This week - all limited microlots. Ethiopian Limu - less than 9 ton of this stunning microlot was brought into Oz. We only came across it 3 weeks ago and picked up the last 2 ton available. Limu provides a more consistent, reliable blender compared to the high variability you can experience with different lots of Sidamo's and Yirga's. This one has a beautiful lemon crush acidity that works very well in a blend, is super smooth and you can easy taste the inherent cup quality. It's actually quite a shame to blend this coffee as it stands alone well in Single Origin format. One of the more reliable tell-tale signs of quality Ethiopian coffees is when they ship them in grain-pro protectors. El Salvador El- Angel. A previous place getter in the 2006 COE and a wonderfully prepared bean. Just a small amount was brought in by the broker and we have churned through 2 ton in the last 9 weeks. The Santa Elena and Vista Bella are also well prepared and we are running the La Providentia pulped natural in select cafes. Sumatra Wahana Estate Natural. This is an expensive bean due to the majority of Sumatran coffees being wet-hulled, a natural is rare indeed. One word - MIDORI in a cup. The Burundi Mirango Lot #1 continues to be a fave - think sidamo with a wonderfully complex treacle finish.
