GROWING CONDITIONS: - An altitude above 2,000 feet
- Low acid soil
- Abundant rainfall
- Temperate climate
- Near equatorial regions
- Hand tended, labor intensive care
- Often in volcanic regions
These are the prized Class 1 Speciality Grade ARABICA beans--the fruit of the Arabica species of coffee trees. Commerical grade coffee--or robusta beans--are grown at lower altitudes in inferior soil and often machine harvested. They are smaller, less flavorful and receive less care. Naturally, they are cheaper on the world market. SPECIALTY GRADE COFFEE for gourmet "coffee roasters": Not all coffees are the same, even Arabicas with the same name can be significantly different. For example, Kona Coffee or Guatemalan Antigua is a coffee type from the Antigua region of Guatemala; however, coffees with this name can vary dramatically depending on specific farm and method of processing. For example, machine dried coffees, versus naturally sun dried from the same region, have poor flavor, tasting like Robusta coffee. Additional quality affecting variables include fertilizers, ripeness, time of season, defects, etc. Our coffees are 100% fine Arabica carefully selected from plantations around the world based on the following parameters: Sample buying rather then type buying Less than 3% defects including broken beans Grade size at 80% on size 16 Cupping profile exhibiting distinctive attribute in Acidity, Body, Flavor, and Aroma Shade trees for bird population and erosion control Limited and controlled use of inputs No child labor. Provision of childcare, schooling & medical facilities. Zero tolerance for green cherries Washing of coffee using traditional water separation and 100% sun drying. Fair Trade Practices In summary, our coffees are the highest quality available. We are a member of the SCAA and ISO 9002 compliant. The compliance means that we follow procedures, which effect every aspect of our dealings with you from seed to cup in accordance with this international quality assurance program. Furthermore, we offer certified organics, rainforest alliance, eco-ok, and low-acidity coffees. As "coffee roasters" our coffees are kosher certified coffees. Hawaiian Kona Coffee Extra Fancy is Light to medium body, distinctly acidic. Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee uses only Class 1 Speciality Grade Arabica beans. With these superior beans, we produce five distinct types of coffees of gourmet coffee: |
