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What Does Tala Mean?

This is one of our most common FAQs. If you’ve ever asked someone at Tala this question, they may have answered with “It means sweet, and beautiful,” which is true, but it isn’t the full story. Let’s explore the full meaning and thought behind our name: Tala Coffee Roasters.

Michael Boyack Michael Boyack

A Beginner’s Guide To Coffee Harvesting Seaons

Just like any other fruit, coffee is seasonal. There are portions of the year that coffee is being cultivated and another portion when coffee cherries are ripe for picking. Lucky for us, coffee is grown in many different countries around the world. Each country has a different harvest season, with some countries having multiple harvests per year.

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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.

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FUDAM - La Union, Nariño, Colombia.

This coffee from Nariño, Colombia is not just a coffee—it’s a testament to sustainable farming, community-driven progress, and a timeless flavor profile that never gets old.

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Mauricio Salaverria: Ahuachapan, El Salvador

Mauricio Salaverria has built a reputation for producing some of the most vibrant and beautifully balanced coffees in El Salvador, and this latest natural-processed lot is no exception.

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Karimikui AA: Kirinyaga, Kenya

Kenya’s coffee story is as rich and complex as the flavors in your cup. Coffee likely grew wild in the region for centuries, but it wasn’t cultivated commercially until the 1890s, when Catholic and Protestant missionaries brought seeds from Reunion Island.

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