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Current Crop Costa Rica LaAmistad roasted medium. The LaAmistad Medium has medium body, mild acidity, a sweet flavor with floral tones, and a smooth finish. Imported directly from coffee plantation in the LaAmistad Reserves in Costa Rica. The LaAmistad is grown organically. Blue Donkey Coffee is craft roasted using a 32 lb small batch roaster. We do weekly roasts and carefully choose each origin bean we use.
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Current Crop Costa Rica LaAmistad roasted medium. The LaAmistad Medium has medium body, mild acidity, a sweet flavor with floral ... more

Current Crop Costa Rica LaAmistad roasted medium. The LaAmistad Medium has medium body, mild acidity, a sweet flavor with floral tones, and a smooth finish. Imported directly from coffee plantation in the LaAmistad Reserves in Costa Rica. The LaAmistad is grown organically. Blue Donkey Coffee is craft roasted using a 32 lb small batch roaster. We do weekly roasts and carefully choose each origin bean we use.
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Current Crop Costa Rica LaAmistad roasted medium. The LaAmistad Medium has medium body, mild acidity, a sweet flavor with floral ... more

LaAmistad Dark is now available in 2.2lbs. Save 15%. All LaAmistad coffees come packaged in a sealed bag with a one way degassing valve to preserve freshness. The valve allows the coffee to be packaged immediately after it is roasted. It is the same coffee as currently offered in 12oz bags. Special grinds are available: fine, drip, french press, coarse (for percolators).
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LaAmistad Dark is now available in 2.2lbs. Save 15%. All LaAmistad coffees come packaged in a sealed bag with a ... more

Decaf Monk comes from Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza in Mococa, Brazil. The coffee is decaffinated through Swiss Water Processing, a natural alternative to other chemical based processes. Shade grown and organic, Decaf Monk is as fresh and flavorful as our caffeinated coffees, with notes of milk-chocolate and cream.
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Decaf Monk comes from Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza in Mococa, Brazil. The coffee is decaffinated through Swiss Water Processing, a natural ... more

Espresso Savio is our hallmark espresso blend. Artisan and hand-crafted, this year round offering is currently composed of the Finca Zacaleu in Huehuetenango, Guatemala and a grade 1 naturally processed Yirgacheffe called Konga Sedie. Each coffee is roasted to an individual profile prior to being blended for an optimal flavor profile. The Savio contains taste notes of berries, chocolate, and spice.
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Espresso Savio is our hallmark espresso blend. Artisan and hand-crafted, this year round offering is currently composed of the Finca ... more

Ethiopia Bird Friendly Direct Trade is a wet-processed full body, medium acidity coffee with rich flavor, fruity to oaky tones and honey finish. GranCoffee's Ethiopia Bird Friendly comes directly from a farmer's coop in Eastern Ethiopia. The coffee trees are grown under a vast canopy of hard woods in a region where the natural vegetation is still preserved. Ripe red cherries are hand picked, pulped and wet-processed. Our roasting method ensures an uniform development of the bean during roasting. The color of the bean is uniform from center to surface. This results in a balanced taste profile and avoids bitterness.
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Ethiopia Bird Friendly Direct Trade is a wet-processed full body, medium acidity coffee with rich flavor, fruity to oaky tones ... more

Ethiopia Bird Friendly Direct Trade is a wet-processed full body, medium acidity coffee with rich flavor, fruity to oaky tones and honey finish. GranCoffee's Ethiopia Bird Friendly comes directly from a farmer's coop in Eastern Ethiopia. The coffee trees are grown under a vast canopy of hard woods in a region where the natural vegetation is still preserved. Ripe red cherries are hand picked, pulped and wet-processed. Our roasting method ensures an uniform development of the bean during roasting. The color of the bean is uniform from center to surface. This results in a balanced taste profile and avoids bitterness.
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Ethiopia Bird Friendly Direct Trade is a wet-processed full body, medium acidity coffee with rich flavor, fruity to oaky tones ... more

Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza is the premier coffee farm in Brazil and a leader amongst the international coffee community. Spearheaded by Felipe Croce, the attention to detail in terms of lot selection and separation is paralleled by few producers the world over. We are sourcing many different lots from this farm and many connected farms working under the FAF Coffees banner. Coffees from this region are emblematically laden with chocolate aromatics, ripe red fruits, and soothing drinkability. Learn more about Bob-o-link Coffee at http://bobolinkcoffee.com/OrganicCoffee.asp.
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Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza is the premier coffee farm in Brazil and a leader amongst the international coffee community. Spearheaded by ... more

Finca Idealista sits on a mountaintop bordering a nature reserve, where trees act as a natural air conditioner for its Paca variety coffee shrubs. This cool microclimate lengthens the coffee cherry maturation process, allowing the coffee more time to absorb natural sugars and other organic compounds that contribute to a rounded cup profile. Finca Idealista uses volcanic filtration to protect the environment from run-off when washing harvested coffee cherries. The volcanic material used in this process was brought from Masaya, one of Nicaragua’s volcanic regions. The farm saves its best coffee cherries to make cascara, a coffee cherry tea, and uses the remaining cherries in compost which is then used as a nutrient for coffee plants and fruit trees. Finca Idealista proudly pays its workers the highest wages in the region. In addition to its focus on quality, Finca Idealista supports the growth and development of the community through the contribution of educational supplies and running water to schools, the providing of scholarships and medical supplies, and by offering free computer literacy classes for young women. The coffee shines in the cup, with taste notes of chocolate toffee and rich earth, with a syrupy, molasses-like mouthfeel. Farm…… Various Small Farmers Producer…… Gold Mountain Coffee Growers Region…… Matagalpa (“La Zona de Oro”) Country…… Nicaragua Coordinates…… 13° 2’6.34”N 85°50’22.18”W Varietal……Paca Process…… Fully Washed and Sun-Dried Altitude…… 1200 msl Harvest Season…… December to February
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Finca Idealista sits on a mountaintop bordering a nature reserve, where trees act as a natural air conditioner for its ... more

Although Misty Valley has been a staple around here for quite some time, for the past few years we have been hunting for better and better representations of naturally processed Ethiopian coffees. The big, berry-forward flavor profile is always a crowd pleaser, and this year we are extra excited to be bringing in two new offerings in this category - beginning with Gorbota! This clean cherry bomb fell into our laps during a cupping in Seattle with our long-time importing partners, Trabocca. The Gorbota is named after a village in the Yirgacheffe district of Ethiopia, and we have jumped in on the ground level of many budding relationships, as this is the first time Trabocca has worked with the people of this specific area. The producers bring their coffee down from the mountains and into Gorbota, where the coffee is spread out on raised beds and dried for 15-21 days. After the perfectly ripe cherries are methodically turned and dried to a specific moisture content, the seeds are stripped from the fruit and washed clean. The coffee then gets shipped to the city of Yirgacheffe for final milling of the parchment layer and packaging for export. Expect Gorbota to deliver some classic natural processed characteristics along with an added layer of finesse and complexity - creamy body, clean cherry acidity, layered tropical flavors, and a sweet amaretto finish. Producer: Various small shareholders Region: Yirgacheffe Country: Ethiopia Variety: Heirloom Process: Natural Altitude: 1900 - 2100 masl Harvest Season: Winter 2016/2017
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Although Misty Valley has been a staple around here for quite some time, for the past few years we have ... more

The Guatemala Huehuetenango, or Huehue for short, is grown at high elevations in the remote Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. The Huehue has deep flavor, flower tones, and gentle acidity and a bit of a pineapple finish. It is characteristically brighter than the more famous Antigua. Coffees from Huehuetenango have been consistently great coffees. This Huehue is Organic Bird Friendly Certified. After thousands of Emory student requests we would like to open a full Blue Donkey Iced Coffee shop on Emory campus! Support the cause by liking this page!
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The Guatemala Huehuetenango, or Huehue for short, is grown at high elevations in the remote Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. The ... more

The Guatemala Huehuetenango, or Huehue for short, is grown at high elevations in the remote Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. The Huehue has deep flavor, flower tones, and gentle acidity and a bit of a pineapple finish. It is characteristically brighter than the more famous Antigua. Coffees from Huehuetenango have been consistently great coffees. This Huehue is Organic Bird Friendly Certified.
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The Guatemala Huehuetenango, or Huehue for short, is grown at high elevations in the remote Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. The ... more

For our first fresh crop Ethiopian of the season we are excited to be releasing Worka Sakaro! Introduced to us via our importing partners, Trabocca, we immediately fell in love with this beautifully juicy coffee. Located in the Gedeo zone of Ethiopia, the Gedeb district is just a short drive south (around 40km to be exact) of the famed Yirgacheffe area. The coffee derives its name from the private wet mill located here in the village of Sakaro, which utilizes fresh water from the nearby Worka River for their traditional washed processing. The meticulous and quality focused ideology of the station is evident in the cleanliness and vibrancy of their coffee. Worka Sakaro is bursting with sweet floral aromatics and layered with delicate, saturated fruit flavors. The acidity starts almost effervescent and fades to coat your entire mouth, reminiscent of biting into a ripe blackberry. When drinking this coffee it’s hard to not imagine sitting on the front porch enjoying slices of fresh pineapple and drinking lemonade on a hot day. It’s summertime.
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For our first fresh crop Ethiopian of the season we are excited to be releasing Worka Sakaro! Introduced to us ... more

Traditional old world yeast ring stuffed with pecans, raisins, and glazed; this coffee ring has a complex, subtle flavor of fruit and spice. We use our organic whole wheat and unbleached flours and bake them fresh to order. Serves 2 to 4 people.
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Traditional old world yeast ring stuffed with pecans, raisins, and glazed; this coffee ring has a complex, subtle flavor of ... more

This compost is a chicken manure/shredded leaf mixture. Compost was started last spring, went through a heat cycle and aged during fall and winter. This is the same compost I use for the vegetables I grow for ALG.
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This compost is a chicken manure/shredded leaf mixture. Compost was started last spring, went through a heat cycle and aged ... more

This compost is made from shreded leaves that have composted for 2 years. Makes an excellent soil amendment to lighten up clay soil.
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This compost is made from shreded leaves that have composted for 2 years. Makes an excellent soil amendment to lighten ... more

Non GMO sweet bicolor corn.

GReat for the Thanksgiving stuffing, check out our recipe in the recipe section. We blend our corn meal with rye and wheat flours to come up with a wonderful corn bread mix for chefs on the go. The one pound bag makes 2 10 inch rounds and is easy to make and serve.
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GReat for the Thanksgiving stuffing, check out our recipe in the recipe section. We blend our corn meal with rye ... more

Blue Corn Meal. This wonderful Certified Organic blue corn has a sweet full flavor and intense blue color when cooked. It comes in 2 lb poly lined cloth bags and is ground on a water powered stone mill. The grind is medium-fine and is great for corn bread, muffins, and pancakes. Recipe included. Best Kept REFRIGERATED.
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Blue Corn Meal. This wonderful Certified Organic blue corn has a sweet full flavor and intense blue color when cooked. ... more

White Corn Meal Our Certified Organic white corn is an heirloom variety that is open pollinated. It comes in 2 lb poly lined cloth bags and is ground on a water powered stone mill. The grind is medium-fine and is great for corn bread, muffins, and pancakes. See our polenta and grits for coarser grinds. ***Recipe included*** Best Kept REFRIGERATED.
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White Corn Meal Our Certified Organic white corn is an heirloom variety that is open pollinated. It comes in 2 ... more

Our Yellow Corn meal starts as Certified Organic yellow corn and comes in 2 lb poly lined cloth bags and is ground on a water powered stone mill. The grind is medium-fine and is great for corn bread, muffins, and pancakes. See our polenta and grits for coarser grinds. ***recipe included*** Best Kept REFRIGERATED.
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Our Yellow Corn meal starts as Certified Organic yellow corn and comes in 2 lb poly lined cloth bags and ... more

Our pain au chocolat are made fresh with our organic whole wheat flour. They are baked the morning of delivery to guarantee freshness. A classic laminated yeast dough wrapped around dark chocolate. These treats will leave you wanting more. They are best eaten fresh but they may be frozen and warmed in a hot oven.
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Our pain au chocolat are made fresh with our organic whole wheat flour. They are baked the morning of delivery ... more

Tasty southern slicing cucumber. Small sized.
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Tasty southern slicing cucumber. Small sized. more

These beautiful cucumbers are extremely large. Each package contains one cuke weighing 1 lb or more. Great for slicing or making cucumber soup.
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These beautiful cucumbers are extremely large. Each package contains one cuke weighing 1 lb or more. Great for slicing or ... more

Whenever we bake our treats to fill our orders, there are always a few left over. Instead of letting Oscar and Blanche gobble up most of them, we thought we would make up a doggy bag of our "leftovers". You never know which flavor, shape or size you will get in the bag, that's the surprise! 10% of each sale goes to Athens Canine Rescue. www.oscarbites.net
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Whenever we bake our treats to fill our orders, there are always a few left over. Instead of letting Oscar ... more