Well it was a busy day online…but we now have an outstanding coffee coming from El Salvador. It should be here in approximately 4 weeks. This was the most sought after coffee in the auction. And in fact, commanded the highest price in the auction. Even though it ranked second. You can read more about this farm by clicking the link below.
El Salvador Los Planes Cup of Excellence Coffee Order your 12oz. bag today! We have a very limited supply.

- Jeff

It won’t be long now…PTs has joined a great group of roasters from around the country to bid on one of the top lots in the El Salvador Cup of Excellence auction to be held this Thursday.

Jayson (thats him, the tall guy in the hat) was on the jury about a month ago and came home raving about the coffees he experienced. So trusting him as I do we are joining in the bidding process. I talked to another roaster that told me this was the best batch of coffees they’ve cupped all year.

Thursday should be a great day as we will land yet another outstanding coffee for all of you. Stay tuned!

– Jeff

I’m pleased to announce our newest African offering- Rwanda Humure. This coffee is the result of an outstanding co-op and hard work by the PEARL Project / USAID. If you’re a fan of Kenyans you’ll love this Rwandan. It has a bright acidity with delicious green apple and passion fruit flavors that combine well with its earthy herbaceous finish. From the Humure cooperative of 1500 members, this amazing coffee is helping countless families in a country in need of all the help it can get. So if you’re feeling like a new African adventure, Rwanda Humure will not disappoint.

Happy Sipping,

– Jayson

Well the World Barista Championship is over and the US did an outstanding job.
Congratulations Matt “da Riddla” Riddle the US champion who took 3rd place on the world stage. The highest finish for an America to date.

Yes, I do have a few stories I could tell about the trip…but it’s late! :o)

We are already thinking and training in preperation for next years United States Barista Championship to be held in Long Beach. Pete and Shannon are both very excited about the opportunity.

– Jeff

Well, this post is better late than never! And because it’s so late, I’m going to keep it brief. Just the highlights.

Not too long ago I participated on the jury for the Best of Panama coffee competition. It was my first trip to Panama so I was very excited about getting the invitation. And as many of you know, PTs purchased Panama Esmeralda Special last year. Esmeralda Special has won the competition each of the last two years. So I was very excited about the chance to cup this coffee along with all the other outstanding coffees that I know come from Panama. The absolutely amazing part was just how much the Esmeralda stood out on the cupping table. It was the clear winner in every round of cupping. You could smell it on the table when we sniffed the dry grounds. You know, I’m not one to say one coffee is better than another. Because I believe all specialty coffees are good in their own way. You just have to appreciate them for what they are. But this coffee is different. I’m actually willing to say this is the best coffee on earth…so far!
Hacienda La Esmeralda Special

Well, I’ll cut to the chase since the auction has come and gone. Esmeralda Special won again. But this year it managed the highest price ever paid for an auction coffee, $50.25 per pound. Amazing! Congrats to Stumptown, Intelligensia and Coffee Works - Great job!

The exciting news is that we will once again have this outstanding coffee. Price Peterson, producer of the great coffee, has made it available to us since we purchased it last year. And for that, a big heartfelt thank you goes out to the Peterson family.

We should have the coffee in-house by mid to late July. We are taking pre-orders since it won’t last long. So if you are so inclined, log on and place your orders now. If you love coffee, you won’t be dissappointed!

– Jeff

Welcome to PTs Coffee blog stop. In this space we hope to keep you up to date on our travels, our coffee, and all happenings with PTs as it relates to finding great coffee. So stop back soon to read our latest posts!

Warm Regards

Jeff