Spotlight on...Ethiopia Harrar (and a Labor Day reminder)
Carrie Masek
We just received a new shipment of coffees from Ethiopia, and our Spotlight is on a coffee that's arguably the original coffee variety, Ethiopa Harrar.
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National Dog Day and a Doggone Good Coffee Special
Carrie Masek
To celebrate National Dog Day, many animal shelters are offering discounted, or even free, adoptions. Here at Coffee by the Roast, we thought we’d celebrate by sharing our adoption story and, of course, some coffee to go with it.
Read MoreSpotlight on...El Salvador de Volcán
Carrie Masek
Volcanoes. The name of our new coffee from El Salvador got me thinking about how many of our coffees are grown on or near volcanoes. Our Kona Pahala, of course, but also all our Indonesian coffees, the coffees from Guatemala and Peru and Ecuador. The tropical portion of the “ring of fire” is full of great coffee growing areas. Turning to Africa, our Organic Congo Lake Kivu is also grown on the side of a volcano. What is it about volcanoes that coffee loves so much?
Read MoreSpotlight on...Costa Rica Black Honey
Carrie Masek
Black Honey. The name conjures exotic sweets, and we were intrigued when one of our favorite importers told us about the farm she had visited in Costa Rica and the wonderful “black honey”coffee she enjoyed there. Of course we wanted to know more!
Read MoreSpotlight on...Kenya AA Plus
Carrie Masek
Kenya is one of the most desirable coffee origins. Coffee connoisseurs from around the world seek out Kenyan coffee for its lively, bright flavor. A sip of good Kenyan starts with a burst of lemon or citrus. The best coffees from Kenya also have balancing sweetness and richness for a smooth and satisfying cup of coffee.
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