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Brewing light roasts offers soft accents of black tea, dried apple, and raisin atop a sweetness that has the transparency of simple syrup, and a finish marked by notes of Earl Grey tea, and roasted barley. City to City+.

Tea-like and spice note flourish in the Nemba's brew, chamomile floral arome, spiced Darjeeling, along with a juicy lemon note. Acidity is brilliant, like citrus and the tannic side of black tea, City to Full City.

City roasts brew nicely, raw sugarcane juice underpins top notes of dried apple, lemon zest and cinnamon stick. Acidity really pops like lemonade and the finish is brisk and clean. City to Full City.

Murambi is a light to medium-bodied cup with mouth cleansing acidity. Flavors of turbinado and sucanat are accented by top notes of black currant, dried apple, rhubarb and mulling spice. City to City+.

Kibingo has a honeyed mouthfeel and flavor, toasted sugar, black tea, buoyant body and tea-tannic acidity. A crowd pleasing coffee. City to Full City.

The level of sweetness ranks high (8.8!) - sugar in the raw, cream caramel, light brown sugar - with spiced flecks of cinnamon powder, hints of apple and pear and structuring acidity. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Cherry flesh and orange pulp notes are understated, with caramel and molasses-type sugary sweetness more dominant, and citric to black tea-like vibrance. Surprisingly chocolatey at Full City. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Chocolate and sweet grain accent notes come together like carob bar, with a hint of lemon peel, Dutch drinking cocoa, and "woodsy" pine note in the finish. City+ to Full City+.

Equal parts raw sugar sweetness and complex baking spice notes, butter toffee sweetness giving way to clove and cinnamon top notes, candied lemon peel and English Breakfast tea finish. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Raw sugar sweetness, and top notes touch on aspects of dark dried fruits like raisins rolled in clove powder, Mission fig, and prune, along with a candied citrus note offering sharp contrast. City to Full City.

Lighter roasts have brisk tea-like acidity that structures complex top notes of natural dried stone fruit , fig/prune, tamarind, and a sweet undercurrent that's like brown rice syrup and honey wheat. City to Full City.

Duromina has intense cup flavors, nectarine, peach skin, herbal rue and orange marmalade notes are attention grabbing. Deeper roasts pull out cacao bittersweetness and rustic dried stone fruit. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Stone fruit flavors are a central component, canned peaches, natural dried apricot, along with a "root" like sarsaparilla characteristic, and a sweet finish marked by a lime zest hint. City+ to Full City. Outstanding espresso.

Honeyed sweetness is accented by a pulpy citrus note and hop flower aroma. Intense bittersweet chocolate at Full City, with berry hints and orange zest. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

Clean, transparent sweetness when roasted light, with an orange flavor that accents the cup and defines acidity too, followed by peach tea, and orange blossom top notes. City to City+.

Light roasts of Yukiro make excellent pour over brews, delicate floral aroma, soft fruited notes like lime, pink grapefruit, green apple and nectarine and backing of simple syrup sweetness. City to City+.

Underlying clover honey sweetness, stone fruit flesh and bittering peach skin, orange peel and kaffir lime accents and a complex herbal/rue aroma. City to Full City.

Fruit flavors are juicy and clean, strawberry jam and berry-like brightness illuminate the cup, hints of sweet citrus, peach puree and tart acidic impression. City to Full City.

Such a clean and complex DP cup, notes of fresh and dried fruits, baking spices, blueberry hard candy, mixed berry jam and stunning floral aroma. A standout pour over brew. City to City+.

Transparent sweetness like table sugar or simple syrup is accented by understated flavors of citrus, blueberry and raisin, with lemon-like vibrance. City to Full City. A bright and chocolatey espresso.

City shows intense acidity and berry character, fresh cranberry, red raspberry, with delicate hints of chamomile tea and lemongrass. Darker roasts have a flavor or cherry cordials. City to Full City.

Medium roasts show balanced sweet/bittering flavors, elements of buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup, bittering powdered cocoa, licorice hint and an aromatic woody aroma. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

Layered sweetness gives way to subtle baking spice and apple accents, black tea, and lemon water acidity. Balanced sweet and bitter flavors and Full City shows rich dark chocolate and cherry notes. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso. 

Cane juice sweetness anchors the cup, lemon grass tea, citric acidity, cinnamon and all-spice finish. Robust spiced chocolate when roasted dark. City to Full City. Prime espresso option.

Intense dry process flavors of sweet and wine-like fruits, blueberry jam, dark dried berries, unrefined sugar sweetness, and cacao nib hints. A fairly clean dry process coffee. City+ to Full City.

City+ roasts are creamy, Brazil nut and dusty cocoa, dried stone fruit, cooked rhubarb, rustic date sugar, dried tamarind, black licorice, and aromatic cedar wood. City+ to Full City+. Wild espresso.

As complex as they come, chicory, date, slab apricot, tobacco, cooked rhubarb, dried tamarind, black licorice, sandalwood aroma. City+ to Full City+. Wild espresso. Best with rest.

Los Pinos is a crowd pleasing cup: big body, mild acidity, and lasting bittersweetness. Full City finds a nice interplay between layered sugars, nut notes and bittersweet roast tones. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso and blending.

Crowd pleasing in light and middle roasts, raw cane and brown sugars, accent notes of vanilla bean, roasted almond, dried apple, mild tea-like acidity, and bittersweet finish. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Sweet from start to finish, with top notes of black tea, green apple, pistachio ice cream, a dash of spice, along with a malty note in the long aftertaste. City to City+.

Versatile in the roaster, molasses sugars, dried apple, Brazil nut, black tea-like mouthfeel, bittersweet chocolate, coconut chips. City to Full City+.

Compelling smells in dry fragrance and wet aroma, and potent sweetness and fruited flavors in the cup; turbinado sugar, molasses, tangerine, orange peel, finishing notes of rue and a clove spice. City to Full City.

Flavors of raw sugar, cinnamon powder, shades of bittersweet chocolate and soft but present acidity that comes off like apple or pear. City+ to Full City+. Good espresso.

Bold blueberry and blackberry flavor notes make Cerro Verde a standout El Salvador, along with matched brown sugar sweetness, candied walnut and impressive acidity at City/City+. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Honey sweetness accented by dried cherry, pomegranate and cranberry notes, and tannic acidity and mouthfeel. Darker roasts show cocoa bittersweetness, and softer fruit characteristics. City to Full City.

La Esperanza is a fairly delicate, nuanced El Salvador. Toffee/caramel sweetness, roasted barley green tea, lemony acidity, light body, clean mouthfeel. City to Full City.

Brown sugar sweetness, nut notes like peanut oil and almond butter, indications of baking spice, black currant hint and candied nut finish. Big bodied. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.

A complex brew at a wide range of roasts, underlying butterscotch sweetness that hits a perfumed floral apex, accent notes of brisk tea, dark berry, candied citrus and a tangy acidity. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Incredibly sweet cup, panela sugar and floral honey, vivid fruit notes of tart apple, dried and fleshy stone fruits, and moderate fruited acidity. An exceptional Guatemalan brew. City to Full City.

Rosma brews so well with mouth-cleansing acidity, dark sugary sweetness, fruited notes of dark grape and plum, a dash of baking spice and rock solid bittersweet core. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Bittersweet smells set the tone, umami-like aromatics, a bittersweet cocoa powder flavor tied up with brown sugar, dark caramel hints and toasted wheat berry. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

A decaf with mild bittersweetness at City+, toasted caramel and cacao nib flavors, chocolate malted grains, honey-wheat bran muffin, and mild baking spice accents. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

Bittering cocoa roast tones and caramely, unrefined sweetness find equilibrium around City+ to Full City, with flavor notes of wheat bread, cocoa powder, almond meal and chocolate porter making their way into the cooling coffee. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

 

Brighter when roasted lighter, and Full City are anchored in deep chocolate roast tones, red berry fruit accent notes, honey wheat, burdock root and chocolate malted grains.  City+ to Full City. Great decaf espresso.

Chocolate roast tone and toasted grain notes mingle nicely: Nutella spread on toast, cocoa powder, and the grainy side of carob and malted grains. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

Brown sugar and molasses sweetness keep bittering roast/cocoa tones in near perfect balance. Surprisingly un-decaf in flavor...in fact, I passed it off as regular non-decaf. Shhhh. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

Goulala has a sweet cup character, butter cream frosting and mild bittering bass notes are illuminated by tart goji berry and lemon rind, and an almond meal finishing note. City to Full City.

Herbaceous aroma is offset by prune-like fruited flavor, rustic brown rice syrup sweetness, hints of red fruit, bell pepper, cedar aroma, and a horehound candy, herbal-sweet finish. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

City+ pulls out an underlay of unsweetened cocoa powder that allows tart berry and fruit skin notes to stand out. Big body, moderate acidity, and herbal finishing hints. City+ to Full City.

Earth-toned aromatics reminiscent of Sumatra, rustic sweeteners like brown rice syrup and date sugar, bittering cacao, citrus rind, bell pepper, red fruit and sweet tobacco. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso blending.

Waja Mala has a bran muffin aspect in aroma, with flavors of turbinado sugar, walnut, raisin and the bittersweetness of flourless chocolate torte. City to Full City.

In terms of balanced bittersweetness, Gedha has the hallmarks of a "daily drinking" type Central American coffee; raw sugars, bittering baking cocoa, accents of almond, malted grain, and black currant. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

City+ and Full City roasts coax a blend of savory and sweet notes like sucanat sugar and roasted grain, with a mild cocoa powder underlay, and finishing accents of buckwheat tea and cinnamon. City+ to Full City.

Shows some typical wet hulled qualities, unrefined molasses and date sugar, stewed fruits, molasses cookie, rustic cocoa tones, tobacco leaf, muted acidity and an oily mouthfeel. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Unlike other Aceh coffee we've carried: rustic sweeteners meld with stone fruit accents, and foresty appeal comes in the form of herbal and aromatic wood flavors, and herbal tea-like acidity. City+ to Full City.

City+ and Full City roasts have herbaceous/earthy mix in fragrance and aroma, date and palm sugars, foresty notes and roasted grain and cacao nibs flavors in the aftertaste. City+ to Full City+.

The cup is intense to say the least, rice syrup and palm sugar, herbal tones, foresty peat, berry pulp, lemon zest, black tea and a tobacco finishing note. An uncompromising earth-toned cup. City+ to Full City+.

A sweet, earth-toned coffee with herbal honey sweetness, accents of basil and fresh tarragon, a saturated green tea flavor, rustic palm and date sugars, tart citrus, and sandalwood aroma. City+.

An all around sweet, clean PNG. Syrupy sweet, bubblegum accent, Botan rice candy, orange marmalade aroma, and mild, black tea-like acidity. City to Full City. Wilder espresso option.

A mixture of rustic fruit and nut flavors are central to this dry process coffee, blackberry wine and berry pulp, earth-toned cacao, Brazil nut, strawberry milk. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Fruited notes are somewhat edgy, but with convincing sweetness underneath -overripe berry, dried prune, dark baking chocolate, roasted nut, and creamy body. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Full City roasts produce chocolate-covered nut character in the brewed coffee, balanced bittersweetness, mirky fruited accent, and soft green tea-like vibrance. City+ to Full City. Good for espresso.

A red raisin note underscored by caramelizing sugar and toffee sweetness, and nut and carob finishing accents. Softness you'd expect from Brazil and body is thick, as are chocolate characteristics. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Robust cocoa roast flavors are matched by unrefined, molasses-like sweetness, with dried banana and berry accents. Big cacao bass notes at Full City. City+ to Full City+ Good for espresso.

Raw sugar sweetness, hazelnut and walnut accents, along with dried apple and peach tea. Bittersweet the darker you roast, and fruited hints hold up to roast development. City to Full City.

Raw sugar sweetness gives way to delicate top notes of red raspberry, cherry, plum and pomegranate with baking spices marking the aroma. Acidity is like brisk black tea. City to City+.

An aroma of baked goods, pecan pie, honey wheat bars. Balanced bittersweetness in the brew with flavors of brown sugar, cola, chocolate, and dried fruit accents. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Bodied brew at a wide roast range, dark sweetness like sucanat and molasses, hint of spiced apple tea. Darker roasting raises deep cocoa roast tones and fruited finishing accents. City to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Fruited over a wide roast range, turbinado sugar sweetness, baked apple, pear, and a tart top note of nectarine. Aromatic baking spices and brilliant apple-like acidity. City to Full City+.

Underlying burned sugar sweetness, accents of dried apricot and baked apple. Bittersweet bass notes at deeper roast levels, apple-like acidity across a wide roast range. City to Full City+.

Apple-like vibrance adds structure to notes of semi-sweet chocolate, dried pear and walnut. Capable of deep chocolate roast tone with development. City+ to Full City+.

We blend this for body, balanced between high and low tones, fruited-chocolate roast flavors, and slightly rustic fruited accent notes. Our roast goal is in the beginning stages of 2nd crack ... we never "let it roll", so we recommend FC+ to light Vienna roast.

A potent, pungent blend for espresso beverages. It's ideal for milk drinks, as this intense bittersweet cuts through the steamed milk. Rustic sweetness, spice, savory notes, long aftertaste. Monsooned coffee and a small percentage of Robusta add crema and body. Vienna roast.

Fruited cup profile, some sweet bright accents, medium body. FC+ to a light Vienna is recommended.

Designed to endure the rigors of dark roasting, and produce excellent pungent tastes, attractive bittersweet/carbony flavors, and great body.

A classic, balanced espresso, but without the baggage of the old world espresso conventions ...and without robusta! The espresso has balanced bittersweet notes, thick and opaque body, almond and chocolate roast flavors, hints of peach tea, spice, jasmine.

Altiplano is extremely versatile in both roast level and brew applications. Lighter roasts show convincing levels of brightness and sweetness, with faint fruit and cocoa top notes. FC and beyond boosts body, sweetness, and chocolate roast complexity. City+ to Full City+. Great for espresso

At FC, high % cacao with a twist of lemon juice, licorice root, burned sugars and dark berry accent note. FC+ are all about complex roast tones: bittering cacao, carbonized bittersweetness, fruited pipe tobacco aroma. Full City to Full City+. Espresso.

The cup sees complex shifts in character depending on roast and brew methods, chocolatey bass notes, sage and anise herbals, lingering dried apricot, clove hints, tobacco, rindy citrus. Full City+ to Light French. Good for espresso.

Intense aroma, a rustic-sweet strata of molasses, palm sugar and rice syrup, baking chocolate and fruit leather, wisps of smokey aromatic wood, dried blueberry. Best with 48+ hours rest. Full City to Full City+. Good for espresso.

Rich chocolate flavors come through in layers, with fruited notes of slab apricot and plum, and finishing notes are leathery, herbal, fruited, and of course bittersweet. Creamy mouthfeel and works well for milk drinks. Full City to Vienna. Great espresso. 

Pre-selected coffees from some of the different growing regions we offer. Starting off with a sample set is an economical way to start roasting and become familiar with origin flavor characteristics. These coffees will not typically be available to order from the our main coffee list since they are coffees that are going out of stock or are for sample sets only. You will receive either 4 or 8 different 1 lb bags of green coffee.

The Espresso Sampler includes pre-selected Sweet Maria's Blends and single origin coffees that are good as espresso. Starting off with a sample set is an economical way to start roasting and become familiar with origin flavor characteristics. Some of the single origin coffees and blends will not be available to order from our main coffee list since they are coffees that are going out of stock or are for sample sets only. You will receive 4 or 8 different 1 lb bags of green coffee.

4 pre-selected decaffeinated coffees from several different growing regions. An economical way for a beginner to start roasting or find some new favorites. We choose the coffees. Four 1lb bags of four different decaf coffees.

*Please note that we can't make substitutions or take special requests for our samplers. Thank you!

Enjoy 2 lbs of freshly roasted coffee from our Probat roaster at Sweet Maria's Coffee. With a roasted coffee subscription we ship you two different single origin coffees roasted between a City-Full City roast, packaged in resealable valve bags. 

Roasted on 7/30/2019 to Full City ++

Bittersweet chocolate, licorice, and dark fruit notes. 

Roasted on 7/30/2019 to City +

Dark dried fruit and candied citrus notes.

Roasted on 7/30/2019 to Full City

Walnut and chocolate notes wtih an orange oil acidity.

Roasted on 8/13/2019 to Full City

Thick and opaque body with almond and chocolate roast flavors.

Roasted on 8/13/2019 to Light Vienna

Complex cup with notes of chocolate and dried apricot. 

Roasted on 8/13/2019 to Full City 

Chocolate and blueberry notes with a tart acidity.

Roasted on 8/13/2019 to City +

Black currant, dried apple and mulling spice notes.