Monthly Archives: June 2007
Yemen Mokha Sana’ani
This is the most excited I’ve been while waiting to receive a new shipment of coffee, and now, its finally here. The Yemen Mokha Sana’ani is the most unique tasting
Something big is brewing at Fratello Coffee Co.
David Parker, Calgary Herald Published: Tuesday, June 26, 2007It doesn’t seem that long ago to me that a cup of coffee was something poured as an expected followup to any
CoffeeGeek
While in Vancouver I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon drinking WAY too much coffee with Mark Prince (THE CoffeeGeek)! I have a high caffeine tolerance, but Mark drank
Bring on the Guatemalan's!!
Its auction time again, however this time it isn’t Nicaraguan’s, itsGuatemalan’s. This Thursday we will be joining in on the Cup ofExcellence auction to try our best in getting another
Can you say SLAYER!!!
The first time around was a tease, then it was gone. Much to our collective dismay… Now it’s back and lets just say there may be bloodshed should someone try
“Los Milagros” Estate, Jinotega
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICSFarm: Los MilagrosFarmer: Julio César RealRank: 15City: JinotegaRegion: JinotegaCountry: NicaraguaFarm Size: 3.50 HectaresCoffee growing area: 3.50 HectaresAltitude: 1050 maslCertification: None COFFEE CHARACTERISTICSVariety: CaturraProcessing System: Washed and sun driedLot Size: 21
2007 Nicaraguan COE Results
This was a long 5:30 hours today, but the auction is finally over. The top coffee sold for an astounding $47.06 / lb which is a record for Nicaraguans.Fratello Coffee
Luke's TAT!
Ok – check out what I stumbled across today as I visited a great cafe out in Hope, BC (1.5 hours outside of Vancouver). I met Luke, a hardcore barrista
Cup of Excellence Cupping
Here are some more pictures of us cupping the Nicaraguan Cup of Excellence.
First 2007 Cup of Excellence
Auction Lot – NicaraguanWell tomorrow is the first Auction Lot for the 2007 Cup of Excellence program. It is a 6 hour online auction process, and after this is complete,