Day seven of our rather protracted days of christmas and this one gives me great pleasure.

This coffee I think is the foundation we have built has bean on. It was the first time that I truly understood what coffee could be. I made a video while I was on my only visit to the farm where I get all gushy, I don’t think I can watch it back, but you can if you wish to drown in smush

Its great to have this coffee back. but to counteract the serious video, there is one here thats a little more silly from the same farm.

But you can buy it here

The seven swans a swimming in a waterfall title just a play on Cachoeria meaning waterfall in Portuguese

Carrying on the weak connection of the 12 days of christmas we introduce another new coffee, but this one I am finding very exciting (yes I know I find them all exciting) .

So my trip to Ethiopia last month I learnt a lot about how the markets work there. In Ethiopia we have seen a centralisation of coffee exports through the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX). It is now virtually impossible to provide accurate information of the precise traceability of coffees as lots are anonymised upon arrival at the Exchange.

But what I did learn was some tricks and some ways you can use the tools to add some more information where the blanks are, to add some provenience to coffee. I also learnt the questions to ask,to the exporter/importer and this time it has paid off.

So this is a fully washed is from the Borena region of Sidamo, which is the very south of Sidamo, see map below

But more important than where it is from is how it tastes. This one is a little special. In the cup expect a fruit mixup of apricot and peach, its like a summer day in a cup light and bright. A creamy mouthfeel followed up by a super clean finish. Peaches and cream in a cup with a wicked hint of spice on the back end. A great example of what a sidamo should taste like.

To buy it click here

Continuing on the blogging season I have the pleasure to introduce a 2nd new coffee from Colombia.

Like buses you wait 6 months for a good colombian and two come along Unlike yesterdays, this one is a little more floral and a little brighter, a fantastic cup all the same. I think the sunflower descriptor nails it.

A slightly smaller lot than the San Antonio its only 5 bags and wont be around for ever. So dive in quickly

To take a look click here

So day four and you thought I had forgotten, but no; I carry on. Today I have a new crop of coffee from another country that tells you coffee is on its way. It’s a Colombian and it’s a UK exclusive. It’s an amuse bouche to whet your palate for what is to come from Colombia in the coming weeks.

It’s called Colombia San Antonio, and is from the Tolima region. It’s a great example of a super Colombian. It seems so long since we last had one: this makes me very happy that they are coming back.

This fully washed beauty has a creamy and malted drink like mouth-feel, mixed with caramel and toffee sweetness. There is not too much acidity there, but what there is is clean and controlled. A great coffee that works super super well in a blend. Delicious espresso.

Want it in your Christmas stocking? then get buying here

So continuing with the theme of ‘days of Christmas’ today, I present to you: a Brazilian.

A new and very tasty Brazilian, but also a Brazil- do I need to say it again? This can mean only one thing: that Brazil is on its way again and that Christmas is near.

There will be a little change to the Brazilians we have this year (more to follow) but this is a great intro to some new coffees we will be having, and it’s one I think you will love. In the cup you can expect lovely nutty chocolate with a red fruit (strawberries/ cherry and raspberry), and all in all a delicious coffee.

Take a look here