Aaah Costa Rica. One of the most highly prized coffees in the world. Largely due to the fact that they are highly grown in rich volcanic soil . The region of Tarrazu is noted for its altitude and rich soil. this will explain a bright and clean cup. Some of our customers will settle for nothing but Costa Rican coffee. Because of the brightness and density of this bean we find this one adds something special to our blends, as much as we love it as a single origin! Our …

Colombian coffee is widely known as one of the world’s best coffees.  As the world’s 3rd largest exporter Colombian coffees are well balanced, medium bodied and bright.  A good roast will yield pleasing fruit tones, balanced by a caramel-like sweetness, and overall “richness”. They are the most highly marketed coffees in the world.  You undoubtedly have had a cup of Colombian, but have you had the “top notch” vintage coffee? It’s out there, just ask for it.
Oh, by the way, FYI,  Supreme and Excelso are bean size descriptions, not cupping …

Many of you already know that Brazil is a coffee giant..It produces over 40 percent of the world’s coffee.While many of us in the United States aren’t too familiar with Brazilian coffee as a single origin drip coffee, many blends–both drip and espresso utilize this popular bean.  If you’ve had an espresso or cappuccino, there’s a good chance you experienced some Brazilian.  FYI, espresso is usually a blend of different coffees.  It is not  usually a single origin bean.  Brazilian coffees tend to fill in the middle notes of an …

The Blue Tent
We’ll be the  Refreshment Tent at  Lake Anna, Virginia, on Saturday May 9, 2009 for the annual  Kinetic Half Iron and Sprint weekend.  Race  start at 7 a.m.  We’ll be there by 6 am, that is,  if yours truly gets her “wake up” call by 5 ..uggg..  Bring some change and we’ll take care of you  -  while supplies last! Some of the things will bring include: Hot coffee , Cocoa, Tea, Bottled water , maybe some bottled O.J. ..don’t know…
Athletes Saturday will start with a 1.2 mile …

I am finally getting into my WordPress to blog now…so sorry for the delay – Quick wrap up here to let you all know what great success we had at the Rumpass in Bumpass Triathlon event a few weekends back. Many thanks to Geana Wray and Misty Dunn for all their help as yours truly raced while they managed the blue coffee tent – we had hot coffee, tea, cocoa, O.J., water, muffins and croissants for event volunteers, spectators and athletes.
Check out the schedule for more Lake Anna events at …