In this video you can hear from Wilford Lamastus as he describes the various harvesting processes he uses on his farm. You can read more or purchase Elida Estate Reserve coffee here…

In a recent review by Coffee Review, Kenya Thunguri received 9’s on aroma and flavor!  These high scores helped spring this great coffee to a 92.  We love this coffee, and hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.  You can purchase a bag here!

The Review:

“Blind assessment: Complex aromatics with notes of flowers, sweet citrus, butterscotch, hers and fir.  Bright, floral toned acidity, medium body, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.  Honey-like sweetness in the cup with tart berry, lemon and a hint of flowers.  Long, clean sweetly-tart finish.

Who should drink it: Bright fruit and floral tones, analogous to crisp summery Chablis.”

Coffee Specials for the Holidays

What better way to make the holiday season memorable than to sip away the snowy days with a memorable coffee?  We put our repertoire of great coffees on sale until December 25th to make this holiday season one to remember.  Check out the amazing coffee specials below!

Truly Memorable Coffees

Finca El Socorro has proven to be one of the best coffee farms in Guatemala. In 2007, it won 1st place in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence. This year, it won 4th place in the same competition. Such consistent results made us jump at the chance to try this great coffee.

This year’s Cup of Excellence submission from Finca El Socorro is a Maracaturra variety coffee. This unique variety is a combination of a giant Maragogype bean with a more traditional and tasty Caturra bean. The combination of this unique bean with the dedication and skill of the producers of Finca El Socorro creates a coffee that is to be treasured by all.

The aroma is sweet and deep, with fruity and floral notes. In the cup, the fruity notes transform into deep cherry notes that have a tart acidity. As it cools, the tart acidity disappears and turns into smooth creaminess.  *SPECIAL* Order six 12oz bags and receive them for $27.95 until December 25th!  This coffee normally retails for $42.60!  Take advantage of this special here!

 Finca La Limoncillo/La Gloria

The JavaNic from Fincas La Limoncillo and La Gloria is one of the most unique coffees to come from Nicaragua in years. Finca Limoncillo and Finca La Gloria follow in the footsteps of some of the best coffee farms in Central America. They have planted a coffee variety that has a distinctly different flavor profile than those in the surrounding countryside. This variety, known as JavaNic, is a combination of an Ethiopian Longberry and a Java.

The combination of this unique bean with the mountainous terrain of Nicaragua creates a delicate cup of coffee with a variety of nuances. These nuances helped launch this coffee to a second place finish in this year’s Nicaragua Cup of Excellence. In the cup it is light,slightly floral and has a nice sweetness that dances on your palate. The finish is slightly citrusy and clean. *SPECIAL* Order six 12oz bags and receive them for $27.95 until December 25th!  This coffee normally retails for $33.95!  Take advantage off this special here!

Ethiopia Beloya Selection Eight

One of the finest coffees available on earth!  This exceptional, specially processed and harvested coffee will impress you with its exceptionally sweet, natural flavor.

Ethiopia Beloya Selection Eight is very fruit forward.  This coffee is for those who enjoy very dramatic coffees.  The sweetness that comes through in the aroma is almost like berry-flavored cotton candy.  In the cup the berry notes immediately jump out at you.  These berry notes are complimented by a subtle and rich spiciness in the finish.  This exciting cup of coffee is sure to awe the coffee lover.  *SPECIAL*  Take $2 off this outstanding coffee until December 25th, by ordering here!

Ethiopia Beloya Selection One

This year, we received two different selections of the famed Ethiopian Yergacheffe named Beloya. Selection one is very similar to the Beloya we carried last year. It is a very complete cup: it has a nice balance between the distinct berry notes and the smooth creaminess. The sweetness neither dominates nor fades. This coffee is an absolute pleasure to drink from start to finish.   *SPECIAL*  Take $2 off this outstanding coffee until December 25th, by ordering here!

We have just launched two new Kenya coffees that are sure to knock your socks off!  Our Kenya AA Thunguri is a Microlot selection in our Passport category that is one of the best Kenyans we have tried in years.  For the last couple of days, we have really enjoyed it in a French Press.  The aroma has distinct notes of black currant, lemon and cream. In the cup, notes of cherry and grapefruit are added to the lemon creaminess to create a high toned, yet sweet Kenyan.  This coffee is great for those who love Kenyan coffee.  Purchase a bag here!

Our Kenya AA Kangocho is a Top Auction Lot coffee that sparkles on your tongue.  Its aroma is sweet, with notes of slight citrus and spice. In the cup, its flavor is pure and clean. Notes of grapefruit and star fruit stand out.  These sweet notes carry on into its long finish.  Purchase a bag here!

Our shipment of the Technivorm KBT-741 is finally here!  The way these coffee brewers fly off our shelves is a testament to their quality and durability.  It is one of only two coffee brewers to pass the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s strict brewing standards.  Its industrial heating element ensures that you get everything possible out of your exquisite coffee, and the thermal carafe will help keep your coffee hot for hours.  With every Technivorm brewer, we include a pound of El Salvador - Finca Las Mercedes to help you break in your brewer correctly.  Purchase a Technivorm KBT-741 here!

PT’s Coffee is launching a new blend.  Our Moka Java Blend is our rendition of the oldest coffee blend in recorded history. It combines two intense and flavorful opposites to create a homogeneous blend that balances an intense berrylike acidity with a smooth, earthy body. The combination of these opposing flavors creates an illusion of complexity.  When you taste this blend, your palate immediately understands that there are multiple things going on.  Yet we are able to blend these two flavors in just the right way to create a balanced and smooth cup.  Try this new blend here! 

We are proud to share with you that our very own Holly Bastin, PTs Staff Barista Trainer, is officially 1 of  9 in the United States of America to be Certified as a World Barista Championship Judge.Bastin completed the Certification training course and testing in Long Beach, California yesterday.Bastin has been training barista’s for competition for nearly a decade and has been judging competitions for the past five years. She has worked her way up the ladder since the beginning. Currently she is on the United States Barista Championship Committee for the Specialty Coffee Association of America and participates as a Head Judge in many regional events and the USBC national competitions. Congratulations Holly! We are all very proud of you! JeffPTs Coffee Roasting Co.  

Situated in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Southern India, Ramanand Estate has consistently produced one of the best coffees in India.  In 2004, it won the Fine Cup Award, signifying that it was the best Arabica coffee in India.  Ramanand Estate uses biodynamic farming methods to produce this full flavored coffee.  The biodynamic farming method follows the movements of the sun, moon and planets to help in determining planting, harvesting and fertilization times.

We took this coffee to a darker roast to maximize its potential.  Its aroma is clean and sweet.  In the cup, it is full flavored with earthy undertones and a boisterous body.  If you enjoy Indian Monsooned coffees, this is one that you will not want to miss.  Try it here!