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11/20/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/20/25:

MEMLI COFFEE LAB: Ethiopia Guji, Dimtu, Wolichu, Kudhume, 74112 and 74110 varietals, Honey process, no roast profile given. http://memlicoffee.com

THREE LEGS: Colombia Sierra Nevada, single origin, organic, ASOBIOPAZ, dark roast. Pink Cloud, Flower Pot’s signature espresso. Organic. Dark roast. http://tlcroasters.org

ARCIDIACONO: 7 Bean Espresso blend. Very dark roast. http://arcicoffee.com

COMMON GOOD: Colombia, Sumatra, Brazil Three Cities espresso blend. Signature coffee for the roaster. Bourbon, Typica, Catucai and Mundo Novo varietals, washed and natural processes, dark(ish) roast. Recommended by the roaster for all brew methods. http://commongoodcoffee.com

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

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/19/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/19/25:

12:08 COFFEE: Blonde roast. Very light. http://1208coffeeroasters.com

FLOR & SEED: Mexico Chiapas, Familia Meza, Caturra varietal, washed process, light roast. http://florandseedcoffee.com

CAFFE CALABRIA: Ethiopia Single Origin, Espresso organic, Italian roast (dark), http://caffecalabria.com

JAUNT: Mexico Veracruz, Typica, Marsellesa and Garnica varietals, washed process, light roast. http://jauntcoffee.com

RAW COFFEE: Ethiopia Sidamo, Sidama, Shantawene, Yrghacheffe, Harrar, Guji, Bebeka. Nothing but Ethiopian there; ask for Ben. http://rawcoffee.com

TORQUE: Burundi Bahire, Ngozi, Bourbon varietal microlot entirely purchased by the roaster. Burundi is a too little known gem of a coffee producing country. This one is claimed to have a particularly fine effect from the terroir in which its grown. Medium roast. http://torque.coffee
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/18/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/18/25:

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

ACHILLES: Rwanda Huye, Maraba Co-op, Bourbon, washed process, Medium dark roast. Tanzania Kifaru Peaberry, Bourbon and Kent varietals, washed process, dark roast. Zambia Kateshi, Catimor, SL 28 and SL 34 varietals, natural process, medium roast. Colombia Huila, Palo de Rosa, Castillo and Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast. http://achillescoffeeroasters.com

ASCEND: Espresso dark roast. http://ascendroasters.com

COFFEE ‘N TALK: Papua New Guinea, medium dark roast. Espresso blend Gold, dark roast. http://coffeentalk.com
see fresh roasts from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/18/2025

COFFEE TARIFF LIFTED
Beans arrived after 12:01 a.m. Thursday exempt; prices expected to remain unchanged.

On Friday, November 14, the White House issued an Executive Order amending its reciprocal tariff policies with respect to certain agricultural products. Importantly, these included green coffee, roasted coffee and decaf.

Some country-specific tariffs remain, however — including a 40% tariff on imports from Brazil, 25% from India and 10% from China. Tariffs on instant coffee are also largely unchanged.

Exceptions aside, coffee that entered into U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on or after 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, will be exempt from the reciprocal tariffs. Coffee that entered before that time retains its previous tariff.

11/17/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/17/25:

MARLETTE’S: Yemen Sana’a Moktari, natural process, roasted to order, recommended by the roaster for all brew methods. Costa Rica Zarcero Brisas, semi washed process with honey, light roast. West Java, Preanger, Blue Batavia, wet hull process common to Indonesia, light roast. http://marlettescoffee.com

BIRD ROCK: Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya, Typica varietal, washed process, light roast. Hacienda La Papaya Rum barrel aged Typica varietal, washed process, light roast. http://birdrockcoffee.com

INTERIM: Honduras, Mexico Muxbal. http://interimcoffee.com

PANNIKIN: Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, French Roast, decaf New Orleans, Holiday Blend. http://pannikincoffeeandtea.com

PROVECHO: Mexico Chiapas, Bayunka varietal, washed process, medium light roast. http://provechocoffee.com

YIPAO: Colombia Risaralda, Finca la Samaria, Tabi varietal, washed process, medium (light) roast. http://yipao-coffee.com

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

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/14/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/14/25:

BIRD ROCK: Naughty and Nice blends. Naughty is a dark roast of various coffees. Nice is the light version. It’s rare to see heavy smoke from the Bird Rock roaster, but there it is. Just the thing for after turkey stuffing….http://birdrockcoffee.com

VIGILANTE: Mexico Oaxaca Mazateca, Typica and Bourbon varietals, washed process, Medium (they call it medium) roast. Recommended by the roaster for all brew methods including espresso. Currently, Vigilante’s coffees are donating some profits to Jamaican hurricane relief. http://vigilantecoffee.com

see fresh roasts from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/13/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/13/25:

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

COMPA: Guatemala Blue Ayarza, Anacafe 14, Bourbon, Catuai and Pache varietals, washed process, medium roast. Colombia Santa Monica, Lulo Co-Ferment, Castillo varietal, washed process with wine yeast and a native fruit called Lulo. No kidding. Trippy. Medium roast. http://compacoffeeroasters.com

COMMON GOOD: Colombia Antioquia, City roast (medium light), recommended by the roaster for all brew methods. http://commongoodcoffee.com

MODERN TIMES: New Guinea/Ethiopia Pacific Beach blend for a PB ice cream vendor. And it’s “Collaboration”, not “Collab”, either, which is what happens when Business Majors attempt to write English. Anyway, they had sense enough to dark roast the stuff and the roaster recommends it for all brew methods. Of course they do. http://moderntimesbeer.com

see fresh roasts from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/12/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25:

STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia Tolima Yellow Bourbon varietal, anaerobic process, light roast. http://steadystateroasting.com

LELEKA: Burundi Kayanza Gakenke, Bourbon varietal, washed process, dark and medium roasts available. http://leleka.coffee

TIGER CAFE: House blend Ethiopia, Mexico, Kenya, Colombia. Half centroamerican, half African. Dark. http://tigercafeinc.com

JAMES: Honduras, Santa Barbara, Bourbon varietal, washed process, medium roast, single origin. http://jamescoffeco.com

ULTREYA: Honduras El Roblón, Gualcinse, Lempira; microlot, light roast. http://ultreyacoffee.com

CHUCK ROASTS COFFEE: Yemen Sana’a; anaerobic natural process, no roast profile data, recommended by the roaster to let rest for one week in appropriate storage conditions for maximum positive effect and flavors. http://chuckroastscoffee.com

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

INFLECTION POINT: Colombia Cauca, ASOBOMBO, Castillo, Colombia, Caturra varietals, washed process, light roast. http://inflectionpoint.coffee

MACHINE SHOP: Timor Leste Cafe Brisa Serena, dark roast. http://machineshoproasting.com

TALITHA: Colombia Finca Milan, single origin, experimental coffee washed with nitrogen in anaerobic process, said by the roaster to impart fruit-like flavors to the coffee. tutti frutti at Talitha available in small quantities and not cheap. To be offered in inaugural public tastings on the 15th of this month. http://talitha.com

see fresh roasts from SD M-F at www.theespresso.com

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-11-12 By: John Rippo On: November 12, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/12/25: STEADY STATE: Colombia Pitalito Magdalena, Caturra, Castillo, Colombia varietals, washed process, light roast. Signature coffee there. Colombia T...

11/11/2025

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

RYAN BROS.: San Diego Sunrise, Espresso Gold, Gaslamp Blend. http://ryanbroscoffee.com

CAFE MOTO: Indo Noir, Blue Sky, French, Viennese, Super G, Espresso Moto, 442, Guatemala. http://cafemoto.com

DAYMAR: Espresso Grato. http://daymarcoffee.com

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

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

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-10-15 By: John Rippo On: October 15, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/15/25: COZY CANINE COFFEE: Luka’s Light Roast Espresso Blend, 50/50 Mexico/Honduras washed process, dark roast. Sleepy Sytles blend; 50/50 Mexico/Mexic...

11/10/2025

TODAY'S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/10/25:

MODERN TIMES: Cloud Ripper autumn blend. http://moderntimes.coffee

VIGILANTE: Mexico Oaxaca Mazateca, Typica and Bourbon varietals, washed process, medium roast. http://vigilantecoffee.com

MARLETTE'S: Yemen Sana'a Moka Matari, dry process, dark roast. http://marlettescoffee.com

BIRD ROCK: Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya, Geisha varietal, natural process, light roast. expensive. http://birdrockcoffee.com

MOSTRA: Colombia Bambito Estate, Geisha varietal, washed process, light roast, praised by coffee media. http://mostracoffee.com
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TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-10-15 By: John Rippo On: October 15, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/15/25: COZY CANINE COFFEE: Luka’s Light Roast Espresso Blend, 50/50 Mexico/Honduras washed process, dark roast. Sleepy Sytles blend; 50/50 Mexico/Mexic...

11/07/2025

COFFEES ARRIVED AT U.S. PORTS IN NOVEMBER: Look for these are your favorite roasters in the coming weeks:

Colombia Excelso EP10 (New Orleans)
Brown sugar, maple, orange zest, caramel
Colombia FTO (NJ, Oakland)
Colombia Finca Palmichal (Oakland)
Colombia Excelso EP10 Sierra Nevada FTO (Oakland)
Mexico NKG Bloom SHG EP (Oakland)
Mexico SHG EP Fairtrade FLO Organic (Oakland)
Mexico NKG Bloom Women Power Zongolica (NJ)
Papua New Guinea Grade A
Papua New Guinea Grade B (NJ)
Peru APROSELVA FTO (NJ, Oakland)
Peru El Oso FTO (Oakland)
Peru El Santuario Don Anibal FTO microlot (Oakland)

11/06/2025

TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 11/6/25:

CAFE MOTO: Indo Noir, Super G, Espresso Moto, French, Blue Sky, Giro d’Italia, decaf French. http://cafemoto.com

JAUNTL The Murphinator Blend. Costa Rica Cachi, Orosi Valley, Bourbon, Caturra, Obata and Venecia varietals, washed process, light roast. Mexico Veracruz, Typica, Marsellesa and Garnica varietals, washed process, light roast. http://jauntcoffee.com

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

TODAY’S COFFEES 2025-10-15 By: John Rippo On: October 15, 2025 In: Today's Coffees With: 0 Comments TODAY’S COFFEES roasted in San Diego on 10/15/25: COZY CANINE COFFEE: Luka’s Light Roast Espresso Blend, 50/50 Mexico/Honduras washed process, dark roast. Sleepy Sytles blend; 50/50 Mexico/Mexic...