Coffee Posts

Here's a running list of the coffee I'm drinking lately. Click a roaster's name to learn more about them.

  • June 28, 2026

    Umapata Community

    by  Camellia Coffee Roasters

    • Origin Calca, Peru
    • Varietal Typica, Bourbon, Castillo
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation N/A
    • Notes Swiss Orange Chip, Dried Apricot, Butter Toffee

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Layered — Sweet, Vanilla
    • Acidity / Structure
      Brisk — Bittersweet
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Orange peel, Plum, Baking chocolate
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Molasses, Drying
    • Overall impression
      7/10 — Overall a bit darker than I typically like, but good coffee all around. Works really well in a latte! This was a Fellow Drop btw!
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  • June 28, 2026

    Lisbeth Mariño SL9

    by  Flower Child Coffee

    • Origin Pacaybamba, Cusco, Peru
    • Varietal SL9 ("Inca Gesha")
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation N/A
    • Notes Iris, Pineberry, Citrus

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Gentle, Layered — Vanilla, Creamy, Floral
    • Acidity / Structure
      Delicate, Bright — Sweet
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light medium — Silky smooth, Lightly drying
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Lilac, Citrus
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Grape
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — This coffee is nuanced, fresh, and tasty all the way through. The tastes really develop as the cup cools. This is one of my first coffees from The Bean Archives.
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  • May 29, 2026

    Finca Arashi

    by  Little Wolf Coffee

    • Origin Loja, Ecuador
    • Varietal Typica Mejorado
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1890 M
    • Notes Peach, Sugarcane, Tea-like

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint — Sweet, Floral, Fondant
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Balanced — Stone fruit, light citrus
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Sweet, drying
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — Really clean and enjoyable. Got this as a mystery bag from Little Wolf and was pleasantly surprised. Always love this roaster's work!
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  • May 22, 2026

    El Diviso - Estate

    by  Stereoscope

    • Origin Bruselas, Huila, Colombia
    • Varietal Caturra
    • Process Washed, Mosto Anaerobic
    • Elevation NA
    • Notes Candied pineapple, Strawberry yogurt, Milky, Coconut

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Layered — Candy
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light — Satiny
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Pineapple, Sweet, Candy, Coconut
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Tropical fruit
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — Really good. Super bright, and also works surprisingly well in espresso drinks. Also, this was a Fellow Drop! which is always an awesome way to find out about new roasters!
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  • May 15, 2026

    Las Afiladeras

    by  Touchy Coffee

    • Origin Cariamanga, Ecuador
    • Varietal Typica, Caturra, Bourbon
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1700 - 1900 M
    • Notes Pomegranate juice, Pink flowers

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint — Sugar cookie
    • Acidity / Structure
      Crisp — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky, Lightly syrupy
    • Flavor / Taste
      Balanced — Fresh fruit, Apple, Mixed berry juice
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Flavor-saturated — tart
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — This coffee is really juicy and clean and something you have a hard time not drinking too fast.
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  • May 08, 2026

    Aura Diaz

    by  Touchy Coffee

    • Origin Nariño, Colombia
    • Varietal Papayo, Castillo, Cenicafe
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1900 M
    • Notes Gâteau, Guava, Mouthy

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint — Baked fruit
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light — Lightly syrupy
    • Flavor / Taste
      Balanced — Orange, Fresh fruit, Vanilla
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Drying
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — This coffee is really clean, crisp and tasty. It's bright and tart but has a mellow aftertaste that fades into a caky finish.
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  • May 01, 2026

    Wilton Benitez Geisha

    by  Utopian Coffee

    • Origin CAuca, Colombia
    • Varietal Geisha
    • Process Yeast inoculated fermentations / Washed
    • Elevation 2000 M
    • Notes Jasmine perfume, Honeydew syrup, Fruit loops, Mint

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Strong — Floral, Fruity, Boozy, Raspberry
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Smoothly sweet
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Full Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Lychee, Tropical fruit, Black cherry
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Lightly drying
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — I love this coffee. There's so much flavor packed into these beans from Wilton Benitez' unique form of processing, that it's hard to compare to others. But it is loud, opinionated, and delicious. If you've never had a coffee by Wilton Benitez, do yourself a favor and grab it when you see it at ANY roaster.
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  • April 26, 2026

    San Jerónimo Tecoatl

    by  Paloma Coffee

    • Origin Sierra Mazateca, Oaxaca, Mexico
    • Varietal Typica, Bourbon, Ora
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1600 - 1800 MASL
    • Notes Key Lime, Green Mango

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint, Layered — Sweet, Berries
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Syrupy
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Lime, Tart mango
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Drying — Lime
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — This is an awesome, surprising coffee. It's really juicy, sweet, and a little tart and very true to the descriptors on the bag. I really enjoyed this and will be going back to Paloma again because of it. This was a Fellow Drop, which is an awesome way to discover new coffee.
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  • April 16, 2026

    Jairo Arcila Santa Monica

    by  Heart Roasters

    • Origin Quindio, Colombia
    • Varietal Bourbon Aruzi
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1450 - 1500 M
    • Notes Red apple, Vanilla cream, Rose

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint — Apple, Herbs
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex, Fresh fruit — Apple, Vanilla
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Clean, Resonant — Candy apple
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — This coffee really caught my attention at The Can Opener in Durham, so I grabbed a bag to take home. I had a little trouble keeping my pour-overs consistent so a few of my cups weren't the best but overall this was still amazing coffee.
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  • March 28, 2026

    Don Angel

    by  Metric Coffee

    • Origin Huehuetenango, Guatemala
    • Varietal Bourbon
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1800 MASL
    • Notes Pear, Cocoa powder, Fig

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Faint — Sweet, Raspberry
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Smoothly Sweet
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Satiny
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered, deep sweetness — Stone fruit, Pear, Orange, Black Cherry
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Molasses, Cola
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — This is an interesting one. My cupping notes were all over the place and the flavor really evolved from hot to warm to cool. This one is a pleasure to drink every day.
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  • March 28, 2026

    Alma Pineda

    by  Metric Coffee

    • Origin El Cedral, Honduras
    • Varietal Parainema
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1650 MASL
    • Notes Cherry, Wildflower honey, Lime zest

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Complex — Floral, Honey
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright, Crisp — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Date, Plum, Orange peel, Tamarind, Start fruit
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Dry, Golden raisin
    • Overall impression
      8.5/10 — Nice and bright with an interesting combination of sweet and tart flavors. Really clean and pleasant from start to finish.
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  • February 28, 2026

    Nahun Fernandez

    by  Merit Coffee Co

    • Origin Santa Barbara, Honduras
    • Varietal Parainema
    • Process Natural
    • Elevation N/A
    • Notes Pink Guava, Red wine, Parfait

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Layered, Balanced — Floral, Chocolate
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Smoothly Tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Satiny
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Red wine, Stone fruit, Grape, Guava, Tangy
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Sweet, Bittersweet
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — Super good, really sweet, even juicier as it cools. That little bit of tang definitely comes through but is balanced nicely by the overall sweetness.
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  • February 28, 2026

    Andrés Martinez Caturra Floral

    by  La Barba Coffee

    • Origin Cauca, Colombia
    • Varietal Caturra
    • Process Semi-washed
    • Elevation 1750 M
    • Notes London fog, Papaya, Vanilla

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Layered — Lavender, Fruit loops, Citrus
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Balanced — Spicy lavender, Vanilla, Lemon
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Vanilla
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — Really pleasant bright cup. Balanced and complex with wonderful floral notes as described on the bag. I think my description of lavender doesn't capture the slight spiciness of bergamot which is a primary component in earl gray tea, but throughout my experience with this coffee, I'd say that interesting spike of bergamot is absolutely present.
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  • January 31, 2026

    Faysal Abdosh Karamo

    by  Bear Lake Coffee Co

    • Origin Sidama, Ethiopia
    • Varietal 774110, 74158 (Heirloom Landraces)
    • Process Anaerobic natural
    • Elevation Not listed
    • Notes Blueberry Compote, Candied Citrus, Ripe Tropical Fruit, Rose Florals

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Complex — Caramelized sugar, sugar cookie
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Syrupy
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Tart Cherry, Subtle Blueberry, Overripe fruit
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Bittersweet
    • Overall impression
      8.5/10 — A really consistent natural light roast from Ethiopia. The Blueberry flavor started to show up a lot more after resting for a couple of weeks.
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  • January 31, 2026

    Hambela Bishan Wate

    by  Bear Lake Coffee Co

    • Origin Guji, Ethiopia
    • Varietal Ethiopia Heirloom
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation Not listed
    • Notes White peach, Lime zest, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Cane Sugar Cocoa

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Gentle — Floral, Apricot
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light / Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Lime zest, Tea-like
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Fading — Peach ring candy, Lightly drying
    • Overall impression
      9/10 — Really clean tea like cup with gentle fruit and floral aromatics. Love it.
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  • January 08, 2026

    Goro Muda Ethiopia

    by  Reanimator Coffee

    • Origin Guji, Ethiopia
    • Varietal Ethiopia Landraces
    • Process Natural
    • Elevation 2300 MASL
    • Notes Cherry, Blackberry, Vanilla Cream

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Balanced — Hazlenut, Vanilla
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Tartly sweet
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Light — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Layered — Stone fruit, Plum, Apricot, Bubblegum
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Simple — Drying, Astringent
    • Overall impression
      8/10 — Very tasty but it's so dry on the finish that it wasn't excellent.
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  • January 03, 2026

    Tablon de Gomez

    by  Reanimator Coffee

    • Origin Narino, Colombia
    • Varietal Caturra, Colombia, Castillo
    • Process Washed
    • Elevation 1700 - 2000 MASL
    • Notes Red Apple, Raspberry, Sugar Cookie

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Layered — Spice, Molasses
    • Acidity / Structure
      Juicy — Smoothly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Lightly syrupy, Dry
    • Flavor / Taste
      Balanced — Berry, Apple, Sugar
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Simple — Richly drying
    • Overall impression
      8.8/10 — A really nice clean washed Columbian with plenty of straightforward fruit and sweetness to make it a really nice everyday drinker.
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  • January 02, 2026

    Layyoo

    by  Little Wolf Coffee

    • Origin Sidama, Bensa, Ethiopia
    • Varietal Ethiopia landraces
    • Process Double layered natural
    • Elevation 2100 - 2300 MASL
    • Notes Watermelon, Cherry blossom, Clean

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Balanced — Brown sugar, Cantaloupe
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Silky
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Cherry, Floral
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Resonant — Sweet
    • Overall impression
      9.5/10 — This ethiopian is so clean and bright. I love this coffee and I'm just sad it's gone for the season.
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  • December 21, 2025

    Banko Chelchele

    by  Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

    • Origin Chelchele, Gedeb, Ethiopia
    • Varietal 74110 & 74112
    • Process Anaerobic natural
    • Elevation 1900 - 2300 MASL
    • Notes Golden kiwi, Lemongrass, Orange blossom

    My tasting notes

    • Fragrance / Aroma
      Balanced — Orange
    • Acidity / Structure
      Bright — Sweetly tart
    • Mouthfeel / Body
      Medium — Syrupy
    • Flavor / Taste
      Complex — Citrus, orange, subtle blueberry
    • Aftertaste / Finish
      Simple — Bittersweet
    • Overall impression
      8.4/10 — This Banko Chelchele, while not as enjoyable as I've had from other roasters, was still high quality and delightful with a little more citrus and sour than the blueberry and vanilla falvors I'd had previously.
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