Costa Rica Torres-Villalobos

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Elevation - 1550 Meters
Varietal - Villalobos
Process - Washed

Tasting notes: Sweet candied flavors of toffee, cherry, hazelnut and caramel adorn a floral cup further sweetened by honey.

The Torres family cultivates coffee on their pristinely maintained farm in Barranca de Naranjo. Despite the local trend to replant higher yielding more disease resistant crops, the Torres family chose to nurture the Villalobos variety due to its unique cup profile. They recently improved their aggressive fertilization program. This lot is processed at the Helsar de Zarcero micro mill just around the corner from the farm.

Sumatra Aceh Coop

Barrington Coffee


Region- Central Aceh Province, Sumatra
Locality- Bener Meriah
Cooperative- Koperasi Gayo Linge Organic Coffee Cooperative (GLOC)
Altitude- 3300-4500′
Varietal- Catimor, Bourbon, Timtim and others
Process- Wet Hulled, sun dried

Syrupy body and low acidity with chocolate, black cherry and subtle earthy flavors. This coffee is grown by members of the Gayo Linge Organic Coffee Cooperative in the highlands of the Aceh Province in Northern Sumatra. Gayo Linge is a relatively new cooperative that was formed in August of 2008. This year, the Cooperative was comprised of 2274 members that each typically cultivate several acre farms throughout 30 villages. All of their coffee is shade grown and is produced without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers. Companion planting with vegetables, fruit and palm sugar is the norm. Once picked, the seeds are Wet Hulled during their preparation and are then sun-dried and carefully hand picked before export. Wet Hulled process coffee is slightly cleaner than its natural process cousin, as it involves a soaking stage in water prior to being stripped of its hull. The coffee retains an exotic Indonesian character. Because of its wonderfully syrupy body, this coffee is a great choice for those who enjoy their coffee with milk or cream even at our light roast treatment.

Barrington's coffees are certified organic at origin by the National Organic Program (NOP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies Barrington's Roastery to process 100% Certified Organic coffee through Baystate Organic Certifiers (Winchendon, MA).

Kenya Kia Oro

Barrington Coffee

Region- Kiambu
Farm- Kia Ora Estate
Mill- Thika Coffee Mills
Owner- Kenya Nut Company
Altitude- 5200-6200 FASL
Varietal- Bourbon, SL
Process- Washed, sun dried on drawer beds

Bright and sweet with flavors of creamy peach and red grapefruit.  Acidity holds strong through the cool down.

This coffee is grown in the rich volcanic soil at the Kia Ora Estate located on the southern slope of Mount Kenya. The farm is owned and operated by the Kenya Nut Company. Coffee here is intercropped between macadamia nut trees, with the coffee harvest running from October to March. The coffee is milled nearby at the Thika Coffee Mills in Thika which is just down the mountain between the farm and the capital Nairobi.

This coffee is certified to be grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or pesticides by the Soil Association (Bristol, UK).

Kenya lovers rejoice!

Barrington Gold

Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

Region- Americas, Southeast Asia
Varietals - Bourbon, Paca, Catuai 65, S-795, others
Process- Washed, pulped natural and conditioned

Barrington Coffee Roasting Company carefully roast and blend this coffee to bring out the finest qualities of espresso coffee – sweet caramel, chocolate, spice and hints of dried fruit. When properly extracted it yields spectacular crema and a long smooth finish. To attain this perfection, they source coffees that are naturally very low in acidity and extraordinarily high in body. When the otherwise subtle and delicate flavors of these coffees are concentrated through the high pressure extraction of an espresso machine the qualities are magnified to an essential level. This proprietary blend includes aged and conditioned coffees from Asia and South America.

 

Ethiopia Tchembe

Barrington Coffee

Region- Yirgacheffe, Gedeo, SNNP
Producer- Ninety Plus Coffee
Altitude- 5740- 7545′
Varietal- Arabica Heirlooms
Process- Natural, sun dried on raised beds

Barrington Coffee Roasting Company received a 94 point score for this coffee in April of 2013 from Coffee Review.

Buttery crema with flavors of salted caramel, lavender, and wild strawberry with a lively middle and a long, soft finish.  Served as a espresso this is a dessert in and of itself.

This mouthwateringly good coffee has been brought to light and carefully prepared by Joseph Brodsky and the Ninety Plus Coffee Crew. As this coffee hails from Gedeo in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNP), it remains outside the jurisdiction of the Ethiopian Coffee Exchange.  The Tchembe is currently among a small collection of  Ethiopian coffees that maintains its direct farm lineage.

One of the critical aspects of preparation that accentuates the profound fruit qualities in this coffee is its method of preparation. The Tchembe has been naturally processed without any water. The coffee cherry is dried in the sun on elevated tables and the coffee seeds are extracted after the cherry has dried. After drying, the Tchembe is sealed in Grain-Pro barrier packaging and then sent on its way to our Roastery where we preserve the green coffee under seal until it is roasted.

  Black

Taiwan Ruby (Hong Yue Premium)               Nantou, Taiwan
 
a rare and special cross breed of Burmese wild tea and Taiwan wild tea rendering a deep
red infusion with distinctive aromas of clove, wintergreen, camphor, red date, raisin
and cinnamon. a must try for those who love high grade and strong flavored black tea 
     
 
Golden Assam  single estate                  Assam, India
 
even grade leaves and golden buds of this tea from sub-tropical valleys of Assam yield
gutsy, bold infusion - sweet, robust and malty with notes of fruity raisin and date sugar
   

Earl Grey Supreme  organic fair trade        a blend

special reserve smooth liquoring Keemun and a bold flavored Yunnan infused with natural
essential oil pressed from bergamot citrus fruits


Golden Yunnan  organic fair trade           Yunnan, China
 
from ancient tea trees. deeply flavored infusion; notes of peppery spice, chocolate,
sweet raisin, and a malty finish


  Oolong

Wu Yi  organic                                Fujian, China

rich with a roasted aroma, notes of raisin sugar, honey-suckle, and toasted barley.
 
Bao Zhong                                    Taiwan

twisted emerald colored leaves provide a fresh and delicate infusion with flowery notes of
lilac and lily


  Green

Sencha  organic                               Kagoshima, Japan
 
the highest grade traditional green with a rich smooth mouthfeel and long-lasting fresh flavor
 
Genmaicha  organic                           Shizuoka, Japan
 
developed by Zen monks who mixed green tea with the browned rice stuck to the bottom of
their cauldrons, this radiant yellow-green infusion is smooth and mild with a warming and
toasty aroma and lasting sweet finish
 
Jade Cloud (Green Jade) organic              Western Hubei, China
 
aroma of toasted chestnut and bluegrass; mellow and refreshing with low astringency from
the earliest spring batches
 
Jasmine Pearl organic                        Fujian and Yunnan, China
 
hand-rolled tender leaf and bud; mildly sweet flavor and heady aroma of jasmine          


  White

Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) organic    Fujian, China

hand harvested from first flush buds of Fujian’s unique Fuding Da Hao varietal prized for its
large silvery buds and delicious sweet flavor  


  Yellow

Yellow Buds                                  Yunnan, China

a unique tea consisting only of the first flush spring buds picked in early mornin hours, fired
lighter than green tea then wrapped in a parchment material resulting in tender flavor with
delicate notes of moist earth, flowers, and cloudberries


  Botanicals

Golden Chamomile Blossoms organic          Egypt

noted for its calming qualities,  mildly sweet and fruity flavor and soothing floral aroma

Peppermint  organic                          Pacific NW, USA

soothing to digestive system, aids focus and clear thinking

Lemon Spice   organic                        a blend

lemongrass and ginger root with cardamom, licorice root, black pepper, and peppermint
                                                                              
Ginger        organic                         Jiangxi, China

known to boost immune systems; folk preventative medicine for colds, flues and hangovers (!)
fresh pungent flavor in a sweet and mildly spicy infusion

Tangerine-Ginger                            a blend

stimulating ginger root and adaptogenic, wild-harvested Schizandra berries are balanced with
natural essential oils of citrus and rare herbs to produce a full-bodied and invigorating drink with
a complex bouquet of sweet, spicy, tart and fruity notes
                                                                             
Mountain Tea  (Sideritis/Ironwort)           Thessaly, Greece

foraged from the foothills of the home of the Gods,  this herb is traditionally used in
Mediterranean regions to aid digestion, strengthen the immune system, suppress common cold,
flu and other viruses, fight allergies and help shortness of breath, sinus congestion, and even
pain and mild anxiety