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NEWS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 2
Workhorse coffees………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 3- 12
Microlots and Exclusives………………………………………………………………… …………………………….Pg 13-16
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- Peru Organic
- Colombia Nueva Granada
- Uganda Bugisu A
- COLOMBIA LA HERRERA
- ETHIOPIA DJIMMA G5
MICROLOTS & EXCLUSIVES
• India Monsoon Malabar
• Don Pepe Geisha
• Colombia Piedras De Afiliar
GOLDEN BEAN PREPARATION:
DATE: Join us for a cupping on September 17 6pm to taste some of the
worlds most incredible coffees! Contact [email protected] to book a spot.
ICT & World Coffee research:
ICT is joining the ‘Checkoff’ programme that contributes towards
research into new hybrid varieties. These new hybrids are resilient to
diseases and climate shifts, promising sustainable futures for
producers
ARRIVING SOON! - Peru HB 1
- Brazil Andressa
- India Robusta Cherry AB
- Honduras Blanca Flor
- Colombia Maria del Carmen
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This Is one of the Finest Decaf coffees we were ever able to source. A real stable and reliable coffee.
Exclusive to International Coffee Traders!
Current
Caturra,Catua i
Serrano
1750 m.a.s.l
10.7%
16/17
Washed
Earthy, rich fragrance, rich
cocao and light herbal qualities.
Cuba Serrano/ Sierra Maestra, Central Region / 6 0 kg
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Traditionally processed from the best mountains’ plantations. Cultivated under shade. Exclusive to International Coffee Traders!
Current
Arabica
Specialty
1100-1200 m.a.s.l
11.3%
16+
Mountain Water Decaf
Refreshing and vibrant, soft
citrus,caramel and sweet limes.
Mexico Decaf/Huatusco/ 69kg Grainpro
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This Is one of the Finest examples of the classic Costa Rican Profiles.
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This years harvest from Honduras has been exceptional. The coffee quality is through the roof with great consistency and a juicy profile.
Current
Catua i /Arabica
Specialty
1450 m.a.s.l
11.4%
16+
Washed
Sweet like honey with a clean, vibrant citrus and fruit notes, caramel and slight herbal quality.
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Honduras/Intibuca SHG/ 69kg
Costa Rica San Jorge/ Lot 5-0066-0031/Brunca/ 69kg
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2018/2019
Caturra, Catua i
SHB European Prep
1200-1400 m.a.s.l
11.2%
16+
Washed
Cherry and dried fruit, chocolate and
overall well rounded cup.
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This years harvest from Nicaragua is really showing itself to be a solid performer bringing really great body, some interesting cup notes and a well rounded profile.
This is a solid performer bringing classic Brazil profile notes and some interesting cup notes as well as a well rounded profile.
2018/2019
Caturra and bourbon
SHG EP
1200 m.a.s.l
11%
16+
Washed
Chocolatey and sweet like raisin with
a clean aftertaste
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Nicaragua SHG EP / 69kg
2018/2019
Caturra and Bourbon
NY2/3 SSGC
1200 m.a.s.l
11.3%
17/18
Natural
Classic Brazil profile- Chocolate, nuts
and a soft acidity!
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Brazil Natural/ 60kg
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This is a solid performer bringing classic Brazil profile notes and some interesting cup notes as well as a well rounded profile.
2018/2019
Caturra and Cat imor
Excelso
1600- 1800 m.a.s.l
11.3%
16+
washed
Fragrance of blackberry, followed by flavours of citrus and sweet cherry. Bright, clean acidity
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This coffee grows in the rich soil of the deeply admired Huila region. The coffee producing areas of this
region of Colombia are lush with ideal rainfall, cloud cover and soil conditions that are perfect for coffee cultivation.
Colombia La Herrera/ Huila/70kg Grainpro
2018/2019
Caturra and Bourbon
NY2/3 SSGC
1200 m.a.s.l
11.3%
17/18
Natural
chocolate,nuts and loads of caramel…
just like a Snickers bar!
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Brazil ANDRESSA Natural/ 60kg
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2019
Caturra and Cat imor
HB1
1200-1400 m.a.s.l
11.4%
16+
Washed
Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel
notes, Mild citrus acidity
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Peru Certified Organic/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro Certification :#34182
This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its suits multiple uses such as single origin espresso, or great in a blend!
2019
Caturra and Bourbon
Excelso
1600- 1800 m.a.s.l
11.3%
16+
washed
Fragrance of soft fruits and caramel, followed by flavours of citrus and sweet cherry. Bright, clean acidity
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This is a fine example of Colombian coffees. The coffee producing areas of this region of Colombia are lush with ideal rainfall, cloud cover and soil conditions that are perfect for coffee cultivation.
Colombia Nueva Granada/ Huila/70kg Grainpro
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2018
Caturra and Ca tua i
HB2
1200-1400 m.a.s.l
11.4%
16+
Washed
Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel
notes, mild citrus acidity
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Peru HB1/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro
2018
Mixed
G5
1000-1200 m.a.s.l
10.7%
15+
Natural
Chocolate, fruity and caramel notes.
Very well-rounded body.
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Ethiopia Djimma G5/ 60kg
This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its well rounded profile and pleasing cup qualities make it a solid workhorse coffee.
Djimma has always been well known for producing a great range of unique coffees. This one is exceptionally good value for a solid flavour.
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2018/2019
Mixed He ir loom
G2
1800 m.a.s.l
11.8%
14+
Washed
Caramel, and chocolate on the nose, followed by
flavours of citrus, stone fruit and honey
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Ethiopia Sidamo G2/ Sidamo Region/ 60kg
2019
Mixed He ir loom
A Grade
1200 m.a.s.l
11.0%
17/18
Washed
Mild caramel, light to medium
citric acidity and a heavy body
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Uganda Mt Elgon/ 60kg Grainpro
Sidamo always presents a unique flavour profile in the cup. This particular lot punches well above its weight in terms of quality and flavour!
Uganda has come a long way in producing excellent coffees in the last five years. The Mt Elgon region in particular has produced unique and delicious coffees.
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2018
Arabica/Kent
A Grade
850 m.a.s.l
11.4%
14+
Washed
Chocolate,caramel and light fruit notes
similar to dates and prune.
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2018
Arabica/Kent
AA Grade
850 m.a.s.l
11%
17/18
Washed
Cocoa, clove and fragrant herbs
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India Mysore Arabica Plantation AA/ 60kg Grainpro
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India Mysore Arabica Plantation A/ 60kg Grainpro
India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.
India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.
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Arabica/Kent
AB Grade
850 m.a.s.l
9.7%
17/18
Washed/Monsooned
This unique coffee is Intensely savoury, cocoa and
earthy. Absolutely no acidity due to the ‘Monsooned’
process
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India Monsooned Malabar/ 50kg
2017
Robusta
AA Grade
850 m.a.s.l
14.5%
17/18
Monsooned
Notes of Cocoa,sweet corn with
hints of spice and pepper.
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India Monsooned Robusta/ 60Kg
India pioneered the ‘Monsooned Process’ for aging coffee and creating a wonderfully mellow flavour. The coffee has no acidity and always presents interesting flavours unique to this processing system.
India pioneered the ‘Monsooned Process’ for aging coffee and creating a wonderfully mellow flavour. The coffee has no acidity and always presents interesting flavours unique to this processing system.
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2017
Robusta
Premium Grade
800 m.a.s.l
11.8%
14+
Natural
Fragrance of malt,heavy caramel
toasted cedar
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India Robusta Parchment/ 60Kg
India has been producing excellent Robustas for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.
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2018
Laur ina
Specialty
1100 m.a.s.l
11.7%
14+
Semi-washed
Clean and sweet with notes of milk
chocolate,citrus and some floral notes. No
bitterness at all!
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2018
Laur ina
Specialty
1100 m.a.s.l
11.9%
14+
Natural
Clean and sweet with notes of milk
chocolate and light fruit reminiscent of
berries.
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MICROLOTS & EXCLUSIVES
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Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro
SCORE
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Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro
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Laurina is a rare variety that grows naturally with low caffeine. It was first discovered on the island nation
of Reunion. It is also known as ‘Bourbon-Pointu’.
Laurina is a rare variety that grows naturally with low caffeine. It was first discovered on the island nation
of Reunion. It is also known as ‘Bourbon-Pointu’.
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2017/2018
Red and yel low Caturra
Specialty
1600-2000 m.a.s.l
11.6%
15+
Washed
Fragrance of flowers and fruit, citric acidity
followed by flavours of honey, lemon and
green apple
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Colombia ‘100 Anos’/ Tolima/ 35kg Grainpro
SCORE
This coffee is produced by Segundo Lasso of La Argentina
2017/2018
Caturra
Specialty
1900 m.a.s.l
11.68%
16+
Washed
Fragrance of flowers and sugar cane, followed by
flavours of berry, melon orange and tropical fruit.
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Colombia El Mirador/ Huila/ 35kg Grainpro
SCORE
‘100 Years’ was founded based on the love of family generations. The group of producers of Caturra wanted to preserve
this particular variety despite obstacles and several proposals that promoted the change of Caturra to Castillo.
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Abdias Lasso Muñoz is one of our Cup of Excellence winners. He and his family make up a coffee family in Nariño Colombia. Terra Coffee is a guide for them to improve their coffee
2017/2018
Caturra
Specialty
1850 m.a.s.l
11.8%
15+
Honey
Malt syrup and berries on the nose. Flavours come in
waves of chocolate, spices, cranberry and tropical
flowers.
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Colombia Piedras de Afiliar/Narino/ 35kg Grainpro
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2017/ 2018
Mixed He ir loom
G1
1700-2000 m.a.s.l
12%
14+
Natural
Distictly sweet and floral aromatics, the flavours are
reminiscent of juicy tropical fruit, apricot and
lavendar.
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Ethiopia Guji Natural G1/ Eastern Sidamo/ 60kg Ecotact
Ethiopia always seems to produce a wonderful array of unique flavours. This example from Guji is a stunning representation of the diversity that exists therein.
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2016
Geisha
Specialty
1400-1700 m.a.s.l
11%
16+
Natural
Stonefruit reminiscent of apricots and
strawberry sweetness, peach acidity,lingering
jasmine and a clean aftertaste.
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Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags
The “Don Pepe Estate” is located in the humid forest of Panama. Coffee has been grown in this region since 1898. This coffee is a superb example of a natural processed geisha. Don Pepe Estate has proven year on year that it can produce the highest quality geishas. They are masters of applying the natural processing methods to the coffee that results in such a unique and tantalising cup profile
2016/2017
Geisha
Specialty
1400-1700 m.a.s.l
11%
16+
Washed
Sweet and vibrant with wonderful
citric notes and hints of green apple.
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Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags
The “Don Pepe Estate” is located in the humid forest of Panama. Coffee has been grown in this region since 1898. This coffee is a superb example of a natural processed geisha. Don Pepe Estate has proven year on year that it can produce the highest quality geishas. They are masters of applying the natural processing methods to the coffee that results in such a unique and tantalising cup profile