Relaunch of USDA Certified Organic Coffee

With the move to our current location on College Street, we had to re-establish our facility as a USDA Certified Organic roasting operation, and in March 2015 we are happy to announce that we regained our certification. We believe that through Organic Certification, we can do a small part towards protecting our Earth and the farmers who grow our coffee.

You might be confused by this announcement. We still carried the organic coffees during our transition, but due to strict labeling laws we couldn't identify the coffee as organic until our roasting facility was re-certified. So next time you buy any of the following coffees check out the USDA certified organic logo on our labels and know that you are doing a small part to insure the health of the coffee farmers and the land that grows it.  You can also see this list on our Organic coffees page.

Check back soon because we'll be announcing about another aspect of economic sustainability via Fair and Direct Trade!

March's Featured Coffee - Kenya AA Estate

Coffee Cooperative: WACHURI FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED

According to our importer Royal Coffee, “Most of the coffees from Nyeri develop and mature slowly producing extra hard beans. This quality is evident in the cup which is why Nyeri is traditionally known as the heart of black gold coffee.” This coffee has hints of raspberry and grapefruit and screams “Sweet Corn” in the grinder. It is also very “fresh” smelling on the pour over bar.  It has a round, smooth acidity (brightness), big syrupy body and a clean crisp finish. Roasted on the light side of Full-City Roast, but not quite a City Roast. If you like this one, try one of our Ethiopian coffees next. With each of these rare coffees, you are in for a real treat! Try a bag or cup today!

photo courtesy of Royal Coffee New York