Thursday, June 16, 2011

Colombia Cup of Excellence #1 !!

A big Announcement:

Black Sheep Coffee Cafe will be serving some of the Cup of Excellence #1 Colombia from this most recent historic auction.  Look for articles about this coffee in The Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, New York Times, and Wired Magazine.

More details and dates to follow!

http://www.cafeimports.com/grinder/2011/05/cafe_imports_has_won_the_1_coe.php

Here are some more details:
Property Characteristics:Coffee Characteristics:
Farm: Primavera
Farmer: Arnulfo Leguizamo
Rank: 1
City: San Agustin
Region: Huila
Country: Colombia
Farm Size: 2.00 Hectares
Coffee growing area: 1.27 Hectares
Altitude: 1841 masl
Certification: None
Variety: 100% Caturra
Processing System: Washed Coffee
Lot Size: 43 boxes
Pounds: 2,301.63 (1,044.00 kgs)
International Jury Score: 94.05
Cupping Number #: Not Available
Price: 45.10 USD
Winning Bidder: Café Imports, George Howell Coffee, Mecca Espresso and Robert Kao and Co. Ltd
Top Jury Descriptions: Jasmine, tamarind, apricot, wild honey, lime blossom, cherries, vanilla, sugar browning, elderberry blossom, vibrant, red fruits, floral, wine, caramel, floral, bergamot, lemongrass, lychee, raisins, tea-like, kaffir lime, tea rose, tropical fruits, passion fruit acidity, stone fruit, white peach, effervescent, creamy lingering, syrupy, notably sweet from beginning to end, persistent

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