I have been hearing whispers of this coffee for several months, and I am so happy to finally have it in my hands. Ethiopia Mocca Java.
You might remember, a very long time ago, Starbucks used to offer a coffee called Arabian Mocha Java, a blend of Yemen Mocha Sanani and East Java coffee. This coffee would pop up here and again, but was finally discontinued in 2005. This new interpretation of the blend features naturally processed Ethiopian coffees and semi-washed coffees from West Java. The result is a rich, dark chocolate flavor with big ripe berry sweetness. Like a chocolate covered cherry!
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Gravitas Blend number 2. A blend of three African coffees; Rwanda Abakundakawa, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelba and Burundi Murambi. Paired with grapefruit and buddhas hand brioche wrapped in dark chocolate…. 
As we get closer to our move date (June 1st), my focus on creating recipes & pairings have shifted to full on clean and get ready to move mode. It is always stressful moving, but especially moving across the country, to a place we have never been. Very soon I’ll be slinging lattes in Michigan, but in the meantime, I am cleaning and organizing.
2015 Rwanda cup of excellence second place winner Rwanda Mahembe. Vibrant flavors of orange, peach and honey. So sweet it’s like eating candy! Served in 
I caught wind of a limited time custom blend offering in California, and I was lucky enough to have my friend 
When you think of Sumatra, you probably think of a coffee with incredible earthy notes and a heavy syrupy body. This is not that coffee.
A few weeks ago Burundi Murambi appeared on the scoop bar at the roastery. We have not seen an offering from Burundi in a very long time (about 3 years) so I was ecstatic to go over there and pick up a few bags.
It’s February, and that means it’s time for everything romance and Caffè Verona! Caffè Verona was one of the first core coffees I fell in love with. I love how rich and roasty sweet it is, and when you pair it with dark chocolate, it is out of this world amazing.