Ahhh…The thought of coffees from the Huila region of
Colombia make me smile in anticipation. Colombian coffees
have a wonderful reputation as being mild and well balanced
in the cup. Olympia’s San Sebastian Reserva is no exception.
Creamy and smooth notes of caramel, baked apple and panela
make this a great sweet and mellow drink-all-day-coffee.
When roasters and farmers work together, they can do great
things. The San Sebastian Reserva Project promotes long
lasting quality focused relationships between farmer and
roaster. A staff cupper in Colombia ensures quality by cupping
100’s of samples. The best and freshest crops that command
attention are sent to Olympia. This beautiful washed coffee
from OCCICAFE won Olympia’s heart. Try it and it will win
yours. It does not have to be Valentine's Day to fall in love.
Last month, I left my hot air balloon at home and jumped in
my Gulfstream and flew to New York City. I headed straight
for the Dallis cupping lab in Long Island City to try their
latest- greatest coffees. I am thrilled to report I left
mesmerized by a new blend called 1913 Blend! Cup after cup, I
could not stop drinking it. I started drinking it in the morning
and kept at it until lunchtime. It is truly the perfect breakfast
and an all-day classic coffee. South American and Central
American beans roasted beautifully, produce a bright
chocolate cup of yum. It has a wonderful honey-like sweetness
with a bit of fruit. Just enough to make it interesting. I loved
this coffee so much that they surprised me yesterday with a 5-
pound bag in the mail. Joy to the world! This is truly one of
the best holiday gifts of all this Christmas. After you try it, you
will make this one a Christmas morning and every morning
classic.
