Cafe Moto

i remember the savanna of africa hosting numerous exotic species. we have roasted our best to mix this coffee zoo. it is all in here, bold, bright, strong, big and small, washed and natural, rich, coffees with a punch of fruitiness. bring your camera.

harrar may very well have been the birthplace of coffee. small-scale farming and traditional natural drying methods leave this coffee with a smooth, low acid, wild, sweet edge and a subtle, winy acidity. nice in a blend for an added fruit note.

our grower /roaster relationship allows a sense of security from the farm level. knowing our expectations of taste and consistency, these coffees are selected to meet our needs. the economics are set up using fair trade principals and we have an added bonus for a quality delivery. these premiums help improve the living standards, community, grower technical trainings, farm development, communication, organic labor wages, and health of the area. these securities make for a well tended crop. the current crop of oromia yirgacheffe is both organic and fair trade. yirgacheffe offers floral, lemon fresh aroma, sweet acidity, berrylike mouth-feel and clean finish. there is touching documentary of ethiopian coffee, " black gold". follow the link to find out more about how your coffee drinking is changing the "birthplace of coffee".

this brazil comes from fazenda ipanema, where the rfa, rainforest alliance, certification mandates sustainable ecological and economic improvements. the nature and layout of the fazenda farm means the ripest of coffee cherry can be picked and sundried on the patios. the fruit dries and acts to enhance the flavor in the bean. once dried, it is hulled and placed into wooden silos for the "reposo" or resting period. 45 days later, lot samples are taken and bags are filled for export. arriving on the west coast, the coffee will be in a state of shock. after climatization, the coffee is released to cafe moto roasters. moto likes ipanema dulce for its "dulce", sweet, fruity character similar to a bing cherry with the mildest of acidity. brazil works well where smoothness is the key. we offer it straight and also use it in our giro d' italia espresso, "smooth through the curves". * the rainforest alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land- use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

the richest of the richest coffees of the world. so much press has given this the status as the only coffee in the world. granted the colombian coffee federation does help boost the farming industry. the coffee is very sound and a secure bet. if juan v. were still around, he would be proud. the year i met juan at the big coffee show, his big mustache and bright smile made such an impression i have a soft spot for colombian. really nice cup all day and works well cold brewed.

again the llano bonito cooperative, tarrazu, is very fresh, having been stored in parchment until just prior to shipping. after the dry milling and cleaning, we add the "grain pro" liners to insure lasting integrity and flavor stability. llano bonito continues to deliver the sweet, vibrant, strong chocolate orange tasting coffee. we use llano bonito in the french 2 dark roast ft, espresso moto ft and to brighten several other moto mixes. the power of the relationship and the fair trade economics have meant clean drinking water, a medical clinic, books and school supplies and really great coffee. plus , hearing cooperative director, felix cabeza, sing is a real treat each time we dine.

we look for the boldest, exciting, full-powered, washed, hard-bean, high-grown coffees. intensely flavored, this coffee mix easily stands up to the additions of cocoa & milk with bold acceleration. we'd recommend a 1.25 ounce double shot pulled 25-30 seconds.

i remember the savanna of africa hosting numerous exotic species. we have roasted our best to mix this coffee zoo. it is all in here, bold, bright, strong, big and small, washed and natural, rich, coffees with a punch of fruitiness. bring your camera.

global cooperative mix. originally designed to be a tribute to berkeley, california and the beatniks of past, certified organic coffees, roasted dark to impart a smokey flavor and lasting caramelized finish. this coffee stands up to milk, sugar, or even a hookah. organic blue sky blend promotes a sustainable farm structure, healthy living, and a better way of living, by nature of its' ingredients and the fair trade model we purchase and arrange the coffees. star k has certified blue sky as kosher coffee.