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At Bean & Leaf we strongly believe that fine coffees deserve the same respect and focus as fine wines. We source the finest single origin coffees and carefully roast them to bring out the individual characteristics trapped within the beans.  Each varietal coffee has a specific roast signature that must be determined to yield the maximum flavor and aroma.  We "cup" our coffees and adjust the roast to make sure we are developing the optimal flavor from each varietal. We carefully select our coffees from a very limited number of farms around the world. These farms adhere to a strict set of principles that ensure artisanal quality coffee beans arrive at our shop and meet the highest standards. We support farmers and farm workers by purchasing "Fairly Traded" coffee beans. Fairly Traded coffee beans means that these people keep more of the profits which allows them to rise above the typical poverty found in the countries that produce coffee. More Benefits of Fairly Traded Participation... Fairly Traded is much more than just a fair price. The additional principles of buying Fairly Traded products include: Fair labor conditions, Direct trade (eliminating unnecessary middlemen), social/business development, & Environmental sustainability.
Our Current Coffee Offerings
We offer several single origin coffees while in season, and a House Blend for those who like a more consistent cup from day to day. Some of our offerings include: Brazil - caramel & cocoa, creamy medium body Sumatra - earthy & bold with a mild citrus snap Colombia - sweet, well-rounded and fruity Peru - bright & bold with a subtle sweetness Tanzania - smooth & full-bodied with a chocolate earthiness Guatemala - medium body with delicate cherry notes Sidamo - bold, fruity and utterly unique Costa Rica - chocolate sweetness with a light, creamy body Uganda - sweet, buttery & full-bodied Nicaragua - bright and sweet with a touch of citrus and a well balanced body ESP (espresso blend) - thick chocolate, deep crema and lingering citrus House Blend - balanced, beautiful and just bold enough Decaf - best. decaf. ever. We are always “cupping” new coffees to find the best beans of the season so check back often.
Selecting the Beans and Determining Optimal Roasts
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