This week’s radar highlights a diverse range of single-origin and specialty offerings.
This Week’s Standout Green Coffees
πͺπΉ Ethiopia: Misty Valley, Yirgacheffe
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
This natural process offering comes from the renowned Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia. It provides home roasters with a classic regional profile through its natural preparation.
Why it stood out: This selection brings a distinct natural process profile from a celebrated Ethiopian origin.
π¨π· Costa Rica: La Minita Estate, Tarrazu
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
Sourced from the well-known Tarrazu region, this estate-grown coffee represents a traditional washed offering from Costa Rica. It is a staple choice for roasters looking for a clean, structured cup profile.
Why it stood out: It features a distinguished estate name from the high-elevation Tarrazu growing region.
π§π΄ Bolivia: Organic Caranavi FTO, La Paz Department
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
Coming from the La Paz Department, this organic offering highlights South American origins outside of the usual heavy hitters. The Caranavi region is known for producing structured lots.
Why it stood out: Bolivian origins appear less frequently, making this a notable find for exploratory roasters.
π©π΄ Dominican Republic: Organic Ramirez Red Honey, Jarabacoa
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
This Jarabacoa lot utilizes a red honey processing method, retaining mucilage during drying for a distinct profile. It offers home roasters a Caribbean option with specialty processing.
Why it stood out: The honey processing method combined with a Dominican origin makes this a unique inventory addition.
π²π½ Mexico: La Laja Honey, Tlaltetela, Veracruz
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
Sourced from Veracruz, this lot features a honey processing method applied to Mexican beans. It provides an alternative to the standard washed offerings typically seen from the region.
Why it stood out: Honey-processed Mexican coffees offer a different processing approach compared to regional norms.
ππΉ Haiti: Organic Haitian Blue, Norde
Supplier: Coffee Bean Corral
Hailing from the Norde region, this organic offering provides a rare Caribbean single-origin option for small-batch roasters. Haitian coffees are infrequently encountered in typical green bean rotations.
Why it stood out: Haitian green coffee is a rare find in standard inventory rotations.
Where to Look This Week
Coffee Bean Corral provided a broad selection this week, spanning Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Process variations like honey-processed lots stood out alongside traditional washed and natural offerings, giving roasters plenty of experimental options.
Why These Coffees Made the List
- Ethiopia: Misty Valley, Yirgacheffe β Selected for its classic regional profile and natural processing method.
- Costa Rica: La Minita Estate, Tarrazu β Included due to its prominent estate designation from a high-altitude region.
- Bolivia: Organic Caranavi FTO, La Paz Department β Chosen because Bolivian origins appear less frequently in standard rosters.
- Dominican Republic: Organic Ramirez Red Honey, Jarabacoa β Highlighted for its specialty honey processing from the Caribbean.
- Mexico: La Laja Honey, Tlaltetela, Veracruz β Featured for utilizing a honey process within a Mexican single-origin lot.
- Haiti: Organic Haitian Blue, Norde β Made the list as an uncommon Caribbean origin for home roasters.
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Prices & Availability Notice
Green coffee prices and stock levels change frequently. Prices shown were current at the time this page was compiled and may no longer be accurate. Please confirm the current offer on the seller’s website before purchasing.
