THE
BEAN SCENE
News of the Green
WHILE MOST ROASTERS have their favorite green beans—the ones
they choose year after year for that perfect roast profile—there
are always new and unusual green beans making their way into roasteries
around the country. And while it would be nice to have time to sample
every single one, that’s simply not a reality in the life
of most roasters.
In an effort to make your sourcing easier, the Bean Scene highlights
some of the exciting green beans that are available from around
the world. Compiled in an easy-to-read format, and covering important
features such as origin, flavor and availability, the Bean Scene
makes it easier for you to find new and interesting beans to add
to your flavor profile.
la veta de oro
Country of Origin Costa Rica
Geographic Area/Estate San
Juanillo de Naranjo
Species Arabica
Varietal Caturra and Red/Yellow
Catuai
Harvest December–March
Availability March–June
Screen Size 60 percent over
18
Drying Conditions Sun- and
Guardiola-dried
Flavor Crisp, vibrant acidity
with fruit tones and good balance in the body.
Contact
InterAmerican Coffee
7600 West Tidwell, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
P 800.346.2810
finca cielo azul
Country of Origin Costa Rica
Geographic Area/Estate Turrialba/Finca
Cielo Azul Estate
Species Arabica
Varietal Typica
Certifications Bird-friendly,
shade-grown and organically grown
Harvest September–December
Availability Immediately
Grade SHG HGA
Screen Size 17/18
Drying Conditions Sun-dried
or drum-dried
Processing Washed—European
preparation
Flavor Low acidity, full body
Notes Readily available to
ship anywhere in the world.
Contact
Finca Cielo Azul Estate
Paul J. Risman
P 416.699.4263
santo thomas pachuj
Country of Origin Guatemala
Geographic Area/Estate Municipality
of San Lucas
Elevation 1,530 meters
Species Arabica
Varietal Bourbon, Typica, Caturra,
Catuai (Yellow and Red)
Certifications Rainforest Alliance
Certified
Harvest January–March
Availability May and July arrivals
Grade SHB EP
Screen Size 16 and over
Drying Conditions Patio-dried
Processing Careful separation
of primary and secondary de-pulped coffee with precise fermentation.
Tertiary coffees sold into local market. Coffee is milled at Exportadora
Toliman S. A., which is owned by relatives of the owner.
Flavor Unique and smooth. Acidity
is a component of an amazingly smooth, well-structured and balanced
cup. This coffee is influenced by the Pacific slope it grows on,
and its smooth character is best at a light roast. Crystal-clean
coffee due to careful picking of only ripe cherries. The 2003/2004
crop is reposo en pergamino (resting in parchment) to allow the
structure to develop.
Notes This coffee is grown
under a multi-species, multi-level canopy. Medicinal plants are
grown as ground cover. Nurseries are built out of natural materials.
Only 63 out of 170 hectares are in cultivation; the others are old
growth biological reserve which is inhabited by the environmentally
finicky Quetzal. The farm is owned and maintained by Federico Fahsen
and his son, Federico Fahsen Jr.
Contact
Volcafe Specialty Coffee
P 877.263.3331 (877.COFFEE1)
Beans@VolcafeSpecialty.com
If you’re a green bean importer and would like to share an
upcoming special import with Roast readers, please e-mail
shanna@roastmagazine.com
for details.
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