Costa Rica:
Don Mayo Estate Tarrazú- Bourbon- This coffee originally comes from Reunion Island.  A rather high-yielding varietal, it is characterized as being very sweet with a combination of caramel and molasses, but with a balancing acidity that makes it a very fine cup of coffee.
La Candelilla Estate- Geisha- Geishas are probably one of the most sought after coffees in the world, and fortunately I have the opportunity to present these excellent beans to the world. This geisha has an aroma filled with raisins and dates. The acidity is silk like with its smoothness. In the cup you will find raisins, plums, and pecans exploding onto your taste buds.  It has a very delicate finish with subtle touches of plums and nuts.
La Candelilla Estate- Typica- Honey, fig, and floral come bursting out of the seams with this cup of coffee.  From the minute you pour the boiling water onto the grinds the room is engulfed.  The acidity is very clean, sweet, and soft. Your first sip tastes like a Mrs. Werther’s caramel in your mouth.  Floral, fig, and cinnamon also accompany the caramel to produce an outstanding cup of coffee.
Lomas Al Rio Mill- Organic - Imagine melting a piece of dark chocolate and then drinking it. That’s what you get with this cup.  Accentuated by its dark chocolate tones, this coffee has a soft creamy feel, and a smooth body.  Also, the acidity has a wine-like taste to it. The silky body and nutty aftertaste make this organic one of a kind.
Hacienda Sonora Estate- Catuaí Rojo- A clean cup of coffee that is accentuated by its sweetness.  With its citric acidity and hints of lemon peel, this cup is very well balanced throughout. With an entanglement of oranges and lemons, this coffee aims to please your taste buds to the very last sip.
Hacienda Sonora Estate- Catuaí Amarillo- You know the song in The Nutcracker about dreaming of sugar plum fairies? That is what this cup embodies.  From the very first whiff your senses are heightened.  The taste of sugar cane takes you back to those days as a kid when you used to let sugar cubes melt in your mouth.  A very smooth acidity compliments the sugar cane as you enjoy this cup of coffee. This is a very well balanced cup that is consistent with each sip.
ASOPROAAA Mill- Caturra- Hints of spices and peanut butter are accentuated throughout this cup.  This is a smooth, clean, and balanced cup that will leave your taste buds begging for more.  Also noted where hints of dark chocolate as well as a very fine acidity. A very smooth and enjoyable cup of coffee.
Panama:
Boquete Finest Estate- Don Pepe Bourbon- Characterized by smells of dark cherries, chocolate, and caramel from the moment you pour this cup. The syrupy body of this coffee is composed of chocolates, spices, and caramel. With body and acidity acting harmoniously, this cup is sure to leave the drinker begging for more.

Serracin Estate- Don Pachí Geisha- Once again we are confronted by the geisha, but this time it is hailing from the Boquete Region of Panama. The aroma is infused with jasmine, delicate citrus and floral notes.  Once you taste the coffee, the thoughts of a Green Apple Blow-Pop come running straight to the forefront of your mind. Mixed with lemon rind, the flavor of this coffee does not disappoint. At the end, when you taste the mandarin, the exoticism pleads the drinker to appreciate what a fine “champagne of coffee” really is.
Serracin Estate- Don Pachí Tyipica- A coffee that is accentuated by its suave chocolaty notes. This coffee is very well balanced, clean, and exemplifies hints of citric fruits as well as floral notes. A very smooth finish, as well as its other extraordinary characteristics, brings this cup to the forefront of the typical variety.
Boquete Finest Estate- Don Pepe Catuaí- A very light and sweet aroma is what gets you started with this cup of coffee. A good acidity accompanied by flavors of caramel and vanilla. A balanced cup that has a very fine aftertaste leaving trails of lemon and orange peels on the tip of your tongue.

Boquete Finest Estate- Don Pepe Caturra- The aroma of this coffee has been described as being very rich and syrupy sweet.  A bright acidity accompanies the body providing sweetness throughout. The flavors include green apple, peach, and caramel.  The aftertaste reminds you of a peppermint patty. This is a very clean and well balanced cup perfect for any connoisseur of fine coffees.
El Salvador:
Finca Nicolas Mountain- Pacamara- This coffee won 4th place in the Cup of Excellence in 2008 and 9th place in 2009. It is described as being a coffee that makes you feel like you are eating a dark chocolate covered cherry.  A cup that is full of berries that brings a very nice acidity to complement the body of this excellent cup

Farmers from La Candelilla

La Candelilla has been recognized around the world as a top-tier coffee since its opening in 2000. Deli Café has the great honor of representing  them and acquainting you with what they do on a day to day process.  We will be following them step by step through the processing of their highly esteemed micro-lots. They started processing their Typica Honey Lot on December 17th. So that is where we will pick-up!