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Réunion Island Bourbon Pointu Varietal

June 14, 2019 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Réunion IslandEvery once in a while a coffee just captures me. It swoops in out of nowhere, and perfectly occupies a space in my heart. I heard about this new coffee at the Seattle roastery and was intrigued; Réunion Island Bourbon Pointu Varietal. There was little to no information about it, and it was expensive and very limited. As luck would have it, my coffee angel, Melody, sent me some. It sat on my desk, and I would just stare at it thinking, what am I going to do with you?. 

That same day, I went on a walk with my friend. We walked along the trail behind my house, the trail I used to explore as a child. Along the fencing, was a huge bush of honeysuckle and jasmine. Suddenly, a huge wave of memories hit me. I carried that feeling and those scents home with me.

I came home inspired, filled with nostalgia, and I knew I wanted to do something to pay respect to the love and lore of Réunion Island.

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Burundi Ngozi with black tea jelly

August 23, 2018 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Burundi NgoziNow that Burundi Ngozi is back, I am just a little bit obsessed with it, and I am sure you’ll see more pairings with this coffee. I have been so busy lately, and this coffee has really motivated me to get back into developing recipes and pairings. It is what I love to do most after all! Two updates in one week is pretty much unheard of over here, so enjoy it while it lasts! 😉

Last week I was asked to do a coffee tasting, and as I mentioned in my previous post, Burundi Ngozi was the first reserve coffee I had when I moved to Seattle. This pairing is actually inspired by a pairing I did for this coffee and my original blog (which never saw the light of day) but it was so good, I really wanted to bring it back… so here it is!… 

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Burundi Ngozi with black tea marshmallows

August 21, 2018 by jocelyn 1 Comment

Burundi NgoziI remember when Burundi Ngozi was first introduced to the Starbucks Reserve line. It was in 2013, I was living in Seattle, and it was one of the first Reserve coffees I had there. I was obsessed with the black tea like aromas and cinnamon spice notes. Now, it’s been 5 years, but Burundi Ngozi has come back around a few times, and each time it steals a little piece of my heart.

In the northern mountains of a tiny landlocked country, specialty coffee is emerging as a source of hope and opportunity. Known for high altitudes, heavy rainfall and rich volcanic soil, the Ngozi region has been working to realize its potential since the coffee industry was privatized in 2009. This coffee comes from small-holder farms located in Northern Burundi: the Ngozi and Kayanza provinces.

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China Comac Estate with rosemary bark

May 6, 2018 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

China Comac Estate

Greetings from Sunny California! Updates have been sporadic at best because I just moved across the country! Good bye Michigan, hello Sacramento. This was kind of a spur of the moment move, and I am so thankful to work for a company who can transfer me quickly and without issues. I just got here two days ago, my stuff still hasn’t arrived, but I am chomping at the bit to do some coffee tastings!

A few of my friends work at the reserve bar in Sacramento, so I thought I’d bring them something special; China Comac Estate. … 

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Kenya Windrush Estate paired with plum muffins

March 31, 2018 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Kenya Windrush Estate

Kenya Windrush Estate appeared at the Seattle Roastery in January. My good friend Melody was kind enough to send me a bag to share with my partners! Kenya Windrush estate has a juicy acidity with notes of red currant and plum. Plums are just starting to come in to season here, so I thought making a twist on a blueberry muffin would be perfect!… 

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Honduras La Campa with plum fruit leather

August 30, 2017 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Honduras La CampaAugust’s reserve subscription is Honduras La Campa. This is only the second time that I have seen a coffee from Honduras, the first being Honduras Premier.
The terrain in Honduras is rugged and precipitous, so getting ripe cherries has been a challenge. I am extremely delighted by this cup, unexpectedly fruity and complex with notes of plum and caramel.

This is the second to last reserve subscription coffee that will be available, as the online store is closing in October. I will miss my exclusive coffee every month, but I know Starbucks will come up with something new and exciting to continue to delight us and expand our coffee journey. The final coffee will be Colombia la Casiana, which you can still get (until September 3rd) here…. 

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Sun Dried Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu Cold Fashioned

July 29, 2017 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Sun Dried Ethiopia Yirgacheffe ChelelektuOne of my friends was throwing a surprise party for her store manager, and she asked me if I could make a coffee mocktail to serve at the party. Doing stuff like this is right up my alley! Originally I had planned on doing the mint julep, but I had a few bags of the sun-dried Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu, and I really wanted to do a play on an old fashioned.

Combining cold brewed Sun Dried Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu, cherry bitters and an orange peel syrup, topped with a luxardo cherry. Introducing the Cold Fashioned.

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Kenya Kariaini with blood orange chocolate muffins

July 13, 2017 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Kenya Kariaini

Kenya Kariaini

Kenya Kariaini was at the scoop bar at the Roastery for a short time in April. I was fortunate enough to get a bag to share with my partners. What struck me was how different this was from our core Kenya…. 

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Tastefolio: Rwanda Abakundakawa

July 6, 2017 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Rwanda Abakundakawa prepared as a cold brew, but using a lemon ginger water from Trader Joe’s in place of plain, filtered water. The result is crisp and refreshing!… 

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Sun Dried Brazil Sertão with Brigadeiro bark

June 27, 2017 by jocelyn Leave a Comment

Sun Dried Brazil Sertão paired with Brigadeiro bark

I am loving all of the sun-dried brazil offerings right now! Next month, the Sun Dried Brazil Sertão will launch in reserve stores. This coffee instantly became a favorite amongst my partners. When you think of sun-dried coffeess, you might think of wild fruity notes. These sun-dried Brazil coffees will surprise you, the sun dried Brazil Sertão in particular. Flavors of milk chocolate and toffee with a malty sweetness. I really wanted to do a play on a traditional Brazilian dessert, and the first thing that came to mind was the classic brigadeiro…. 

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