One of our more beloved coffees, Ethiopia Biloya, is not just a hit with us here at PT’s. Mark Prince of CoffeeGeek.com is apparently as infatuated with it as we are. He wrote about his experience on his site. He made me want to drink a cup He’s not the only one who had something… Continue Reading
LETS TALK COFFEE…TANZANIA
Lets Talk Coffee has just concluded in Puntareanas, Costa Rica. A memorable event, hosted by Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, that brings coffee producers from all over the world together with Roasters and Bankers from all over the world together to talk about coffee and issues at origin and the solutions that are possible. This was… Continue Reading
LET’S TALK COFFEE…
It was about 6 weeks ago I guess, that I was having a conversation with David Griswold, Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers. We were talking about coffee of course and he mentioned Let’s Talk Coffee. It’s a program his company puts on every year to introduce coffee buyers and coffee producers. This year it’s being held… Continue Reading
GIVING BACK TO RWANDA
One of our customers this last week wanted to know a little more about our Rwandan Bufcafe, and I thought I would pass on the information for anyone who would like to know a little bit more about this intriguing coffee. Although Rwanda is in no way new to the coffee world, it is… Continue Reading
INTRODUCING MAYA IXIL – GUATEMALA
Maya Ixil coffee cooperative is situated in the mountains of the tropical Ixcan region in the department of Quiche, Guatemala. The fertile valleys, temperate climate and high altitudes have a positive effect on cup quality, but this top quality cup is a direct result of the technical crop improvements of the Ixil farmers who are… Continue Reading
CUP OF EXCELLENCE IN OUR BRAZIL
An impressive Cup of Excellence – Brazil Fazenda Santa Terezinha – carries a soft, elegant acidity and notes of raisins, dates, and cherries. You can buy it now roasted fresh-to-order in our coffee store.
ESMERALDA SPECIAL – ROASTED EVERY TUESDAY
Panama Esmeralda Special is in-stock and ready to be roasted to order! This outstanding coffee continues to bring home the awards. Esmeralda Special won the “Best Coffee in the World” mantra for 2007 at the Cupping Pavilion at the SCAA Trade show in Long Beach and since 2004 has been setting the standard for what… Continue Reading
PTs Coffee Roasting Co. welcomes ELIDA ESTATE COFFEE
I first discovered this coffee in January 2007 on a sourcing trip through Panama. I spent a couple of days visiting with Wilford Lamastas, touring his fincas and cupping his coffees. This coffee stood out on the cupping table immediately. A distinguished cup thats very sweet, soft and balanced. Very complete and elegant. I am… Continue Reading
Jeff’s El Salvador Bound!
Right now Jeff has just entered the county of El Salvador. While there he is going to visit the farm of Los Planes home of the number #2 2006 Cup of Excellence coffee. Jeff is planning on meeting with plantation owner Sergio Ticas Reyes while touring his farm. El Salvador Los Planes is currently available… Continue Reading