Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.
Featured in August 2011 Box
Honey in your coffee? Not quite. The name refers to a rare process that the farmers of La Mirella use to wash this unique lot, providing a sweeter, richer cup. And that’s just one of the reasons why this Costa Rica import is so special: Each of the organic Bourbon and Caturra beans are measured for proper sugar levels before being selected. The beans are roasted by Olympia Roasting Company, who works directly with the farm to source this exceptional micro-lot. With floral notes of orange zest and melon rounded by a rich, velvet finish, this “honey” will make your mornings a little sweeter.
Buy This CoffeeWe feature truly small-batch, seasonal coffees. So there might not be any left. But that's a good thing! Only big corporate factories have the same stuff all year round.
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Roaster
Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.Olympia Washington -
Producer
Finca La Mirella, farmed by Oscar Chacon and Francisca Cubillo Salas -
Origin
Valle Central, Costa Rica -
Varietal
Caturra, Bourbon -
Elevation
1,500 meters above sea level -
Process
Honey-processed -
Our Notes
Floral, orange-zest top notes lead into flavors of cantaloupe and semi-dark chocolate over a heavy, soft body.
Featured in January 2012 Box
The family that makes coffee together… makes great coffee. Case in point: Finca Santa Marta. At this small farm in Espameyate, Colombia, producer Pablo Zuniga (featured in our Producer Spotlight on the reverse) his eldest son and nephew toil tirelessly to create an outstanding brew. They do it all: planting, harvesting, processing and drying (with a parabolic dryer, perfect for the rainy Huila region), using sustainable practices throughout, hence Rainforest Alliance certification. As for roasting, Olympia Coffee Roasting Co ensures that this family recipe delights your palate: juicy raspberry acidity and a gentle, round sweetness segue into a creamy body and flavors of vanilla and nougat.
Buy This CoffeeWe feature truly small-batch, seasonal coffees. So there might not be any left. But that's a good thing! Only big corporate factories have the same stuff all year round.
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Roaster
Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.Olympia Washington -
Producer
Finca Santa Marta, farmed by Pablo Zuniga -
Origin
Espameyate, La Plata, Huila, Colombia -
Varietal
Caturra, Castillo -
Elevation
1,700 meters above sea level -
Process
Washed and dried in a parabolic dryer -
Our Notes
Juicy raspberry acidity and a gentle, round sweetness segue into a creamy body and flavors of vanilla and nougat.



