Ethiopia is universally recognized as the birthplace of coffee, and produces some of the most complex and exciting coffees in the world. This coffee from the neighboring woredas (districts) of Gelana and Abaya is no exception, highlighting the unique character and diversity of flavors found in Ethiopia’s micro-regions. Produced by small-holder farmers, the Gelena Abaya is washed, like most coffees produced in the southern zones where water is available. With few exceptions, all coffee exported from Ethiopia flows through the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, where it is graded and traded anonymously, identified only by its region, processing method and cup quality....

This Myanmar microlot is produced by 18 farmers in the Hta Min Paung village, most of whom own less than a hectare of land. The majority of the farmers are women (there are only two men in the group), and the group uses much of its profits for the development of the village, including an ongoing project to build a monastery. The community’s five pagodas stand prominently overlooking the drying beds. This community cultivates its coffee under a broad canopy of mixed trees in an ideal climate of hot days and cool nights. The extremely hot weather during the December...

Our launch party at La Marzocco Café was a huge success and a lot of fun. If you were able to join us, thanks for coming and sharing this amazing night with us.  We started the evening with a cocktail demo by 2017 Bartender of the Year Sabrine Dhaliwal, who is as delightful as her cocktail, Café Luchador. Café Luchador Recipe 45ml (1.5oz) Caffè Umbria Espresso30ml (1oz) Ancho Reyes Liqueur15ml (0.50oz) White Crème de Cacao liqueur22ml (0.75oz) Red Fruit Berry tea syrup 2 Dashes Bittered Sling Denman Bitters Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker- add ice and hard shake to...

Caffè Umbria is hosting a Craft Coffee Cocktail Competition to help celebrate the kickoff of their residency as guest roaster at the La Marzocco Cafe at KEXP in Seattle Center. Bartenders, Mixologists and Baristas from the Pacific Northwest are invited to present their creations to a panel of judges that includes 2017 Bartender of the Year Sabrine Dhaliwal and Claire Harriman, Roast Magazine's Operations Manager.  DATE: December 6th, 2017TIME: 6pm - 8pmLocation: La Marzocco Cafe / KEXP                                                                                                                         COMPETITION DETAILS Each cocktail recipe must be original Cocktail must include Caffè Umbria coffee  Number or type of ingredients is not limited...