The Origin of our Coffee
Single origins begin with Mother Nature, the soil,
the elements, and the care the farmer takes to
cultivate the crop. From year to year and crop to
crop there may be subtle differences, but the
flavors in each cup will be what you have come to
expect. Each of our single origin coffees is
carefully selected because of its complex set of
flavors, body, sweetness, and lingering aftertaste.
Most of our coffees are used to create blends, but
when we find some really special beans we roast
them by themselves so that you can experience
the unique qualities of a single origin.
Our current line up
of single origin coffee.
Ethiopia Washed - Citrus, Floral, Bright Fruit, Ripe Sweetness, and Medium Body
Ethiopia is where Coffea arabica, the coffee plant, originates. Like all coffees these crops may vary throughout the
year, and from crop to crop. Ethiopian Coffees are well known for their notes of Citrus, Floral, Bright Fruit, Ripe
Sweetness, and Medium Body. Each crop produces layers of pleasing flavors that are highlighted in a Lighter Roast
to bring all of these flavors forward.
Mexico Zongolica - Semisweet chocolate, lush ripe fruit, and a silky body that coats the palate
This is a Micro Lot from the Mexican state of Vera Cruz. Zongolica is a small municipality about 4,000 feet above
sea level that is known for its cool humid year around climate. The area is known for its coffee harvest and the
local culture is steeped in coffee growing tradition. We have roasted these special beans to a Medium Light to
Medium Roast level. Roasting to this level, we are able to bring out the crops' deep sweetness. This special harvest brings forward flavors of semisweet chocolate, lush ripe fruit, and a silky body that coats the palate. Enjoy this limited offering!
Guatemala Sunrise - Chocolate, hint of navel orange citrus, and finished with slight floral notes
Our newest incarnation of our Guatemalan is 100% Guatemalan Beans. Historically we have blended with
neighboring coffee growing countries in Central America, but we have decided to make the country shine. This
coffee originates with farmers from around the richest growing regions of Guatemala. We have found that these
coffees are best roasted to a Medium Light to Medium Roast level in order to accentuate a smooth and mild roast intensity. Slight overtones chocolate, a hint of navel orange citrus, and finished with slight floral notes. These are beans that will definitely suit all palates.
Coffee Trader Proprietary Blends and Roasting Profiles
Blends are the backbone for all roasters and coffeehouses. Blending ensures that our flavor profiles stay consistent day in and day out, and from year to year. This commitment makes certain that your cup will be exactly what you expert with every sip.
Daybreak Blend - Dark chocolate offers a smooth texture with caramel flavors on the finish
The name says it all. Breakfast, Morning, or Sunrise style. Our Daybreak Blend is the newest blend. Simple in
nature, and more than simple in flavor. It is a blend of Brazil and Colombian beans. Origins chosen from specific regions to give this blend a flavor profile best for that first cup. Perfect with a hearty breakfast, a sweet pastry or just the Newspaper. A medium roast level that gives a definite intensity, yet moderate and smooth. Dark chocolate offers a smooth texture with caramel flavors on the finish.
Mountain Splendor - Sweet citrus notes of the Americas and the rich lush ripe complex fruit
Developed over 20 years ago this is one of our original Proprietary Blends. With a global blend from three distinct growing religions, we have blended coffees from East Africa, Central and South Americas into one delicious cup. This balanced cup of sweet citrus notes of the Americas and the rich lush ripe complex fruit notes from Africa. A natural sweetness and body are delivered in every cup. The medium roast level of Viennese Style Roasting is used to compliment the natural flavors of this perfectly balanced blend of beans.
Swiss Water Process Decaf - Sweetness, semisweet chocolate, bright fruit notes
We use only Water Processed Decaf beans, a natural way of decaffeinating beans. By using only the highest quality and best tasting beans from growers in Central and South America we are able to create an exceptional cup of decaf. The flavors are every bit as good as coffee with caffeine. Our decaf has a classic “America” flavor profile with balance, sweetness, semisweet chocolate, bright fruit notes, and smooth lingering aftertaste. Most importantly this coffee maintains a silky mouthfeel that is many times lost in decaf coffee. You will be surprised it's a decaf.
Dark Roasts also known as Italian Roasts
These profiles are used with coffees chosen specifically for their ability to hold up and deliver that rich dark
intense flavor achieved only in the darkest roasting. Our dark roasting allows the smokey characters, bold intensity, and dark chocolate notes to dominate the flavors, but without the harsh bitterness that is typical with other roasters. Each blend showcases the natural flavors grown into the coffees selected.
Tuscan Blend - Medium citrus and ripe fruit flavors, and a pleasant smokiness
This is a Classic Blend and a Classic Roast. Using coffee from Central and South America and a dark roast technique, we are able to take these hearty beans to dark roast perfection, the flavors are typical bittersweet, medium body, medium citrus and ripe fruit flavors, and a pleasant smokiness.
Trader Blend - Bold, intense, smokey and complex depth
Our very first blend developed over 20 years ago. Combining beans from far and wide for the perfect dark cup of
coffee. Using coffee from three major growing regions, Africa, Asia, and The Americas, we have perfected the
ultimate dark roast. The Roast level gives Trader Blend a bold, intense, smokey and complex depth. Not all beans can endure this intensity of roasting and maintain the unique flavors locked into each bean. We are particularly proud of this blend. Bittersweet chocolate, syrupy body, subtle fruit notes, dark caramel sweetness.
Black and Tan- Using coffee from Central and South America and roasting a batch of dark roast, we then roast the same blend to a light medium roast and blend them 50/50. This unique blend is a super complex blend. typical bittersweet, medium body, medium citrus and ripe fruit flavors, Chocolate, smooth finish.
