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Coffee Varietals Explained
The cup you drank this morning had a lineage. It came from a specific plant, with a genetic history, grown at an elevation, selected by the farmer for particular reasons. And almost none of that appears on the label. The varietal of a given coffee is an entrance into the story of that lineage.
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake Recipe
With the creation of Libertyville’s Carrot Cake Latte and Easter hosting duties being right around the corner, I was inspired to bake something worthy of a brunch spread. The perfect combination of a hearty pastry and a delicious dessert, this Carrot Coffee Cake recipe was given to me by my coworker Marissa, who found it on Soko’s Kitchen. If anyone knows Marissa, she is an incredible baker, so I trusted her endorsement easily.
Nano Genji #12 - Agaro, Ethiopia
There are coffees that are simply enjoyable—and then there are coffees like Nano Genji #12—a coffee that provides an experience. Available in a very limited release of just 250 pounds, this coffee is one that you’ll want to experience while you can.
Fazenda Boa Vista - Minas Gerais, Brazil
We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever, sweet, and beautiful coffee from Brazil! Fazenda Boa Vista, a flourishing farm nestled in the rolling hills of Ibiraci, Minas Gerais, has proven its vibrant coffee to be a force to be reckoned with among its competition across the country.
New Release: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Our newest single origin release comes from the Kanzu washing station in the Nyamasheke district of Rwanda. This is a washed coffee with bourbon varietals. The flavor notes that we picked up on from this specific coffee are blackberry, honey and custard. We are so excited to share this coffee with all of you since it has been quite some time since we’ve featured a Rwandan coffee in our lineup!