{"title":"Current Coffee","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"iyenga-amcos-pb","title":"Tanzania - Iyenga AMCOS Bourbon PB - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in Songwe, Tanzania, Iyenga AMCOS is a cooperative that connects 193 members and more than 500 smallholders. Most smallholders farm plots of land between 1-2 hectares and are generally located within walking distance of the cooperative's washing station. Farmers mill their coffee with a government provided Penagos UCBE 500, selected for its efficient water utilizations - this is crucial as the region experiences seasonal dryness. The cooperative produces exquisite coffee, having won the Taste of Harvest competition in 2019 for their PB and AA coffees, and this lot, a PB, is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these cups, I find a syrupy sweetness, a subtle lime or lemon acidity, and a creaminess that reminds me of nougat and cereal milk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was sourced from Showroom Coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee price (before shipping): $8.27\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee price (post-shipping): $8.52\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54541132726644,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/TANZANIAAMCOSWASHEDPB_2.png?v=1779515018"},{"product_id":"la-josefina-honey-mejorado","title":"Ecuador - La Josefina Estate Typica Mejorado - Honey Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am super excited and honored to offer this coffee from Leopoldo Andrade of La Josefina Estate. Located near Reventador, an active stratovolcano, La Josefina Estate enjoys rich terroir, tropical weather, and remarkable biodiversity, resulting in exquisite coffees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Leopoldo, \"This coffee undergoes a double anaerobic fermentation process. First, it is fermented in cherry for 72 hours, then depulped and subjected to a second fermentation for 96 hours. Finally, it undergoes 12 hours of oxidation and is dried on African beds for 15 to 18 days.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sampling this coffee, I found the cups to be bursting with a juicy sweetness, reminding me of ripened blueberries and summer melon, and vibrant with citrus acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was sourced directly from the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee price (pre-shipping): $15\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee price (post-shipping): $25.61\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-sections--27295671681396__section_AMNjDg\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section-group-footer-group section-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54633525281140,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/LEOPOLDOMEJORADOHONEY_1_c109f4b7-901c-4839-a475-a043ff3af5c2.png?v=1779516613"},{"product_id":"ecuador-finca-el-dorado-green-gesha-anaerobic-washed-process","title":"Ecuador - Finca El Dorado Green Gesha - Anaerobic Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing coffee is coming from Finca El Dorado in Loja, Ecuador, which placed 4th in the 2022 Cup of Excellence and 6th place in the 2023 Cup of Excellence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is grown around 1750 MASL, and is currently in its third year of production. To achieve the astronomical qualities of this coffee, cherries are picked at the peak of their ripeness, washed, and then floated to remove defects. The whole cherries are then fermented in bags for 48 hours before being depulped and fermented in their mucilage for another 48 hours. Once this second fermentation stage has concluded, the beans are washed thoroughly to remove the mucilage. Post-washing, the beans are placed on raised drying beds and rotated every 8 hours until the beans reach a target moisture content between 9.5% and 11%; this drying process generally takes a minimum of 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was sourced from Hacea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee costs (before shipping): $45.48\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647440769396,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/Ecuador-ElDoradoGeshaAnaerobicWashed.png?v=1784760886"},{"product_id":"ecuador-la-papaya","title":"Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Gesha - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am ecstatic to offer this exquisite gesha from Juan Peña and his team from Hacienda La Papaya, a renowned farm located in the Saraguro Formation of Loja. This region is esteemed for coffee growing due to its dry tropical climate, receiving season rainfall for two months out of the year and otherwise enjoying long stretches of cool, dry air. La Papaya is also highly regarded for its exquisite soil and water sources; the Andean clay loam soils, upon which La Papaya's coffees grow, are engorged with nutrients and organic materials, and the farm's water source comes from mountain wetlands, filtered through volcanic stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure cup quality, cherries at La Papaya are hand-harvested at peak ripeness, and then floated and density sorted to remove defective cherries. Sorted cherries are then depupled, and briefly fermented in mucilage, before being washed with spring water. Cherries are dried on African beds or in mechanized drying rooms for 9 to 18 days, or until the coffee reaches a moisture content of 9-11%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these remarkable growing conditions and meticulous processing results in a clean cup that is astoundingly floral. I find this coffee to possess a sweet, aromatic, and delicate taste of cherry blossoms and jasmine, a green tea body, and subtle yet expressive Yuzu acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was sourced from our friend Steve of Sybil Coffee. Be sure to check him and his coffee out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGreen coffee price: $30\/lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54700858802548,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/1_LaPapayaGeshaWashed.jpg?v=1780420371"},{"product_id":"ecuador-hacienda-la-papaya-sidra-washed-process","title":"Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Sidra - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am ecstatic to offer this lovely sidra from Juan Peña and his team from Hacienda La Papaya, a renowned farm located in the Saraguro Formation of Loja. This region is esteemed for coffee growing due to its dry tropical climate, receiving season rainfall for two months out of the year and otherwise enjoying long stretches of cool, dry air. La Papaya is also highly regarded for its exquisite soil and water sources; the Andean clay loam soils, upon which La Papaya's coffees grow, are engorged with nutrients and organic materials, and the farm's water source comes from mountain wetlands, filtered through volcanic stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure cup quality, cherries at La Papaya are hand-harvested at peak ripeness, and then floated and density sorted to remove defective cherries. Sorted cherries are then depupled, and briefly fermented in mucilage, before being washed with spring water. Cherries are dried on African beds or in mechanized drying rooms for 9 to 18 days, or until the coffee reaches a moisture content of 9-11%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional growing conditions and rigorous processing produce a cup with a distinctly sidra punch of tartness and acidity, like biting into a firm blackberry, a mellow pomelo tang, and gentle date sweetness . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was sourced from our friend Steve of Sybil Coffee. Be sure to check him and his coffee out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGreen coffee price: $8\/lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54701174063476,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/LaPapayaSidraWashed.png?v=1780428424"},{"product_id":"california-frinj-finca-1890-washed-gesha","title":"California - FRINJ Finca 1890 Gesha - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRINJ is operating a groundbreaking project here in the USA. With farms situated at 60-250 MASL, these coffees are growing at surprisingly low altitudes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a bit of what Derek, from FRINJ, has to say about where their coffees grow: “We grow at this elevation deliberately, because the combination of coastal influence and northern latitude creates diurnal temperature swings comparable to what you'd find at high-altitude farms in Panama, like 1800 MASL. This produces a similarly extended cherry ripening period of around 10–11 months, which is what generates the complexity more typically associated with high-elevation tropical growing. To put it in contrast: lower elevations in the tropics are way hotter and produce fast cherry maturation and simple flavor profiles, while high elevations in California would be too cold and would kill the plants.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, I find an explosion of jasmine flowers and vanilla, syrupy sweetness, and a mild citrus expression falling between a tangerine and pomelo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen coffee cost: $200\/lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54910439260532,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/California-FRINJFinca1890WashedGesha_1.png?v=1783537889"},{"product_id":"california-frinj-rancho-arroyo-alamar-yeast-inoculated-washed","title":"California - FRINJ Rancho Arroyo Alamar Gesha - Yeast Inoculated Washed Process","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRINJ is operating a groundbreaking project here in the USA. With farms situated at 60-250 MASL, these coffees are growing at surprisingly low altitudes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a bit of what Derek, from FRINJ, has to say about where their coffees grow: “We grow at this elevation deliberately, because the combination of coastal influence and northern latitude creates diurnal temperature swings comparable to what you'd find at high-altitude farms in Panama, like 1800 MASL. This produces a similarly extended cherry ripening period of around 10–11 months, which is what generates the complexity more typically associated with high-elevation tropical growing. To put it in contrast: lower elevations in the tropics are way hotter and produce fast cherry maturation and simple flavor profiles, while high elevations in California would be too cold and would kill the plants.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bit more on the processing of this coffee courtesy of Derek: \"This coffee was hand-picked at peak ripeness, floated to remove defects, inoculated with that yeast, cold-fermented for 72 hours, washed to bare parchment, and slowly dried on raised beds for two weeks to a stable moisture below 11%.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, I find a candy-sweet presentation of berries, purple grapes, and purple florality reminding me of violets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen coffee cost: $170\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54910759993716,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/California-FRINJArroyoYeastInoculatedGesha.png?v=1783538183"},{"product_id":"colombia-marlon-bolanos-gesha-natural-process","title":"Colombia - Marlon Bolaños Gesha - Natural Process","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlon is a stellar producer Acevedo, Huila. Along with his two brothers, Hemerson and Pedro, Marlon runs The Three Coffee Farmers, a farm that grows pink bourbon, gesha, and chiroso. Marlon’s coffees have been amongst the best I’ve tried from Colombia and excel when pushed very light. It is a great pleasure to have his coffee on the menu, as their meticulous cultivation and processing produces green that is expressive and delectable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside of growing coffee and managing processing, quality-control, and commercial strategy at the farm, Marlon is an accomplished barista, having won several competitions with the “champions’ water” from his farm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlon’s natural gesha is a fruity explosion. To produce it, cherries are picked at peak ripeness, fermented for three days in closed tanks, and then placed onto sun-bed driers for 3-4 weeks. Once the coffee reaches 11% moisture, it is removed from the drying beds and milled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, I find a deep blackberry sweetness with a tinge of tartness, roses, and a cherry and plum acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54919041188212,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/Colombia-MarlonNaturalGesha.png?v=1783643143"},{"product_id":"kenya-kii-pb-washed-process","title":"Kenya - Kii PB - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful coffee was purchased in conjunction with the wonderful Ali of Love Letters Charming Coffee and amazing Tom of Delicate Coffee Roasters. Check out their takes on the green!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kii factory, located in Kirinyaga, Kenya, is a processing station operated by the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society, an organization that serves around 1200 members. Having opened in 1953, this station predates Kenyan independence; most farmers that are served by the cooperative work on ⅓ hectare of land and deliver cherries to the factory shortly after harvest. These farmers grow classic Kenyan varieties such as, Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaberries in general are so wicked cool. This washed peaberry from the Kii Factory is a juice explosion. I guess that makes it very hot? This lot was a part of the Kii Factory’s microlot program which separates cherries based on the day they were delivered to the processing station. It is composed of the following varieties: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup I find, a tropical juice explosion reminding me of mangosteen, honeydew sweetness, and kiwi tang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54966654665076,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/Kenya-KiiPBWashed.png?v=1784167837"},{"product_id":"kenya-gachatha-ab-washed-process","title":"Kenya - Gachatha AB - Washed Process","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya is a favorite origin of mine for a multiplicity of reasons. This stellar coffee from the Gachatha Factory in Nyeri, Kenya cements my profound fondness. This coffee was purchased from the wonderful Ali of Love Letters Charming Coffee; he, in turn, sourced it from Cafe Imports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gachatha Factory, established in 1963, the same year when Kenya received its independence, is a washing station located in Karandu on the slopes of the Aberdare Range. This growing high-elevation growing region (1800-2100 MASL) is rich with volcanic soil and is worked predominantly by smallholder farmers who are a part of the Gachatha Farmers’ Cooperative Society. With over 1500 active members, the Society encourages sustainable agricultural practices to promote cherry quality and limit adverse environment effects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis full washed blend is composed of 3 classic Kenyan varieties: SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11. In my more developed roasts, the three contribute to a cup that shines with a classic Kenya juiciness and sweetness reminiscent of red berries, cherry tomato, and bay leaf. After much deliberation, I preferred offering this more delicate presentation which forfeits a bit of the juiciness and sweetness for a crisp presentation of yellow apple acidity, currant sweetness, intense chamomile florality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noumenon Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54966656500084,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2191\/5508\/files\/Kenya-GachathaABWashed.jpg?v=1784167976"}],"url":"https:\/\/noumenon.coffee\/collections\/current-coffee.oembed","provider":"Noumenon Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}