{"title":"Coffees by Region","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"marlon-bolanos-pink-bourbon-honey","title":"Marlon Bolaños - Gesha Washed","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarlon Bolaños is a young and inspired coffee producer; transforming coffee on his family farm from an economic necessity to a refined and flourishing project that I am proud to support. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEarly in his life, Marlon enrolled in coffee courses at SENA where he learned green coffee evaluation, sensory skills and he developed a new vision for what coffee on La Loma could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarlon now calls his project The Three Coffee Farmers, after his two brothers and himself, who run the farm together. For the past several years, they’ve been cultivating higher quality varietals like gesha, Sidra, chiroso, and pink bourbon. Marlon also retooled their processing methods, employing some of the most meticulous and sophisticated methods I’ve seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe taste:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBright and intense white florals like jasmine are complimented with rich sweetness of raw sugar. On the palate, intense earl grey tea is complimented with a juicy mango and nectarine flavor supported by a coconut water silkiness. As the cup cools, the flavor profile is persistent with sweeter tones of honey, complimented by richer florals like yellow roses, red tea and heavier dried papaya tones. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":44366399504427,"sku":null,"price":21.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/marlon-bolanos-pink-bourbon-honey-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"ejegayehu-bekele-odo-shakiso-guji-washed-process-ethiopia-copy","title":"Halo Beriti - Special Prep Washed- Ethiopia Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis washed lot comes from the Halo Beriti washing station, sourcing cherry from 750 smallholder producers. This lot is a 'special prep' meaning a few things; the number of producers is significantly reduced adding consistency to the coffee, cherries are sorted much more rigorously and in multiple steps in the journey, from cherry to fermentation and drying, and are typically selected from a single daylot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis creates a very unique and intense expression of flavor, providing depth and a sense of one specific day and time represented through coffee flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003eIntense orange blossom and jasmine aromas apparent from dry aroma through to the final cup. As the coffee breaths, florals make room for intense citrus and sweet malic tones. On the palate, expect sharp but exceptionally sweet lemon curd chased with orange blossom on the aftertaste. As the cup cools, a flavor of green apple and bergamot present with sharp but lingering acity of pineapple. Once cold, the coffee is sweet and jammy like a ripe nectarine and orange marmalade. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":44574476075051,"sku":null,"price":17.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/ejegayehu-bekele-odo-shakiso-guji-washed-process-ethiopia-copy-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"kamoko-ab-nyeri-kenya-sl28-34-washed-process","title":"Kamoko AB - Nyeri, Kenya SL28\u002634 - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kamoko wet mill collects cherries from farmers at a relatively high 1850m, giving this coffee structure and high flavor intensity. The Kamoko Mill has been producing coffees since 1956 with cherry from 250 farmers. This factory is part of the Othaya Farmers Cooperative and is relatively unknown compared to larger, more productive mills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI chatted with my friends Peter and Ringa at Kamavindi Coffee about our goals when sourcing coffees. We aligned strongly on shedding light on producers, mills and regions that deserve more attention. This was one of the coffees the 3 coffee samples they sent me to begin our relationship, all of which I ended up contracting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pleasure and a truly full circle moment to be able to work directly with Kamavindi Coffee; early in my career as a barista I was exposed to their work, story and ethos and I was completely inspired by them. I am even more humbled and inspired that our philosphies align so closely and I cannot wait to continue our work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003eChamomile, marigolds, and honeysuckle greet the nose off the ground aroma, bloom and initial brew. The initial sips show an incredibly coating and dense mouthfeel with layers upon layers of flavor. Watermelon, honeydew, mango and passionfruit all present when hot. As it cools, meyer lemon and pomegranate present themselves. As the cup cools, expect a black tea like tannic structure supporting all the juicy fruit characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":45277166567467,"sku":null,"price":15.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/kamoko-ab-nyeri-kenya-sl28-34-washed-process-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"finca-fatima-veracruz-mexico-honey-process-gesha","title":"Finca Fatima - Veracruz, Mexico - Honey Process Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Fátima, proudly led by women and under the stewardship of Givette Pérez Orea, carries nearly a century of family legacy in Mexico’s cloud forest at 1,250 masl. Spanning 20 hectares, it cultivates high-quality varieties such as Gesha, Típica, and Garnica, blending heritage, sustainability, and biodiversity to produce internationally recognized specialty coffees. The farm stands as a model of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, completely avoiding the use of chemical products. Instead, it focuses on restoring soil health through the production and application of organic fertilizers made on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect florality and sweetness in equal measure; marigolds, chamomile and jasmine jump from the cup with a remarkable golden raisin sweetness. Fresh pear and orange marmalade also present with a jammy mouthfeel and persistent silky texture. This cup is extremely dynamic featuring perfume my jasmine and tropical fruit notes of pomegranate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":45277171613739,"sku":null,"price":21.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/finca-fatima-veracruz-mexico-honey-process-gesha-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"danche-tasting-set-habtamu-fikadu-washed-process-ethiopia-copy","title":"Habatamu Fikadu - Danche Kebele \u0026 Station - Washed Process - 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese washed lots come from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDanche\u003c\/span\u003e, in the Yirgacheffe coffee-growing area of southern Ethiopia, and was produced and exported by Habtamu Fikadu. Kuri Mountain Coffee was established in 2015 and continues a family coffee-farming tradition that dates back to 1945. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company works through its own farm, washing stations, hulling sites, and registered outgrower farmers across several Ethiopian coffee-producing regions. Its operations are built around traceability, quality control, and direct export. At the washing station, ripe cherries are sorted, pulped, fermented, washed, and dried on raised beds. During drying, the coffee is turned regularly and inspected to ensure even drying and to remove any remaining defects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoisture content is monitored before the coffee is bagged and stored. The station also places emphasis on responsible water management. Wastewater is treated according to pH and is not reintroduced into the surrounding natural environment after use. Washed coffees from Yirgacheffe are known for their clarity, floral aromatics, citrus acidity, and tea-like structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular lot is fermented in cherry for 24 hours before being pulped and fully washed. The result of meticulous processing, and meticulous fermentation monitoring is a truly unique cup. This lot in particular is cherry picked exclusively from producers in Danche and was processed at a mill in Danche. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUnique and expressive; this coffee is exceptionally floral, creamy and fruity. Gentle chrysanthemum and silver needle aromas meld into the flavor profile alongside korean pear, honeydew melon and white tea. Orange blossom and marigold present in the mid palate with dried papaya sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45277172432939,"sku":null,"price":16.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/danche-tasting-set-habtamu-fikadu-washed-process-ethiopia-copy-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"danche-habtamu-fikadu-washed-process-ethiopia","title":"Danche Chelbessa - Habtamu Fikadu - Washed Process Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a tasting set of two coffees, both processed by Habtamu Fikadu with cherry from Danche. Each was processed at a different wet mill, with the same sorting protocols but differing fermentation times and cherry selections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese washed lots come from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDanche\u003c\/span\u003e, in the Yirgacheffe coffee-growing area of southern Ethiopia, and was produced and exported by Habtamu Fikadu. Kuri Mountain Coffee was established in 2015 and continues a family coffee-farming tradition that dates back to 1945. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company works through its own farm, washing stations, hulling sites, and registered outgrower farmers across several Ethiopian coffee-producing regions. Its operations are built around traceability, quality control, and direct export. At the washing station, ripe cherries are sorted, pulped, fermented, washed, and dried on raised beds. During drying, the coffee is turned regularly and inspected to ensure even drying and to remove any remaining defects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoisture content is monitored before the coffee is bagged and stored. The station also places emphasis on responsible water management. Wastewater is treated according to pH and is not reintroduced into the surrounding natural environment after use. Washed coffees from Yirgacheffe are known for their clarity, floral aromatics, citrus acidity, and tea-like structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOT 2: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCherries are pulped and undergo a submerged fermentation lasting 48–72 hours depending on temperature. After washing, the parchment rests in water for another 12 hours before being dried on raised beds for 10–12 days. This lot was made of cherries from Danche and surrounding Kebeles and was processed at Chelbessa station. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTons of white florals coming off of this coffee with a silky mouthfeel like coconut water with intense flavors of peach, mango and bright citrus gummies! Super intense and complex jasmine and earl grey tea, with intense aromas throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":50430866391083,"sku":null,"price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/danche-habtamu-fikadu-washed-process-ethiopia-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"gatura-honey-kamavindi-coffee-sl28-34","title":"Gatura Honey - Kamavindi Coffee - Sl28\u002634","description":"\u003cp\u003eGatura factory started to process in 1975, by then it was under giant society; Mukurwe-ini farmers Cooperative Society Limited. Later in year 2000 there was split and Muhito famers cooperative society was formed that composed of 4 Factories. In 2004 the 4 factories merged and formed Rumukia farmers cooperative society Limited that lasted for 21years and shamelessly brought down by debts. Now operating as a single unit, Gatura is a Kikuyu name meaning small village where people were consolidated during colonial rule\u003cbr\u003e(people developed a bond of unity till today)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a honey process lot, atypical for Kenya and the terroir and process combination makes for an extremely juicy cup - apricots, nectarines, hibiscus, fresh berry jams, and bright florals punch through in a super unique cup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a pleasure and a truly full circle moment to be able to work directly with Kamavindi Coffee; early in my career as a barista I was exposed to their work, story and ethos and I was completely inspired by them. I am even more humbled and inspired that our philosphies align so closely and I cannot wait to continue our work together. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":50430810980395,"sku":null,"price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/gatura-honey-kamavindi-coffee-sl28-34-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"richard-arauz-boquete-panama-ps02-dark-room-dried-gesha","title":"Richard Arauz - Boquete, Panama - PS02 Dark Room Dried Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eRichard Arauz took over his family farm in 2020 after passing of his father. His family had been producing commodity coffee for generations; seeing coffee as a means to an end. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Richard took over the farm, he knew the future was specialty. He immediately began to retool the farm, taking a huge risk. He planted high quality varietals like chiroso, SL28, Caturra, typica and of course Gesha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am beyond proud to work with Richard in his first year exporting specialty coffee under his own brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this natural process, the cherries were carefully hand-selected, ensuring that only fully ripe fruit entered the processing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvesting, the cherries underwent for some days of sun pre-drying, allowing natural fermentation to develop through exposure to the sun's warmth. This stage enhanced sugar concentration and encouraged the development of complex aromatic compounds within the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the initial sun drying, the coffee was transferred to a dark drying room equipped with dehumidifiers, where drying continued slowly under controlled conditions. This gradual drying process preserved the characteristics developed during fermentation while ensuring an even reduction of moisture, resulting in a clean and expressive cup profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpressive floral and fruity expressions burst from the cup with a sparkling aromatic sensation. Upon first sip, elderflower liqueur strikes the palate with equal parts florality and sweetness supported by tropical pomegranate, passionfruit and sweet juicy mango. As the cup cools, this acidity and fruitiness turns citric, creating a raspberry limemade sensation still supported by orange blossom florals and a pleasant bite in the finish of grapefruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":50430816452651,"sku":null,"price":28.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-20_133418.png?v=1789936466"},{"product_id":"alex-metrio-colombia-chiroso-washed","title":"Alex Metrio - Colombia - Chiroso Washed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee is very special to me, because someone who helped me immensely early in my coffee roasting and green buying journey recommended me this coffee. Waiving my right to a sample, I fully trusted her palate and our alignment and it has paid off immensely and now you all get to enjoy the result. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis coffee comes from El Silencio, a farm in Urrao at 1800masl. This farm is run by Alex Metrio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlex, along with the team of pickers, harvests only the ripest cherries. Then, the cherries are placed in the sorting area at El Silecio farm, where the sorting team hand-sorts and floats them to remove any low-density, underripe, or defective cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfterwards, the cherries undergo a 30-hour underwater fermentation, a critical step that enhances the coffee's flavor profile. This controlled fermentation allows the sugars, organic acids, and other compounds within the cherries to break down gradually, stimulating the development of a sweet and bright profile.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 30-hour fermentation period is carefully calibrated to strike the perfect balance between developing flavor complexity and preserving the coffee's inherent qualities. This results in a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, giving our washed coffees a bright and lively character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional sweetness of cane syrup followed by equal measures of creamy orange blossom florals with confectioner candied sweetness, like an orange blossom infused almond marzipan. These flavors are carried by a silky but substantial mouthfeel giving this coffee structure from hot to cool. As the cup cools, expect a delicate lavender mixed with punchy peach candy sweetness and vibrant fresh peach acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":50430827036715,"sku":null,"price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/alex-metrio-colombia-chiroso-washed-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"el-paraiso-letty-bermudez-thermal-shock-gesha-120g","title":"El Paraiso- Letty Bermudez - Thermal Shock Gesha 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Geisha varieties adapted to the Cauca region have been characterized by having a delicate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003ecitric and aromatic profile, which, thanks to the climatic conditions, the altitude, the terroir and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003ethe intense rains throughout the year, allow them to develop a brilliant profile that highlights the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003equality of this variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process of this profile begins with the harvest of the coffee cherries at their optimum ripening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003epoint and with a higher concentration of sugars in the mucilage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen cherry is depulped and fermented in wet processing with tropical yeast, to increase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003ethe fruity flavor and then the coffee is washed with thermal shock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried in a dehumidifier to remove humidity, preserving the soft notes of the coffee and avoiding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003ethe over-oxidation of the coffee seed and stopping the metabolic processes to avoid overfermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn abundance of jammy rose, jasmine and orange blossom on the nose with sweet citric candied tones complimenting. First sip brings an intense candied sweetness like lavender syrup, grape gummies and peach soda. As the cup cools, the texture thickens transforming tastes in rose milk tea. Finally, the cup maintains fruity character like peachy candies, coconut jellies with dessert-y saffron \u0026amp; pistachio ice cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":50515071205419,"sku":null,"price":28.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/el-paraiso-letty-bermudez-thermal-shock-gesha-120g-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"taste-of-harvest-winner-thermal-shock-honey-shantawene-ethiopia-copy","title":"Hamasho Anaerobic Natural - Samson Zi - Sidama Ethiopia - 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003eI was lucky enough to source one of the last bags directly through And Coffee of this stunning coffee; truly a unique expression of process and meticulous processing done by Samson Zi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-597fe7ae-7fff-8192-8aa5-485501bf0a4e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly harvested red cherries, hand sorted from over ripe and underripe cherries followed by floating ; and we put them in a sealed environment( container) so there’s no oxygen—just carbon dioxide or a vacuum-like environment. During these 3 days, the sugars and microbes inside the cherry ferment in a controlled way. This extended, oxygen-free fermentation develops super unique flavors—often intense, fruity, and sometimes even boozy notes. After that, we dried the beans slowly on raised African beds under shade for 35-40 days , which preserves those complex flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you had my take on Gesha Clouds earlier this year, this coffee is almost a carbon copy of that flavor wise but with more depth and complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen hot, an abundance of blue and purple florals complimented with nose tickling acidity of pomegranate and grapefruit. First sip shows bright acidity of blueberry jam and pineapple while a coating, creamy body dissipates slowly into a floral aftertaste of lavender and vanilla. As the cup cools, the sharp acidity mellows into jammy berries and candied fruit presenting like super soft grape gummies and powdered sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67684380213291,"sku":null,"price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/taste-of-harvest-winner-thermal-shock-honey-shantawene-ethiopia-copy-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"thunguri-natural-kamavindi-coffee-natural-kenya-120g","title":"Thunguri Natural - Kamavindi Coffee - Natural Kenya 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI chatted with my friends Peter and Ringa at Kamavindi Coffee about our goals when sourcing coffees. We aligned strongly on shedding light on producers, mills and regions that deserve more attention. This was one of the coffees the 3 coffee samples they sent me to begin our relationship, all of which I ended up contracting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pleasure and a truly full circle moment to be able to work directly with Kamavindi Coffee; early in my career as a barista I was exposed to their work, story and ethos and I was completely inspired by them. I am even more humbled and inspired that our philosphies align so closely and I cannot wait to continue our work together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunguri coffee factory is one of the   Rumukia  farmers  Co-operative society which was formed from former  13 splinted societies  from Mukurwe-ini farmers.It is situated along and to the right of Mukurwe-ini-Gikondi murram road , approximately 350 meters off and to left of Mukurwe-ini –Othaya road deviating at Mukurwe-ini law courts. It boarders Thunguri Orthodox church to the south  and lies about 750 meters south west of Mukurwe-ini Town centre. It is made up of 707 members. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunguri factory has red- deep volcanic soil and it lies on the slopes of MT.Kenya.with an altitude of 1800meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003eThis cup is extremely structured with notes of rum ,juniper berry and gin layered on top of herbaceous hibiscus and plantain. Sweet mango nectar presents as it cools complimented by fresh blackberry and fig preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":67804874965035,"sku":null,"price":17.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/thunguri-natural-kamavindi-coffee-natural-kenya-120g-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"edwin-norena-bio-washed-sidra-quindio-colombia-120g-copy","title":"Edwin Norena - White Honey Mossto Lactic Gesha - Quindio, Colombia 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdwin Norena has been producing stellar coffees, pursuing a blend of process forward flavor profiles while preserving terroir and varietal characteristics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis coffee undergoes two separate carbonic macerations for 72 hours each. The first takes placed in 2500kg tanks as whole cherry, creating the byproduct of cherry juice called mossto. After the initial fermentation, the mossto is separated and inoculated with yeast while cherries are transferred to smaller 250kg tanks before the mossto is reintroduced for the second 72 hour carbonic maceration. After this, the coffee cherries are depulped around 70% and dried as a white honey process for 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhen hot, dried roses, hibiscus and chamomile notes pop out of the brew combined with a sweetness of warm honey and honeysuckle. First sip greets you with intense hibiscus, rose milk tea and fresh raspberry. As the cup cools, this transforms into fresh pineapple, cherimoya and turkish delight. As the cup hits cold expect sweetened earl grey tea, rose milk tea resurfacing and cara cara orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":67804875227179,"sku":null,"price":22.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/edwin-norena-bio-washed-sidra-quindio-colombia-120g-copy-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"ayele-tulu-bare-station-white-honey-process-landrace-ethiopia-120g","title":"Ayele Tulu - Bare Station - White Honey Process Landrace Ethiopia - 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bare site is owned by the Tulu family, inherited after manager Tsegab Ayele’s uncle, Beshu Tulu, passed away. Bare is a Kebele (village) in the Bona Zuria district, where smallholder producers bring their ripe coffee cherries to be processed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the carefully-selected ripe cherries head to the pulper, they are further hand sorted for color consistency, floated for density, then hand sorted again. This ensures uniformity for processing and later for roasting. White honey processing is the closest to washed-process; once pulped, the parchment will still be coated in a thin layer of sticky mucilage, which is then fermented under Aron’s watchful eye. The amount of fermentation in this part of the process dictates the type of honey process that ends up on the beds. White honey has the least mucilage in the end. Following the fermentation cycle, the parchment is directly moved to shaded drying beds for stable distribution of air flow and soft sunlight until they reach the targeted dryness. The drying of honey processed coffees is challenging, and it is critical to ensure the mucilage can dry as evenly as possible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePotent floral boquet from ground aroma, initial bloom and first impressions when sipping. From there, florals present as gardenia, jasmine and perfumey lavender. Acidity is structured and intensely citric like calamansi and pineapple with a fresh lime characteristic. Sweetness is medium, like honeycrisp apples and lingering like honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":67805133832235,"sku":null,"price":17.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/ayele-tulu-bare-station-white-honey-process-landrace-ethiopia-120g-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"musa-abalulesa-oma-fontule-agaro-ethiopia-washed-process-120g","title":"Musa Abalulesa - Oma Fontule - Agaro, Ethiopia Washed Process - 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusa Abalulesa and his brothers, Mustefa and Gugu, each farm small holdings in Gomma, Agaro. Musa and Mustefa jointly manage two farms outside Beshasha—Koye and Chanko—on land at 2,100 meters that was once dense jungle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore it was cleared for coffee, that parcel served as a hideout for their father, Abalulesa, a guerrilla resisting the Derg military regime. After repeated failed attempts to capture him—and mounting losses—the government placed a bounty on his head. As his health declined, Abalulesa entrusted an old friend with a final request: claim the reward by telling  authorities he had killed him, in gratitude for caring for him in his last months. Abalulesa died in 1977, when Musa was two. Under a later amnesty and reconciliation program, the government granted land to the family—property his sons now farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Musa won a national competition organized by the Ethiopian government among 500 selected participants. The prize sent him to AFCA in Uganda and included both cash and a hand pulper. He reinvested the money to expand his farm to 43.8 hectares. Two years later, however, the launch of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange ended direct export, forcing  him to sell locally in Agaro at commercial prices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat shifted in 2016, when export liberalization allowed certain farmers to secure their own licenses. Crop to Cup became Musa’s first direct-sale customer that year. His success has encouraged others in the region—including Gugu—to pursue  direct export in search of stronger prices. Premiums earned since have funded farm renovations, new seedlings from his nursery, additional drying beds, shade cloth, and a larger warehouse. Musa farms organically, grows avocados, and keeps honey bees to diversify income. Together, Musa and Mustefa also operate a seed production business, supplying seeds to local government seed banks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stellar expression of classic washed Ethiopian coffee; this is a classic expression with bright lemon-lime acidity and strong white florals like jasmine. As the cup cools, there is tons of amber honeyed sweetness complimented by a more gentle acidity that combines to a yellow peach note. Earl grey tea, bergamot and rosey notes become apparent in the finish for a beautiful and refreshing finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":67894769418283,"sku":null,"price":16.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/musa-abalulesa-oma-fontule-agaro-ethiopia-washed-process-120g-block.webp?v=1794431977"},{"product_id":"alex-metrio-colombia-chiroso-washed-copy","title":"Pablo Guerrero - El Obraje Washed Typica - Narino, Colombia-120g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHacienda El Obraje has been well known in the specialty industry for decades; making several appearances on the national and world coffee competition stage. Pablo Guerrero's estate covers around 100 hectares, only 25 of which are dedicated to coffee growing and the rest Pablo registered as a natural forest reserve. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular coffee is a washed Typica variety; a mainstay variety that is known for it's sweetness, fruitiness and well rounded profile. Under Pablo's processing, this variety leans slightly herbal with an intense multi-layered sweetness and delicate florality that I just cannot get enough of. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA unique herbal and intensely sweet expression of Nariño coffee, when hot this presents as bug bitten oolong tea, with a peachy sweetness and lemongrass aromatic in the aftertaste. As the cup cools, sweetness moves to the forefront like madagascar vanilla syrup and orchids. As the cup cools, there is a pleasant fruity white peach tea impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":68164468899883,"sku":null,"price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/alex-metrio-colombia-chiroso-washed-copy-block.webp?v=1794431978"}],"url":"https:\/\/loveletterscharming.coffee\/collections\/llcc-coffees-by-region.oembed","provider":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}