November 2011 Tasting Box

Ithaca, New York

• Producer

  Linda Vista, farmed by Joel Guzman

• Origin

  Santa Bárbara, Honduras

• Varietal

  Pacas

• Elevation

  1,450 meters above sea level

• Process

  Washed

• Our Notes

  Gentle flavors of peaches and golden delicious apples relax into a delicate, milky body and a clean demerara sugar finish.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Producer

  Las Aguas Altas, farmed by Gabino Mendez Garcia

• Origin

  San Pedro Necta, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

• Varietal

  Pache, Cattura, Catimor and Bourbon

• Elevation

  1,720 meters above sea level

• Process

  Washed and dried on covered patios

• Our Notes

  This coffee superbly balances a prominent red grape acidity with a peanut-buttery sweetness and a round, full body.

Portland, Oregon

• Producer

  Miguel & Guillermo Menéndez

• Origin

  Santa Barbara, Apaneca Ilamatepec Mountains, El Salvador

• Varietal

  Pacamara

• Elevation

  1,700 meters above sea level

• Process

  Washed

• Our Notes

  A sparkling lemon acidity mellows into buttery Brazil-nut flavors and a round sweetness.