producing world would take a little longer than I can afford, but they can be broken down into the main regions so you get a general overview of what to expect of the coffees from these regions.
The Americas.
The largest and most diverse of all the regions, coffee is produced from the Caribbean all the way through south and central America and as far as Hawaii. Most of these coffees can be described as having a well balance and medium bodied flavours, because of these characteristics many of the coffees from the Americas are perfect from bending with other strong more acidic coffee verities. Some other well known characteristics of these coffees are chocolaty and nutty tones. Probably the most famous of all the American coffee’s are the kona coffee produced on the slopes of the volcanic Hawaiian mountains and the blue mountain coffee of Jamaica which is the highest mountain in the Caribbean.
Africa and the Middles East.
With Ethiopia being the birth place of coffee Africa has a long history with the Coffee bean and some of the most famous coffees have their origin in African and the Middle East, Mocha Coffee got it’s name from a port in Yemen. Coffee from these regions will always remain popular with each region having its own unique flavours and aromas and this is mostly down to the wide variety of climates from the desert like regions of the Middle East to the tropical regions of the Cameroon and Kenya. Even though there are many different varieties of African coffee you are always assured of a wonderful cup of coffee.
Asia And Indonesia
Almost 75% of all the coffee beans produced in this region come from the Canephora plant, with the remainder produced from the Arabica plant, The tropical and sub-tropical climates of these regions make the ideal conditions for growing some of the world’s finest coffee beans. In general these coffees are low in acidity with a full body and distinctive aromatic flavours of earthy tones. Because the beans are low in acidity with a strong body they are often used in a blend with a milder coffee usually from Africa or the Americas. Some of the most well loved of all the Asian coffee’s are the monsooned malabar coffee produced in India. This is one of the most unique coffees in the world as the beans are left in open sheds though out the monsoon season. This imparts a wonderful unique flavour to the beans. Another famous coffee is Kapal Api which produced on the Indonesian island of Java and in the past 80 it has grown to be a world famous brand.
As you can see that the choice and variety of coffee today is endless, and if you decide to roast your own green Coffee beans not only will have the freshest cup of coffee imaginable but you can also begin to experiment with different blends of coffee from around the world.
1 comment April 29, 2009
Cappuccino Cups
Imagine an elegant small plate with a pool of hot fudge sauce. In the center floats an island of creamy cupcake-shaped cappucino pudding with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a chocolate covered espresso bean on the tippy-top for garnish. The coffee and cinnamon in this recipe make a wonderful flavor combination.
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Here’s to you–a Latte Love!!
Five years ago I created Gourmet CoffeeXpress because of Roy…my British boyfriend. After visiting me here in the US he was taken by the flavored coffee, Coconut Cream. After returning to England he could find any coconut cream or most any flavors in coffee. He begged me to ship him some. I decided to create a business to get fabulous coconut cream flavored coffee over to Roy, the Brits, and America! (Sadly Roy has since died 
GOURMET COFFEEXPRESS is my hallmark to his memory.) Hyperlink to Gourmet CoffeeXpress
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Win $50 Free Coffee!
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Gourmet CoffeeXpress is searching for the most creative and uncommon photos involving coffee. The very “foam de la crème”… or the most imaginative of these coffee related photographs will win $50 worth of premium award-winning gourmet coffee. The sky’s the limit on uniqueness and originality; however the photo must be in some way related to the theme of coffee.
Coffee Photographs will be displayed in the “CoffeeArt Gallery” of Gourmet CoffeeXpress’ website.
Gourmet CoffeeXpress is a distinctive “Website Gallery” offering an extraordinary array of premium gourmet coffees, teas, artisan chocolates desserts & designer gifts. This includes many award-winning limited edition coffee beans. They are a small Artisan business with emphasis on exceptional customer service.
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Contest runs through September 1, 2008. Winning photo will NOT be “your average joe”!
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Add comment June 8, 2008
Find the perfect Coffee to pair with Dad’s style Father’s Day gift
Much ado nowadays pairing gourmet coffees with matching desserts, or chocolate varieties. We’ve discovered something new for you to pair. Why not pair a premium coffee with the unique and individual personality of someone you care about.
Dads are all so different. For a fun change of gift-giving pace, this
Father’s Day find the perfect gift for Dad by his ‘character’.
Interestingly every coffee has its own character profile, it’s own nature. Wouldn’t it be a novel and interesting thought to match the style of a coffee gift, to Dad’s own very special style?
YOUR SWEET DAD
Let’s take for example, Dad has a very sweet disposition, very low key, never a mean word shall pass his lips; well in this case give Dad the gift of coffee highlighted by a
Low Acidity, Sweet Tasting Profile. Your choice of fabulous gourmet coffee’s defined by this character profile would be:
Sweet Tasting with a light body and low acidity
India Malabar ‘Monsooned Voyage’
Monsooned or aged by the elements…this Dad has grown better with time.
From out of the gold fields of India…how can you say better how much Dad means to you…Great as Gold!
Organic Galapagos Island Estate
As rare as these very special beans are…such is your Dad!
Here’s to the “Man of Supreme Spirit!”
There’s a mystique surrounding this coffee…and the man. The ultimate in value.
These beans are grown in excluded a well hidden location accessible only by foot. Here’s just the thing for the quiet demure Dad!
Brazil Santos
A mild coffee with a bit of a nutty taste…who’d know that behind the calm façade there lies a bit of a nut!
YOUR DYNAMO DAD
On the other hand, Dad might be bold and daring…robust…speaking his mind in just about any situation. Match “Rambo Dad” to a gift of coffees that are Bold Tasting, Heavy Body and High Acidity. This coffee combination would be:
Bold taste with a heavy body and high acidity
They don’t get more robust than this! Deep, dark…stands up to just about anything.
A coffee with the most varied and distinctive flavor, for the Dad with a spectrum of moods.
This coffee, also known as Abyssinia is the father of all coffees…the original coffee. For the Dad basked in originality.
Demonstrating a stoic solid body and penetrating flavor…representative of the strong willed man!
This African coffee features extremely complex flavors. A great match for the deeper thinkers, the analytical, the complex.
YOUR STYLED DAD
If Dad is artful and sophisticated in nature, you can best suit him with a lovely array of coffees with Winey Taste, Light Body, with High Acidity. For this master of style present the following:
Winey taste with a light body and high acidity.
Santo Domingo ‘Bani Especiale’
This cup has a multitude of flavors. As complex and moving as Dad.
Smokey flavor with a spicy twist…think of the sultry thought-provoking dad with that dynamic ability to find the spice in every situation.
Paint this man Gold…another coffee to demonstrate the value of the man you hold dear.
Costa Rica ‘La Amistad’ Organic
The coffee that’s lively, sweet and aromatic. Perfect for the man that shimmers in personality!
This is a bright flavored coffee that reveals in the end, a deeper, more complex finish…could Dad’s outgoing style elude a deeper dimension?
YOUR CHATTY DAD
Finally there’s Dad, very adept in conversational style…the smooth talker. No need to say another word. Present him instead with the perfect set of coffees for this year’s Father’s Day. Give him coffees with Smooth Taste, Heavy Body, Low Acidity. And for the man who can say it all, give a very demonstrative coffee gift:
Smooth taste with a heavy body and low acidity
These beans grow on level ground creating consistency in their flavor…for the Dad consistently there for you through the thicks and the thins.
Colombia Organico Mesa de los Santos
Of all the Columbian coffees out there, this has been chosen tops, the best in the land. Considering all the Dads around, could you find better?
For the Dad who is supreme!
Fair-Trade Central American Beneficio
A coffee truly dedicated to the forefathers, the Mayan ancestors…here’s a coffee that will certainly dedicate your depth of gratitude for that special person in your life.
Java coffee started from the Dutch, who planted the first Arabica trees in Java early in coffee’s history. It’s name has become synonymous with coffee in the U.S., and is often the standard for which all other coffees are measured. Such a ruler can apply against which to measure the other Dads.
Many consider the Mandheling coffees to be among the world’s finest and most admired, and certainly among the best Sumatran coffees. The crème de la crème…that’s Dad!
Sumatra Dark Roast ‘Black Satin’
As well adored as Sumatra Mandheling, only dark roasted. Same for the well admired Dad…with a darker side.
Bolivia Colonial Caranavi Organic
This coffee is grown in a special micro climate set apart from the typical climate of the land…representing the Dad with the temperament that seems to hold up to the ups and downs around him.
This being the world’s oldest cultivated coffee, has stood the test of time. In being distinguished by its richness indicates the fullness of nature and wisdom which is only acquired by time. Hmmm…whom could this be?
Sulawesi ‘Celebes Classique’
Incredibly rare, one of a kind coffee…none other produced even remotely like it. For that very unique, one of a kind Dad.
Along with your special Coffee Gift, we’ll also include your dad’s very own specific “CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY” of your astutely matched gift.
Here’s to perfect pairing of Personality & Profile.
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1 comment May 17, 2008
Discovering Australian Bundja Coffee
This coffee is a unique Single Origin Espresso. The southern latitude and unique terrain of the growing region provides a depth of character to the coffee, while the late harvest and Double Pass process provide sweetness and depth of flavor as an espresso.
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“Flavor Experience!”
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Enjoy the Gourmet CoffeeXpress
“Flavor Experience!”
Enjoy the Gourmet CoffeeXpress
“Flavor Experience!”
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