new coffees from novo and 49th Parallel
Monday, January 28, 2008
Coffee lovers, we have good news. Novo has released several new coffees and 49th has almost entirely redone their coffee menu with what should be a more differentiated/varied lineup. Novo is already in stock, and the new 49th will be here late on Friday February 8th.

As our man Mark often says, "this indeed is the rich man's dilemma..."

From Novo:
La Josefina, Colombia
Cherry tones throughout with caramel and brown sugar. -jimmy

La Alondra, Colombia
Honey and rosemary, touching on gingerbread as the cup cools. -jimmy

From 49th Parallel (all descriptions from the roaster):
Rwanda Buremera
Apricot, chocolate and lemon are all profiled in this fresh tasting offering. Evenly balanced with a complimenting acidity that smoothens out with soft florals. The syrupy body completes this coffee well into the finish.

Kenya Mwiria AA Top
The sweet acidity sparkles on the palate. Crisp lemon, raspberry, and orange marmalade are featured. Well rounded with a soft finish.

Colombia Antioquia
A classic bittersweet Colombia that is perfectly balanced with fruit and caramel. Soft aromas of vanilla baffle the senses. Freshly squeezed orange juice and dominated by sweet caramel.

Panama Paso Ancho Estate
Beautiful strawberry jam notes blossom from the first sip. Caramels and chocolate emerge and give a heavier depth of flavour. Smooth, sweet, and delicious.

Yirg Konga Co-op
Introduced with aromas of raspberry lemonade and moving towards delicate notes of white pepper on the palate. It is genuinely creamy with a smooth and heavy body.

Papua New Guinea Kunjun Estate A (notes pending)

Ethiopian Limu (notes pending)

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