tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302620002011-06-07T23:11:36.443-07:00This Blog is your source for PTs Coffee Roasting Co. news and is intended to keep our customers and friends up to date on our travels and all our efforts to find and purchase outstanding, sustainable and in some cases, rare coffee.el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-68726246096362791152007-08-02T14:03:00.001-07:002007-08-02T14:05:16.484-07:00

It's our very own! Please check out our new blog at blog.ptscoffee.com.All posts will be made to the new blog from now on.

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-70327619572495456322007-08-01T04:49:00.000-07:002007-08-01T05:06:23.915-07:00

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the big news is in: Heather made the finals!!!! Now that I got that out of the way, it has been a crazy past two days. There were 45 competitors between the days and there was some incredible talent. Unfortunately there is only room for 6 in the finals, so this year we have the United Kingdom, Brazil, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and of course US!! I am

ThePetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270863408641099127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-32633928997635096782007-07-28T03:23:00.000-07:002007-07-28T03:39:14.593-07:00

Cappuccino, cappuccino, cappuccino, cappuccino. The past two days have been more steamed milk than any human being should ever have to endure. Let me start by saying that I personally don't drink milk based based espresso drinks all that often to begin with. I would say that I have at the very least consumed a couple quarts worth of frothed, airy creaminess. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the taste,

ThePetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270863408641099127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-22612601229011165052007-07-26T17:03:00.000-07:002007-07-26T17:17:41.595-07:00

Well, I fianlly made it! After 16+ hours of travel time, an hour and a half of commuting on the train system (which is really quite pleasant), and multiple fumblings and butcherings of the Japanese language I am finally settled in. My hotel is nice though it is small, the people are just like everyone says; they are very polite and accommodating. Maybe coming to Japan is a good way for me to

ThePetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270863408641099127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-5102994663063227732007-07-24T11:26:00.000-07:002007-07-26T17:03:08.150-07:00

Well, tomorrow is the big day. I'm going to Tokyo! It will be a loooong flight, but I am certain it will be worth it. What exciting adventures will Heather Perry (USBC champ) and myself have in the Land of the Rising Sun? Only time will tell, so check back here daily for my updates on the country, the food, the WBC, and all the exciting cultural awkwardness you can handle!!

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Visit our Barrington Village store at 5660 SW 29th, Topeka as we launch our Clover 1-cup brewing system July 19, 2007. The Clover brewer is a one cup brewer that is perfect for sampling coffees prior to purchasing a full pound of coffee. Or, if you just want and exceptional cup and you're willing to pay a little extra for that something special. Look at it as "wine by the glass," we'll be

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-26966161189131948102007-07-12T19:35:00.000-07:002007-07-12T19:44:29.586-07:00

Okay, this is going to be a short post, I just finished cupping Aida's Grand Reserve from Aida Battle in El Salvador and it was Fantastic! It should arrive sometime in August. The fantastic coffees just keep arriving atPTs Coffee Roasting Co. .Warm RegardsJeff T.

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-34771552900395010392007-07-08T09:44:00.000-07:002007-07-08T09:50:48.979-07:00

I first discovered this coffee in January 2007 on a sourcing trip through Panama. I spent a couple of days visiting with Wilford Lamastas, touring his fincas and cupping his coffees. This coffee stood out on the cupping table immediately. A distinguished cup thats very sweet, soft and balanced. Very complete and elegant. I am confident that PTs Coffee Roasting Co. customers will love this

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-41495748679429383492007-07-02T18:45:00.000-07:002007-07-02T18:50:15.708-07:00

3-DAY SCAA SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOP EVENT Presented by the Specialty CoffeeAssociation of America July 6 – 8, 2008 WASHINGTON DCESPRESSO – CUPPING – PRO BARISTA SKILLS – BREWINGJULY 6 – DAY 1 WORKSHOP ONE 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: INTRODUCTION TO ESPRESSOWORKSHOP TWO 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: HANDS-ON ESPRESSOJULY 7 – DAY 2 WORKSHOP THREE 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: COMPARATIVE CUPPING 1WORKSHOP FOUR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.:

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-8314104936577514502007-07-02T18:19:00.000-07:002007-07-08T09:46:53.979-07:00

Missoula, MT (July 2, 2007) - Five years after El Salvador farmers first rallied around the Cup of Excellence® program, the 2007 auction delivered its highest overall average prices to the 23 winning farmers. With an average price of $5.18 per pound, and a top price of over $15 per pound, the success experienced at auction provides the winning farmers with the financial incentive to continue to

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Ken Davids once again has found PTs coffee to be worthy of a 90+ rating. Thats right, we just got word that our new crop Costa Rica La Minita scored 92 out of a possible 100, and our Ethiopia Biloya Selection One also scored a 92. We are proud and honored to continue bringing you such outstanding coffees. PTs Coffee Roasting Co.

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-18167282235080421442007-05-24T10:43:00.000-07:002007-05-24T10:53:38.304-07:00

We had a day of playing around with different products at the roasting facility the other day and we came up with some tasty ideas for some existing products. We decided to try our Jet Teas with some plain Harney and Sons black tea. This makes an amazingly good, refreshing beverage. The Jet Tea adds enough sweetness and a natural fruit flavors that even the die-hard coffee nerds at the roasting

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-51177112417778097542007-05-09T07:22:00.000-07:002007-05-09T07:25:04.504-07:00

I thought that everyone might appreciate seeing some pictures from the USBC. There will be more pictures available as time progresses!

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-52258603762605454562007-05-08T00:20:00.000-07:002007-05-08T00:33:44.919-07:00

Well folks, the day has come and it's the final day at Long Beach. Most of us are flying home tomorrow, but Pete is bringing back the best carry on out of all of us. As Victoria stated, our very own Pete Licata took second! ALL of us at PT's are soooooo proud of him and can not seem to remind him enough of that. His performance was so smooth and you could tell that he has been practicing...for

Kris Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549457392610378986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-15036248591534099252007-05-07T19:11:00.000-07:002007-05-07T19:14:49.986-07:00

I just received word from California that PT's very own Pete Licata placed second at the Speciality Coffee Association of America's United States Barista Competition. Good friend of PT's Heather Perry a returning SCAA United States Barista Champion won the event. Kris will be posting the details of finals as soon as he gets a chance, and Pete from all of us "congratulations!!!!!!!"

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I am sitting at my desk glancing nervously at the clock. Every minute seems like hours as we are waiting for the results of the competition. I knew that the guys were going to rock at the USBC, with all of their talent, on top of time they put into it how could they not? Pete is our veteran barista with the most competition experience, and now he has made it to finals! One of the neatest things

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-70453044663751835662007-05-06T23:25:00.001-07:002007-05-07T13:55:47.672-07:00

Another day gone by and it ended on the best note of them all. Pete's in da Finals baby!!! I know I have already said it, but this is where months of hard work gets you. And we at PT's couldn't be more proud. Well...we could. When we bring home the whole thing! Robin did an amazing job as well but was just short of the finals. But, all of us are VERY proud of our "Big Daddy" and everyone else

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I missed blogging yesterday so everyone is gonna get the scoop for two days worth. My dearest appologies too all our fellow readers in the whirled wyde web, hehe.So after a not so busy first day and short nights rest, my day started pretty early with a volunteer meeting. I was representing the PT's crew and tryin to be on my best behavior. But ya know, bein on Team Goonie, doesn't make it all

Kris Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549457392610378986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-14569643145748891562007-05-03T22:52:00.000-07:002007-05-03T23:15:50.854-07:00

Well, everyone made it here to Long Beach in one piece. As much as I would like to say this post will be full of madness, mayhem, and mystery, but two out of three isn't bad right? I arrived around 12:30 today and found a shuttle to Long Beach, excited about attending my very first SCAA Conference and getting to do it as a PT's barista! A company known for it's quality throughout the coffee

Kris Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549457392610378986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-70013679736675798202007-03-07T10:08:00.000-08:002007-03-07T13:01:58.945-08:00

Great news! We just received our reviews from Ken Davids of www.Coffeereview.com and we scored very well. Ken reviewed two of our coffees.The first is a Cup of Excellence coffee from El Salvador called Finca Los Planes. We were a bit concerned how this coffee might score as the green crop is nearing a full year old. But after we got the review it is STILL one of the top scores ever given out on

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-85217829292832658442007-02-28T18:57:00.000-08:002007-02-28T18:59:08.991-08:00

Hey everyone, the CLOVER arrives tomorrow! IF you haven't seen one of these in person before, you won't believe the quality of coffee drinks it produces. Give us a call or stop by the roasting plant to take a look. We'll be happy to make you a cup that will knock you socks off! Look forward to hearing from you!Jeff Taylor

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Hello from Chicago!It's quite chilly here as I write this evening. We got an unexpected (at least to us) bluster of snow today. It has definitely added an extra layer of excitement to an already amazing show. There are so many great people here from all over the country, even other parts of the world. Our booth is right across from Nuova Simonelli's so we've had plenty of opportunity to get to

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1171475978677806242007-02-14T07:55:00.000-08:002007-02-14T10:01:59.056-08:00

Right now Jeff has just entered the county of El Salvador. While there he is going to visit the farm of Los Planes home of the number #2 2006 Cup of Excellence coffee. Jeff is planning on meeting with plantation owner Sergio Ticas Reyes while touring his farm. El Salvador Los Planes is currently available for purchase on the PT's Coffee Co. Website.

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1171467593143684832007-02-14T07:29:00.000-08:002007-02-16T07:26:04.593-08:00

The wait is almost over, Robin's winning espresso blend Espresso Elizabetha is available for sale starting February 19th on the PT's Coffee Co. website. This blend will be available for a very limited time! Enjoy the espresso that was created by the 2007 SCAA Midwest Regional Barsita Champion.

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1171466740941405852007-02-14T07:21:00.000-08:002007-02-16T07:27:58.526-08:00

A Word from RobinMy personal espresso blend is called Espresso Elizabetha. I named it after my 19 month old daughter Elizabeth. It is a simple blend composed of only two beans; each exceptional as single origin shots. First there is the Brazil Natural Yellow Bourbon from Fazenda Cachoiera. It has been African bed dried and to me it is full of natural sweet notes. Complex and heady, it can be

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1170782252335584132007-02-06T08:58:00.000-08:002007-02-25T07:31:02.520-08:00

The country that was home to Jeff's first coffee adventure seven years ago, is once again the destination for PT's co-owner Jeff Taylor. Jeff is currently traveling around Guatemala visiting many different coffee plantations and trying some of the best coffees that the country has to offer. Enjoy the wonderful pictures on Jeff's photo journal, while sipping on a great cup of coffee.

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1169827575909098652007-01-26T07:53:00.000-08:002007-01-26T08:09:05.853-08:00

Robin Seitz PT's Coffee Co. Manager and the 2007 SCAA Midwest Regional Barista Champion was featured on Topeka's KTKA 49 News on the January 25th. Click here to watch the interview for yourself!

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1169789467853511582007-01-25T21:01:00.000-08:002007-01-26T07:35:00.756-08:00

Jeff is off and running in Central America! He started in Costa Rica to visit Hacienda La Minita, the farm where we get our acclaimed Costa Rican coffee. He has taken several pictures throughout his trip, as well as writing a blog about his experiences. After a few days there he moved on to Panama and has taken a moment to post some photos. Give yourself some time to take in the beauty of the

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1169517835966009972007-01-22T17:47:00.000-08:002007-01-22T18:03:55.986-08:00

To view the slideshow please click on the photoFor Final Standings please visit this link

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1169506903855547812007-01-22T14:59:00.000-08:002007-01-22T15:01:43.870-08:00

More to come!!!

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1169484624686395592007-01-22T08:33:00.000-08:002007-01-22T08:50:24.706-08:00

PT's own Robin Seitz brought home the gold at the 6th annual SCAA Midwest Regional Barista Championship on January 19th. This intense two day competition ended well for the PT's Baristas. Robin Seitz placed first and Pete Licata placed third. Robin is the manager at PT's in Topeka, and Pete is the Manager at the PT's in the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park. Both men will be advancing to the

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1168534573746335162007-01-11T08:53:00.000-08:002007-01-15T19:29:34.216-08:00

The time is drawing near, only a week away. Baristas from around the Midwest region are about to gather to test the metal of their espresso skills at the SCAA Midwest Regional Barista Competition. The average observer will marvel at the seeming ease of each competitor, unaware of the months of grueling preparation, late caffeinated nights, and endless early Saturday mornings. There's a whole lot

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1166379217623745082006-12-17T09:59:00.000-08:002006-12-17T10:13:37.636-08:00

Tuesday, December 18th, is the day we've set aside to roast Cup of Excellence coffees and still be able to ship and deliver prior to Christmas. We still have a small, but excellent, selection to choose from. But it's not just Cup of Excellence coffees that could brighten your morning on Christmas!From Bolivia we have an outstanding coffee that was a sleeper in the auction at #14 - Pico del Tucan!

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1163022772535910992006-11-08T12:17:00.000-08:002006-11-08T13:52:52.610-08:00

Hello all!It's rapidly approaching that time of year again. That's right....Christmas is only 7 weeks away. In lieu of this we have released our holiday flavored coffees this week! The flavors this year are Roasted Chestnut, Pumkpin Spice, Santa's Surprise, and Christmas in a Cup. We will be carrying these through the end of the year, so order up before the chance passes you by!We also released

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055755976941362633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1162418509535302302006-11-01T14:01:00.000-08:002006-11-01T14:04:43.876-08:00

If you are looking for equipment, now is the time to buy. We are extending the deadline so give us a call!Equipment sales deadline has been extended to November 10th.Great prices on outstanding, one time use, equipment!Jeff

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1162326717677662842006-10-31T12:31:00.000-08:002006-10-31T12:35:31.336-08:00

BGA BARISTA JAM SPECIAL:MALKONIG GRINDER K30 grind on demand $1,365ASTORIA - 2 GROUP GLORIA $5,180LA MARZOCCO 2-GROUP FB80 2EE $8,680GB5 2-EE $8,180SALE LASTS FOR A LIMITED TIME!!!ALL MACHINES IN STOCK!order online or Call today1-888-678-5282Sale lasts until November 1st. Call soon!

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1160011049863671992006-10-04T18:09:00.000-07:002006-10-04T18:17:29.880-07:00

I know you all think I'm crazy about coffee...Check out the Nordic Cup!I love this stuff! Congrats to the Norway team and another victory!http://nordicbaristacup.com/Jeff

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1159876487670870252006-10-03T04:43:00.000-07:002006-10-03T20:15:45.623-07:00

October twenty-first is going to be a busy day for PT's. Not only is the Barista Guild's Jam that weekend, but PT's is having the first ever coffee in the community!This is taking place at the PT's Barrington Village location in Topeka on the corner of 29th and Arrowhead. This is going to be a great family fun and coffee lover event.It begins at 2pm and goes until 6pm. There are going to be a

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1159821338303213962006-10-02T13:34:00.000-07:002006-10-04T10:35:59.640-07:00

Are you looking for the perfect gift to give the coffee lover in your family? Check out this new brewer we just got in stock! I've personally owned one of these brewers in my home for the past year. It works! Its as simple as that. No bells and whistles, doesn't do 10 different things and then cook dinner too. But it does brew the best coffee I've ever had from a home brewer.The Technivorm is one

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1159219627915717602006-09-25T13:45:00.000-07:002006-09-28T08:46:17.926-07:00

If there's one thing I have learned in my short time here at PT's is the value of great coffee. This has been done by sitting in on cuppings, and just talking to Jeff and Jayson about the coffee crops and what makes each crop special. There is a list put out by Forbes magazine about the most expensive coffees in the world at:http://www.forbes.com/wineandfood/2006/07/19/priciest-coffee-beans_cx_hl

victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889181893806848461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158885455434879222006-09-21T17:36:00.000-07:002006-09-22T07:49:03.576-07:00

That's right...it's that time again. PT's and Torani are teaming up to bring you the BGA jam of the century! Mark your calendars now:October 21-22, 2006Seriously....write it down.Ok, Thank youWhat, you may ask, will make this particular jam so noteworthy? Well, we have this one guy...Matt Riddle (you might know him as the current USBC Champion or the World Barista competition 3rd Place winner)

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Missoula MT. (September 21, 2006) - Amid much excitement and celebration, Edith Encisco Yasso walked away with Colombia’s first place trophy for the Cup of Excellence competition. Women owned farms in Colombia have placed in the competition and even been presidential winners, but have never taken the top place.“I am so very happy, I just can not believe that I have won! I was #25 in the second

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158354802556483012006-09-15T14:06:00.000-07:002006-09-17T16:43:54.943-07:00

Well, we've cupped the final eleven cups and what an experience it was! Great coffee made it to the final table. One juror actually awarded a 100 point score! I wasn't that genorous, but I did give 4 - 90+ scores on the final table. I found the top three coffees to be extraordinary! Creamy, Extremely sweet with hints of orange and chocolate and a very refined acidity. the competition I believe

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158323420203275762006-09-15T05:21:00.000-07:002006-09-15T05:30:20.206-07:00

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158321996623618562006-09-15T04:47:00.000-07:002006-09-15T05:19:03.966-07:00

It's been a long couple of days. We cupped the top 41 coffees yesterday in a marathon cupping session that lasted until 7pm. I think Colombia represented itself very well yesterday producing a number of coffees that were scored over 90, but also several that will not make the final cut out of those 41 coffees. Many notes of Caramel, strawberry, apricot, wine (I liked the syrah type flavors),

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158203991530415902006-09-13T20:19:00.000-07:002006-09-13T20:28:08.513-07:00

It has been a really long day here in Neiva, Colombia. But the good news is, we've narrowed the coffees from 80 to 40. And even better, as I blogged yesterday, the coffees today were outstanding! Thats great news! The top 10 should really be outstanding when we are done with our work. Thursday is the day we will make the final scores. Then re-cup the top 10 again on Friday to re-set and confirm

el Jeffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08364918924955853729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30262000.post-1158107493603685042006-09-12T17:03:00.000-07:002006-09-12T17:40:21.340-07:00

It was early Tuesday morning when we entered the "Centro de Convenciones - Jose Eustacio Rivera" in Neiva, Colombia. And we didn't waste any time. The 32 jury members, including myself, from around the world headed straight for the cupping tables. To be honest...most of us passed on our morning cup at the hotel, knowing we were cupping a lot of coffee today. So we were eager to get started. We

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A few photos from the early days of the competition. Enjoy!Jeff

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We just finished the morning "calibration" cupping and I believe we have an excellent crew here for this competition. They're seemed to be a real understanding of the score sheet and what quality the Cup of Excellence demands. We will return this afternoon to cup another seven coffees. Following the cupping we will discuss and evaluate the scores - looking for consistancy and understanding from

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Welcome to Neiva, Department of Huila, Colombia.I’ve landed in Neiva, Colombia as part of my never ending quest to find the best coffees the world has to offer. You might remember, or have tried coffees, from other Central / South American competitions PTs participated in earlier this year or last.In the fall of 05’ I was in Colombia for the 2nd annual CoE competition. Then In March and April I

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PTs Coffee Roasting Co.Have you tried our Colombia El Palacio? It is great coffee that we purchased in last fall's Colombian Cup of Excellence internet auction. The coffee actually placed 4th in the competition (I was on the jury - see inset - for this particular coffee) but for us, it was the best coffee being auctioned. It has a bright sweet acidity that is reigned in by it's velvety smooth

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It took less than two hours for the crew at the roasting facility to finish off a three liter airpot of the first sample roast of Panama Esmeralda. In 100 degree heat no less! Needless to say it tastes amazing and we will be rolling out production roasts of this extremely limited coffee starting this Tuesday (Aug. 15) and every Tuesday to follow until we sell out, or the staff drinks it all,

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As I sit in the air-conditioned indoors, I can't help but think that it's already August....and that means fall is just around the corner. Coffee weather.Let's face it, in the midwest we all truly appreciate fall more than any other season...especially in the coffee industry. With the weather changes I've been trying to cook up some good fall drinks...hot and cold to accommodate the possibility

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Well it was a busy day online...but we now have an outstanding coffee coming from El Salvador. It should be here in approximately 4 weeks. This was the most sought after coffee in the auction. And in fact, commanded the highest price in the auction. Even though it ranked second. You can read more about this farm by clicking the link below.El Salvador Los Planes Cup of Excellence Coffee Order

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It won't be long now...PTs has joined a great group of roasters from around the country to bid on one of the top lots in the El Salvador Cup of Excellence auction to be held this Thursday. Jayson (thats him, the tall guy in the hat) was on the jury about a month ago and came home raving about the coffees he experienced. So trusting him as I do we are joining in the bidding process. I talked to

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I'm pleased to announce our newest African offering- Rwanda Humure. This coffee is the result of an outstanding co-op and hard work by the PEARL Project / USAID. If you're a fan of Kenyans you'll love this Rwandan. It has a bright acidity with delicious green apple and passion fruit flavors that combine well with its earthy herbaceous finish. From the Humure cooperative of 1500 members, this

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Well the World Barista Championship is over and the US did an outstanding job. Congratulations Matt "da Riddla" Riddle the US champion who took 3rd place on the world stage. The highest finish for an America to date.Yes, I do have a few stories I could tell about the trip...but it's late! :o)We are already thinking and training in preperation for next years United States Barista Championship to

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Well, this post is better late than never! And because it's so late, I'm going to keep it brief. Just the highlights. Not too long ago I participated on the jury for the Best of Panama coffee competition. It was my first trip to Panama so I was very excited about getting the invitation. And as many of you know, PTs purchased Panama Esmeralda Special last year. Esmeralda Special has won the

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Welcome to PTs Coffee blog stop. In this space we hope to keep you up to date on our travels, our coffee, and all happenings with PTs as it relates to finding great coffee. So stop back soon to read our latest posts!Warm RegardsJeff

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