Exciting news for those living in Springfield, Missouri! This weekend, Jason Johnson will be holding free public coffee cuppings (tastings) in Springfield, Missouri. He holds public cuppings three times a week at our retail location in Topeka, Kansas, but it is rare that he has the opportunity to actually visit another coffee shop that carries our coffee. In Springfield he will be holding public cuppings at three coffee shops that use our coffee.

All of the cuppings will be free of charge. During these cuppings, he will discuss the origins of the coffee, how it is processed, and how regional and processing differences translate into the cup. Here is the list of the coffee shops that he will be visiting, the coffees that they will be cupping, and the times of the coffee cuppings. We hope to see you there.

The Coffee Ethic on Saturday the 21st at 11am.

Panama Esmeralda Special Mario Carnaval

El Salvador Finca Los Planes Pacamara

Ethiopian Amaro Gayo

Sumatra Tiger

Tanzania Kanyovu Coop

Panama Elida Estate Natural

Guatemala Finca El Soccorro

Nicaragua Coop 15 de Septiembre CoE #18

*The Coffee Ethic is also going to be offering a free small drink to anybody who attends the cupping.

Hebrews Coffee on Saturday the 21st at 3pm.

Panama Esmeralda Special Mario Carnaval

El Salvador Finca Los Planes Pacamara

Ethiopian Amaro Gayo

Sumatra Tiger

Costa Rica Finca Cerro Paldo

Tanzania Kanyovu Coop

Dancing Mule Coffee on Sunday the 22nd at 9am.

Panama Esmeralda Special Mario Carnaval

El Salvador Finca Los Planes Pacamara

Ethiopian Amaro Gayo

Sumatra Tiger

Costa Rica Finca Cerro Paldo

Tanzania Kanyovu Coop

Don’t let shipping costs get you down this holiday season! At PT’s Coffee, we know that people do not mind paying for exceptional coffee; it’s just those darn shipping costs that give people grief. For this reason, we are introducing a holiday flat rate shipping program that might make your daily cups of coffee taste even better. For anyone who orders between 3 and 7 pounds of coffee, we will only charge a flat rate of $3 for the shipping on the coffee. For those of you who order 25 pounds of coffee, we will completely cover your shipping costs on the coffee. We will either ship your coffee via US Priority Mail or UPS Ground. If you have a preference, please indicate this preference in the gift message field during checkout. Unfortunately, we can only offer the flat rate program to those ordering within the US. Start your holiday shopping here!

We are proud to announce the latest reviews from Coffee Review!  We had Ken review our Panama Elida Natural and our El Salvador Finca Las Mercedes - El Pepinal 1.  These are two of our favorite Direct Trade coffees, so be sure to taste them before they sell out!  Order Panama Elida Estate Natural here and El Salvador Finca Las Mercedes - El Pepinal 1 here!

Coffee Review Assessment

Panama Elida Estate Natural

Reviewed: November 2009

Aroma 9

Acidity 8

Body 8

Flavor 9

Aftertaste 9

We have sold out of our Ethiopia Beloya Selection 8!  If you did not get a chance to try this coffee, we will have another beautiful, natural Ethiopian coming out soon!  In the meantime, if you are looking for another exquisite coffee, try out Hacienda La Esmeralda Special - Mario Carnaval!

Now is your last chance to get the famous Ethiopia Beloya Selection 8!  We will only be accepting orders up to 9:00 am Monday, November 16th.  To help this amazing coffee go out with a bang, we are lowering the price to $20 for a 12 oz bag!  If you have not tried this coffee yet, you are truly missing out.  It is one of the most exciting coffees on earth!  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 any coffee-lover.  Purchase Ethiopia Beloya Selection 8 while supplies last here!

It is always an exciting moment when you are able to meet with the creator of something you love.  Last Thursday presented us with just such an opportunity.  Lucia Ortiz, from Finca Las Mercedes, flew up to Topeka, Kansas to share her story with PT’s customers and to support PT’s Barista Competition Competitor Robin Seitz, who is using her coffee in the competition.  We had a wonderful morning where customers were able to meet Lucia and listen to her intriguing story.

Lucia Ortiz’s family, like many in El Salvador, was steeped in the traditions of the coffee industry.  This heritage, along with a desire to set an example for her children, led Lucia to jump at the chance to take over her in-laws’ coffee farm.  Her leadership, marketing skills and attention to detail has helped the farm become an exemplary farm within the specialty coffee industry in El Salvador.  Her secret (don’t tell anyone) is that she yells at, and occasionally coddles, the trees.  Well, whatever she does, we want her to keep doing it.  Her El Pepinal 1 is a true eye-opener.  It has the distinct aroma of coriander seed and black currant. In the cup, it combines slight floral notes with a bright spiciness. Its effervescent acidity sparkles with notes of peach.  Try El Pepinal 1 from Finca Las Mercedes here!

You can also read Topeka’s Food+Flicks coverage of the visit here!