Review: Trader Joe’s Organic Colombia Anei (Monrovia, California)

Headquartered in Monrovia, California, Trader Joe’s is a chain of markets with almost 600 locations across the United States. Unlike a typical chain supermarket, Trader Joe’s curates a selection of products that lean more heavily toward gourmet items and things not easily found elsewhere. Many of their products are private label, meaning Trader Joe’s strikes […]

Review: Cherry Coffee Co. Colombia La Roca (Fort Worth, Texas)

This is the second bag that I picked up from Cherry Coffee Co. during their recent appearance at the Dallas Coffee Festival. Unlike the Hang Around Blend I reviewed previously, which is a wonderful medium-roast blend intended for espresso, the Colombia La Roca is a limited-edition light-roasted single-origin bean. Whole bean: Gorgeous fruity aroma like […]

Review: Square Mile Coffee Roasters Ecuador Vitaliano Merino (London, England)

Square Mile Coffee Roasters really blew me away when I tried their Ethiopia Mormora and Red Brick Espresso last year, so I was very much looking forward to having another chance to pick up some of their beans. Due to my tight schedule on my last visit, I opted to order online and have the […]

Review: True Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Finca Calle Lajas (Madison, Wisconsin)

This is the second coffee I was sent by the nice folks at True Coffee Roasters. I enjoyed tasting their Ethiopia Guji, and part of the reason I opted to try it first is that Ethiopian coffee is one of my favorites – I’ve rarely met an Ethiopian coffee I didn’t like. Costa Rican coffee […]