So you think you know how coffee is processed?

It is so much more than just picking the berries if you are going to have a world class cup. This video from Nordic Approach, a green coffee importer, gives you a glimpse into a day in the life direct from the Nyamagabe district in Southern Rwanda. 

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Barrington Coffee Roasters - Gold Espresso Blend

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Gold Espresso Blend 

Origin- Americas, Southeast Asia 
Varietal- Bourbon-Paca, Catuai 65, S-795, others 
Process- Washed, pulped natural and conditioned 
Roast- Medium 

We carefully roast and blend this coffee to bring out the finest qualities of espresso coffee–sweet caramel, chocolate, spice and hints of dried fruit. When properly extracted it yields spectacular crema and a long smooth finish. To attain this perfection, we source coffees that are naturally very low in acidity and extraordinarily high in body. 

When the otherwise subtle and delicate flavors of these coffees are concentrated through the high pressure extraction of an espresso machine the qualities are magnified to an essential level. Our proprietary blend includes aged and conditioned coffees from Asia and South America. Some of the critical components of the Barrington Gold are part of our Land Aging Program.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Organic Decaf French Roast

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Organic Decaf French Roast 

Origin- Chiapas, Mexico 
Farm- Unión de Ejidos Prof. Otilio Montaño (UDEPOM) 
Altitude- 4800 -5400 FASL 
Varietal- Typica & Bourbon 
Process- Washed, sun dried 
Roast- Dark 

Rich and smooth with a dark chocolate finish. This coffee is grown in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Southern Mexico in the Chiapas region. It is grown by a cooperative group of farmers who work together as the Unión de Ejidos Profesor Otilio Montaño, or UDEPOM, for short. Ninety-nine percent of the Union members are native Mayan, indigenous from Mache, Tzotzi, Tojolaba, Jaleco and Tzeltal origins. The coffee is grown at between 4,800 and 5,400 feet in altitude and is comprised of family farms between one and ten acres. Each worker in the Union is paid on a work-share basis, rather than by farm yield. 

An interesting word of note is that this coffee has the smallest carbon footprint of all of our decaffeinated coffees. It is both grown and decaffeinated in the mountains of Mexico. All of our other decaffeinated coffees that hail from farms outside of Mexico must make a stop here at the best decaffeination facility in the the world prior to being shipped to our Roastery in the Berkshires. 

The Royal Select Water Process removes caffeine from the coffee bean without the use of harmful chemicals or byproducts. We are big proponents of this process because it quite seamlessly removes the caffeine and leaves all of the great coffee flavor. 

Our Organic coffees are certified organic at origin by the National Organic Program (NOP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies our Roastery to process 100% Certified Organic coffee through Baystate Organic Certifiers (Winchendon, MA). We ardently support organic agriculture and farming without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - French Roast

Barrington Coffee Roasters - French Roast 

Origin- Central Valley, Costa Rica 
Farm- Doka Estate 
Producer- Vargas Family 
Altitude- 4430-4790′ 
Varietal- Caturra and Catuai 
Process- Washed, sun dried 
Roast- Dark 

Our French Roast is smooth, rich and seductive with a dark chocolate finish. We have purchased this coffee direct from the Vargas family farm through the Coffee Source since 1996. Don Rodrigo Vargas represents the fourth generation from the Vargas family to produce coffee at Doka and he currently oversees all of the Doka production. 

The farm is located from 4,430-4,790 feet in altitude and is right next to the Poas Volcano in Sabanilla de Alajuela. The Poas Volcano is the largest volcanic crater in the world. This coffee has won our hearts for many years. In addition, it has been recognized at the Sinter Café Cupping Competition as the First Place Winner in 2000. 

This coffee is a part of the Barrington Green Seal Program which preserves the vibrancy of the green coffee by storing it in an hermetically sealed environment before roasting.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Estate Blend

 

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Estate Blend 

Origin - Asia, Africa, Americas 
Varietal - Caturra, Catuai, Typica, mixed Heirlooms 
Process - Washed and Semi-washed
Roast - Light 

We received a 91 point score for this coffee in February of 2009 from Coffee Review. 

Lively, complex and full bodied, this coffee is balanced perfection. A classic full-city roast treatment of estate coffees from the three major growing regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Our roasting style allows the individual components to stand out and display themselves in the cup. We roast each component separately and then seamlessly combine them to create an even broader palate than can typically be found in a single origin coffee.

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Barrington Coffee Roasters - Espresso Blend #165

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Espresso Blend #165 

Origin- Ethiopia and El Salvador 
Varietal- Mixed heirlooms and Bourbon-Paca 
Process- Washed and Pulped Natural 
Roast- Medium 

We received a 91 point score for this coffee in July of 2010 from Coffee Review. 

Red berry flavors that transition to sweet, warm caramel. Clean and focused with a caramelized sugar richness that follows up the brilliant splash of juicy acidity. We created this espresso blend to broaden the Barrington Coffee espresso experience. Where the Barrington Gold is deep and dense, the 165 is simple and sweet. Our commercial pull recommendation is as up dosed 18 gram, 203F, 23 second, 1 3/4 ounce shot.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Costa Rica Doka Estate

 

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Costa Rica Doka Estate 

Origin- Central Valley, Costa Rica 
Farm- Doka Estate 
Producer- Vargas Family 
Altitude- 4430-4790′ 
Varietal- Caturra and Catuai 
Process- Washed, sun dried 
Roast- Light 

Lively and dynamic, concentrated red berry highlights with cocoa and cinnamon on the finish. We have purchased this coffee direct from the Vargas family farm through the Coffee Source since 1996. Don Rodrigo Vargas represents the fourth generation from the Vargas family to produce coffee at Doka and he currently oversees all of the Doka production. 

The farm is located from 4,430-4,790 feet in altitude and is right next to the Poás Volcano in Sabanilla de Alajuela. The Poás Volcano is the largest volcanic crater in the world. This coffee has won our hearts for many years. In addition, it has been recognized at the Sinter Café Cupping Competition as the First Place Winner in 2000. 

This coffee is a part of the Barrington Green Seal Program which preserves the vibrancy of the green coffee by storing it in an hermetically sealed environment before roasting.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Decaf Berkshire Organic Blend

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Decaf Berkshire Blend 

Origin - Indonesia and the Americas
Varietal - Sidkalang, Bourbon, Typica, others
Process - Semi-washed and washed
Roast - Medium

Bold and luxurious, this coffee combines the dense body that is found in the finest Indonesian coffees with the up front liveliness of coffees from the Americas. It yields a uniquely complex cup with hints of fruit and a sweet chocolatey smooth finish.

The Royal Select Water Process removes caffeine from the coffee bean without the use of harmful chemicals or byproducts. We are big proponents of this process because it quite seamlessly removes the caffeine and leaves all of the great coffee flavor.

Our Organic coffees are certified organic at origin by the National Organic Program (NOP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies our Roastery to process 100% Certified Organic coffee through Baystate Organic Certifiers (Winchendon, MA). We strongly support organic agriculture and farming without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers.

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Berkshire Organic Blend

Barrington Coffee Roasters - Berkshire Blend 

Origin - Indonesia and the Americas 
Varietal - Sidkalang, Bourbon, Typica, others 
Process - Semi-washed and washed 
Roast - Medium 

Bold and luxurious, this coffee combines the dense body that is found in the finest Indonesian coffees with the up front liveliness of coffees from the Americas. It yields a uniquely complex cup with hints of fruit and a sweet chocolatey smooth finish. 

Our Organic coffees are certified organic at origin by the National Organic Program (NOP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies our Roastery to process 100% Certified Organic coffee through Baystate Organic Certifiers (Winchendon, MA). We strongly support organic agriculture and farming without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. 

Now available at www.emerycoffee.com

How to Produce Quality Coffee

So you think you know how coffee is processed? It is so much more than just picking the berries if you are going to have a world class cup. This video from Nordic Approach, a green coffee importer, gives you a glimpse into a day in the life direct from the Nyamagabe district in Southern Rwanda. 

Try our Rwanda Gishamwana now available from Kean Coffee. May your coffee taste even sweeter knowing the work that goes into each cup.