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COFFEE INBOUND OR AT U.S. PORTS IN JULY: look for these are your roasters in the coming weeks–Brazil 14/16 Natural Organ...

07/25/2025

COFFEE INBOUND OR AT U.S. PORTS IN JULY: look for these are your roasters in the coming weeks–

Brazil 14/16 Natural Organic
Guatemala El Santo SHB EP AFLOAT
Kenya AA Nguvu AFLOAT
Honduras SHG EP Fairtrade Organic Certified ASHORE
Costa Rica Romelia SHB EP ASHORE
Ethiopia Sidamo Washed G2 ASTORE
Honduras Finca Colibries AFLOAT
Guatemala SHB EP Certified Organic AFLOAT
Brazil Oberon 17/18 Natural ASHORE
Tanzania Igale Peaberry
Indonesia Java G1 AFLOAT
Indonesia Sumatra Mandheling G1 TP Cert Organic AFLOAT
Honduras NKG Bloom Gea Cert Organic AFLOAT
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G2 Washed Cert Organic AFLOAT
see fresh roasts from SD M-F at

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/25: ASCEND: Pacaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com ARCIDIACONO: 5 bean espresso blend. Ver...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/24/25:RYAN BROS.: Brazil single origin, Full City roast. Safari African blend,...

07/24/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/24/25:

RYAN BROS.: Brazil single origin, Full City roast. Safari African blend, certified fair trade Full City roast. Indo blend, fair trade certified. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

SEVEN SEAS: Peru fair trade certified organic, Caturra, Typica, Catuai and Bourbon varietals, dark roast. http://sevenseasroasting.com

COMPA: Tanzania Mwangoka, Bourbon varietal, natural process, light roast. http://compacoffeeroasters.com
see fresh roasted local coffees M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/25: ASCEND: Pacaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com ARCIDIACONO: 5 bean espresso blend. Ver...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/23/25:DAYMAR: Espresso Grato, Costa Rica Terrazu, Gold Medal Winner, Brazil Ce...

07/23/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/23/25:

DAYMAR: Espresso Grato, Costa Rica Terrazu, Gold Medal Winner, Brazil Cerrado, French Roast. http://daymarcoffee.com

STEADY STATE: Colombia La Pradera Tabi. http://steadystateroasting.com

SEVEN SEAS: Uganda Silverback, NKG Bloom, SL14, SL28, KP162, KP423 varietals, washed process, light roast. http://sevenseasroasting.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
see fresh roasts from San Diego M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-07-22 By: John Rippo On: July 22, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/25: ASCEND: Pacaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com ARCIDIACONO: 5 bean espresso blend. Ver...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/25:ASCEND: Pacaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.comACENTO: El Idolo b...

07/22/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/22/25:

ASCEND: Pacaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com

ACENTO: El Idolo blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

ARCIDIACONO: 5 bean espresso blend. Very dark roast. http://arcicoffee.com

TALITHA: Rwanda Rwenzori, natural process, light roast. http://talitha.com

ZUMBAR: The Murphinator blend. http://zumbarcoffee.com
see fresh roasted coffee from San Diego M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/21/25:MARLETTE’S: Pacific Funk Blend; Indonesia/East Africa anaerobic honey/wa...

07/21/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/21/25:

MARLETTE’S: Pacific Funk Blend; Indonesia/East Africa anaerobic honey/washed processes. http://marlettescoffee.com

JAUNT: Murphinator, Matriarch, Siesta Blend, Mexico Veracruz single origin. http://jauntcoffee.com

MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Tanzania Acacia Hills Gesha varietal. http://memlicoffee.com

EXCELSA: What it is. Naturally less caffeinated. http://excelsacafe.com

MAREA: Skye Walker Baja Drift light roast. http://mareacoffee.com

YIPAO: Colombia Huila Bourbon varietal, natural process, medium roast. Colombia Tolima Florestales, Caturra varietal, washed process, no roast data given. Colombia Huila, El Tulipan and Pitalito, Typica varietal, washed process, Full City roast. http://yipao-coffee.com

NOTE: There are some 240 commercial coffee roasters in San Diego County. Ours is one of the most developed and active coffee regions in the US.
See fresh roasts from San Diego M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/18/25:ARCIDIACONO: 7 Bean espresso blend. Dark roast in the Italian style. htt...

07/18/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/18/25:

ARCIDIACONO: 7 Bean espresso blend. Dark roast in the Italian style. http://arcicoffee.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com

TLC ROASTERS: Aspen’s blend, Dos Mujeres. http://tlcroasters.org

ACENTO: El Idolo centroamerica blend. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

CAFFE CALABRIA: French roast organic, Cafe del Sol, MexItalian blend. http://caffecalabria.com
see fresh roasts from SD roasters M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/17/25:BREW COFFEE SPOT: Peru Atahualpa fair trade organic, washed process, Ful...

07/17/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/17/25:

BREW COFFEE SPOT: Peru Atahualpa fair trade organic, washed process, Full City (medium) roast. http://brewcoffeespot.com

RACER: Sumatra dark roast. http://racercoffeecompany.com

YIPAO: Colombia Tolima, Maragogype varietal, light roast. Colombia Tolima Florestales, Caturra varietal, washed process, light roast. Colombia Inga Aponte, Caturra varietal, washed process, dark roast. All Colombian all the time at Yipao…http://yipao-coffee.com

HEAVE HO: Flagship blend, medium roast. http://heavehocoffee.com

PANNIKIN: Blue Sky, Mexico and Sumatra fair trade organics; Costa Rica and French Roast darks. http://pannikincoffeeandtea.com
see fresh roasted local coffees M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/16/25:TLC ROASTERS: Pink Cloud espresso. http://tlcroasters.orgJAUNT: Colombia...

07/16/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/16/25:

TLC ROASTERS: Pink Cloud espresso. http://tlcroasters.org

JAUNT: Colombia Chinchina, Tabi varietal, washed process, light roast. http://jauntcoffee.com

DAYMAR: Mexico Altura, Mocha Java blend, Special House blend, Espresso Grato, Guatemala Antigua, Kenya AA, Costa Rica Terrazu. http://daymarcoffee.com

GOLDCHILD: Ethiopia Yrghacheffe. http://goldchildcoffee.com

STEADY STATE: Colombia Huila, El Rincon, Caturra Colombia and Chiroso varietals, anaerobic natural process, light roast. Ethiopia Sidama Gore Kone, Mixed Heirloom varietals, washed process, light roast. http://steadystateroasting,com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
see fresh roasts from SD commercial roasters M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/15/25:ASCEND: Espresso. Picaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.comQUAIL ST...

07/15/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/15/25:

ASCEND: Espresso. Picaya medium roast. http://ascendroasters.com

QUAIL STREET: Tanzania Kilimanjaro Organic, Bourbon, N39, Kent & Local varietals, washed process, dark roast, recommended by the roaster for espresso, filter cup and french press. Guatemala Huehuetenango Candelaria, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí and Pache varietals, medium roast. Likely best as a filter cup. http://quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com

DARK HORSE: Colombia/Mexico Nightwave half caff blend. Full City (medium dark) roast. Guatemala Santa Elisa, Bourbon, Caturra, Sarchimor varietals, light roast, direct trade. http://darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com

CAFEINA CAFE: House blend of El Salvador and Honduras. http://cafeinacafe.com

ZUMBAR: Yemen Mocca Pearl of Tehama, Jadi, Dawaery and Tuffahi varietals, Full City roast. Harvested amid a brutal war there. French press recommended by the roaster. Colombia Huila, Gesha varietal, anaerobic process, light roast. French press recommended by the roaster for this one. http://zumbarcoffee.com

INFLECTION POINT: Papua New Guinea decaf, Arusha and Mundo Novo varietals, washed process, Swiss Water Decaf process, light roast. http://inflectionpoint.coffee

VIGILANTE: Costa Rica El Cristobal, Caturra varietal, anaerobic process, light roast. http://vigilantecoffee.com

EXCELSA: Finally opened for business last Saturday, and today’s roast of Philippine Excelsa is typical of the new org. Excelsa has half the caffein content of the average Arabica and significantly less than the average Robusta. Usually dark roasted, it is said by some to be very smooth and easy to nosh through all day. http://excelsacafe.com
see fresh roasts from SD roasters M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/14/25:ACENTO: El Idolo Blend…what it is. http://acentocoffeeroasters.comMARLET...

07/14/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/14/25:

ACENTO: El Idolo Blend…what it is. http://acentocoffeeroasters.com

MARLETTE’S: Peru Swiss water process decaf, organic; Colombia Finca La Manoa Geisha varietal, Rwanda Milles Collines Peaberry, Sumatra, Brazil Luis Otavio and Ethiopia Bilida Bukiza.

MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Colombia Huila La Esmeralda farm; Norbey Quimbayo producer, Papayo varietal, honey process. Rare stuff. http://memlicoffee.com

CHINGATE UN CAFE: No Manches blend; Mexico Oaxaca, Bourbon, Novo and Typica varietals. http://chingateuncafe.com

IRONSMITH: Ethopia Yrghacheffe. http://ironsmithcoffee.com
see fresh roasts from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/11/25:VIGILANTE: Costa Rica El Cristobal, Caturra varietal, anaerobic natural ...

07/11/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/11/25:

VIGILANTE: Costa Rica El Cristobal, Caturra varietal, anaerobic natural process, light roast. http://vigilantecoffee.com

MOSTRA: Colombia Geisha/Sidra varietal blend, “experimental” drying process, whatever that means, light roast. India Ratnagiri Estate, washed process, dark roast. Thailand Sirinya, natural process, Full City (medium) roast. http://mostracoffee.com

SAN DIEGO COFFEE CO.: Flavored coffees are the order of today there, as follows: Egg Nog, macadamia nut, french vanilla, cinnamon, hazelnut, almond, creme brulee, english toffee, vanilla. http://sandiegocoffee.com

MACHINE SHOP: Ethiopia Adame organic Gorbota, Full City (medium) roast. http://machineshoproasting.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com

THREE LEGS: Aspen’s Blend. http://tlcroasters.org

DAVID’S: Papua New Guinea. Colombia Supremo Swiss Water Decaf. http://davidsroasting.com

ARCIDIACONO: 7 Bean Espresso Blend. Very dark roast Italian style.http://arcicoffee.com
see fresh roasts from SD roasters M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/10/25:PARABOLA: Papua New Guinea light roast. Mexico light roast. http://parab...

07/10/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 7/10/25:

PARABOLA: Papua New Guinea light roast. Mexico light roast. http://parabolacoffee.com

REVOLUTION ROASTERS: Timor wild grown honey process single origin, a limited and rare bean, light roast, recommended by the roaster for filter cup brew. Papua New Guinea “Night Shift”, dark roast. Ethiopia Holy Goat, light roast. http://revoroasters.com

ACHILLES: Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora natural process, single origin, light roast. Ethiopia Limmu Masha, natural process single origin heirloom varietal, light roast. Panama Bambito single origin, Catuai and Caturra varietals, light roast. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com

TIGER: Ethiopia dark roast. http://tigercafeinc.com

BIRD ROCK: Cafe Del Sol blend. There are others today, but it seems confusion reigns there. http://birdrockcoffee.com

ELIXIR: Screaming Goat espresso. http://elixirespressobar.com
see fresh roasted coffees from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-06-24 By: John Rippo On: June 24, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 6/24/25: MARLETTE’S: Mexico Chiapas Organic Granjeros, Bourbon and Typica varietals, Full City (medium dark) roast. Ethiopia Bilida Bukisa, Heirloom varietal...

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