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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 LA HERRERA
- Colombia Nueva Granada - ETHIOPIA DJIMMA G5
- Uganda Bugisu A
MICROLOTS & EXCLUSIVES
• India Monsoon Malabar • Don Pepe Geisha Colombia Piedras De Afiliar •
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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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Cuba Serrano/ Sierra Maestra, Central Region / 6 0 kg
CROP Current VARIET Y Caturra,Catuai
GRADE Serrano
ALTITUDE 1750 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 10.7%
SCREEN SIZE 16/17
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Earthy, rich fragrance, rich LO W HIGH cocao and light herbal qualities. A CIDITY
Traditionally processed from the best mountains’ plantations. Cultivated under shade. Exclusive to International Coffee Traders!
Mexico Decaf/Huatusco/ 69kg Grainpro
CROP Current
VARIET Y Arabica
GRADE Specialty
ALTITUDE 1100-1200 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.3% SCREEN SIZE 16+
PROCESSING Mountain Water Decaf LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Refreshing and vibrant, soft LO W HIGH
citrus,caramel and sweet limes. A CIDITY
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!
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Costa Rica San Jorge/ Lot 5-0066-0031/Brunca/ 69kg
CROP 2018/2019
VARIET Y Caturra, Catuai
GRADE SHB European Prep
ALTITUDE 1200-1400 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.2% SCREEN SIZE 16+ LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Washed BODY
LO W HIGH CUP NOTES Cherry and dried fruit, chocolate and A CIDITY overall well rounded cup.
This Is one of the Finest examples of the classic Costa Rican Profiles.
Honduras/Intibuca SHG/ 69kg
CROP Current VARIET Y Catuai /Arabica
GRADE Specialty
ALTITUDE 1450 m.a.s.l
11.4% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 16+
LIGHT FULL Washed PROCESSING BODY
CUP NOTES Sweet like honey with a clean, vibrant citrus and LO W HIGH fruit notes, caramel and slight herbal quality. A CIDITY
This years harvest from Honduras has been exceptional. The coffee quality is through the roof with great consistency and a juicy profile.
4 Nicaragua SHG EP / 69kg
CROP 2018/2019
VARIET Y Caturra and bourbon
GRADE SHG EP
A LTITUDE 1200 m.a.s.l
11% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 16+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Chocolatey and sweet like raisin with LO W HIGH
a clean aftertaste A CIDITY
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.
Brazil Natural/ 60kg
CROP 2018 /2019
VARIET Y Caturra and Bourbon
GRADE NY2/3 SSGC
A LTITUDE 1200 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.3%
SCREEN SIZE 17/18 LIGHT FULL
PROCESSING Natural BODY
CUP NOTES Classic Brazil profile- Chocolate, nuts LO W HIGH A CIDITY and a soft acidity!
This is a solid performer bringing classic Brazil profile notes and some interesting cup notes as well as a well rounded profile.
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Brazil ANDRESSA Natural/ 60kg
CROP 2018 /2019
VARIET Y Caturra and Bo urbo n
GRADE NY2/3 SSGC
A LTITUDE 1200 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.3%
SCREEN SIZE 17/18 LIGHT FULL
PROCESSING Natural BODY
CUP NOTES chocolate,nuts and loads of caramel… LO W HIGH A CIDITY just like a Snickers bar!
This is a solid performer bringing classic Brazil profile notes and some interesting cup notes as well as a well rounded profile.
Colombia La Herrera/ Huila/70kg Grainpro
CROP 2018 /2019 VARIET Y Caturra and Catimor
GRADE Excelso
A LTITUDE 1600 - 1800 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.3%
SCREEN SIZE 16+ LIGHT FULL PROCESSING washed BODY
CUP NOTES Fragrance of blackberry, followed by flavours LO W HIGH of citrus and sweet cherry. Bright, clean acidity A CIDITY
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.
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Colombia Nueva Granada/ Huila/70kg Grainpro
CROP 2019
VARIET Y Caturra and Bo urbo n
GRADE Excelso
A LTITUDE 1600 - 1800 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.3%
SCREEN SIZE 16+ LIGHT FULL
PROCESSING washed BODY
LO W HIGH CUP NOTES Fragrance of soft fruits and caramel, followed A CIDITY by flavours of citrus and sweet cherry. Bright,
clean acidity 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.
Peru Certified Organic/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro Certification :#34182
CROP 201 9 VARIET Y Caturra and Catimor
GRADE HB1
A LTITUDE 1200 -1400 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.4%
SCREEN SIZE 16+
LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Washed BODY
Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel CUP NOTES LO W HIGH notes, Mild citrus acidity A CIDITY
This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its suits multiple uses such as single origin espresso, or great in a blend!
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Peru HB1/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro
CROP 2018 VARIET Y Caturra and Ca tuai
GRADE HB2
A LTITUDE 1200 -1400 m.a.s.l
11.4% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 16+
LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Washed BODY
Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel CUP NOTES LO W HIGH notes, mild citrus acidity A CIDITY
This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its well rounded profile and pleasing cup qualities make it a solid workhorse coffee.
Ethiopia Djimma G5/ 60kg
CROP 2018
VARIET Y Mix ed
GRADE G5
A LTITUDE 1000 -1200 m.a.s.l
10.7% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 1 5+ LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Natural BODY
CUP NOTES Chocolate, fruity and caramel notes. LO W HIGH A CIDITY Very well-rounded body.
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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Ethiopia Sidamo G2/ Sidamo Region/ 60kg
CROP 2018/2019
VARIET Y Mixed Heirloom
GRADE G2
A LTITUDE 1800 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 1 1.8%
SCREEN SIZE 1 4+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Caramel, and chocolate on the nose, followed by
flavours of citrus, stone fruit and honey LO W HIGH A CIDITY
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 Mt Elgon/ 60kg Grainpro
CROP 2019
VARIET Y Mixed Heirloom
GRADE A Grade
A LTITUDE 1200 m.a.s.l
11.0% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 17/18
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Mild caramel, light to medium LO W HIGH citric acidity and a heavy body A CIDITY
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.
9 India Mysore Arabica Plantation AA/ 60kg Grainpro
CROP 201 8
VARIET Y Arabica/Kent
GRADE AA Grade
A LTITUDE 850 m.a.s.l
11% MOISTURE
SCREEN SIZE 17/18 LIGHT FULL BODY Washed PROCESSING LO W HIGH Cocoa, clove and fragrant herbs CUP NOTES A CIDITY
India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.
India Mysore Arabica Plantation A/ 60kg Grainpro
CROP 2018
VARIET Y Arabica/Kent
GRADE A Grade
A LTITUDE 850 m.a.s.l
11.4% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 14+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Chocolate,caramel and light fruit notes LO W HIGH similar to dates and prune. A CIDITY
India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.
10 India Monsooned Malabar/ 50kg
CROP 201 8
VARIET Y Arabica/Kent
GRADE AB Grade
A LTITUDE 850 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 9.7 % SCREEN SIZE 17/18
PROCESSING Washed/Monsooned LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES This unique coffee is Intensely savoury, cocoa and LO W HIGH earthy. Absolutely no acidity due to the ‘Monsooned’ A CIDITY process 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 Monsooned Robusta/ 60Kg
CROP 201 7
VARIET Y Robusta
GRADE AA Grade
A LTITUDE 850 m.a.s.l
14.5% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 17/18
PROCESSING Monsooned LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Notes of Cocoa,sweet corn with LO W HIGH hints of spice and pepper. A CIDITY
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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India Robusta Parchment/ 60Kg
CROP 201 7
VARIET Y Robusta GRADE Premium Grade
A LTITUDE 800 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 1 1.8%
SCREEN SIZE 14+
PROCESSING Natural LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Fragrance of malt,heavy caramel LO W HIGH toasted cedar A CIDITY
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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Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro
CROP 201 8 SCORE VARIET Y Laurina
GRADE Specialty
ALTITUDE 1100 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.7%
SCREEN SIZE 14+
PROCESSING Semi -washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Clean and sweet with notes of milk LO W HIGH chocolate,citrus and some floral notes. No A CIDITY bitterness at all!
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’.
Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro
CROP 201 8 VARIET Y Laurina SCORE GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1100 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.9%
SCREEN SIZE 14+
PROCESSING Natural LIGHT FULL Clean and sweet with notes of milk CUP NOTES BODY chocolate and light fruit reminiscent of LO W HIGH berries. A CIDITY
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’.
13 Colombia ‘100 Anos’/ Tolima/ 35kg Grainpro
CROP 201 7/2018 SCORE VARIET Y Red and yellow Caturra
GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1600 -2000 m.a.s.l
11.6% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 15+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Fragrance of flowers and fruit, citric acidity LO W HIGH followed by flavours of honey, lemon and A CIDITY green apple
‘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.
Colombia El Mirador/ Huila/ 35kg Grainpro
CROP 201 7/2018 VARIET Y Caturra SCORE
GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1900 m.a.s.l
11.68% MOISTURE SCREEN SIZE 16+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Fragrance of flowers and sugar cane, followed by LO W HIGH flavours of berry, melon orange and tropical fruit. A CIDITY
This coffee is produced by Segundo Lasso of La Argentina
14 Colombia Piedras de Afiliar/Narino/ 35kg Grainpro
CROP 2017/2018 SCORE
VARIET Y Caturra
GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1850 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11.8 % SCREEN SIZE 15+
PROCESSING Honey LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Malt syrup and berries on the nose. Flavours come in LO W HIGH waves of chocolate, spices, cranberry and tropical A CIDITY
flowers.
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
Ethiopia Guji Natural G1/ Eastern Sidamo/ 60kg Ecotact
CROP 201 7/ 2018 SCORE
VARIET Y Mixed Heirloo m GRADE G1
A LTITUDE 1700 -2000 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 12 %
SCREEN SIZE 14+
PROCESSING Natural LIGHT FULL BODY CUP NOTES Distictly sweet and floral aromatics, the flavours are LO W HIGH reminiscent of juicy tropical fruit, apricot and A CIDITY
lavendar.
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.
15 Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags
CROP 201 6
VARIET Y Geis ha SCORE
GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1400 -1700 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11 %
16+ SCREEN SIZE
PROCESSING Natural LIGHT FULL CUP NOTES Stonefruit reminiscent of apricots and BODY
strawberry sweetness, peach acidity,lingering LO W HIGH jasmine and a clean aftertaste. A CIDITY
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
Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags
CROP 201 6/2017 SCORE VARIET Y Geis ha GRADE Specialty
A LTITUDE 1400 -1700 m.a.s.l
MOISTURE 11 %
SCREEN SIZE 16+
PROCESSING Washed LIGHT FULL CUP NOTES Sweet and vibrant with wonderful BODY citric notes and hints of green apple. LO W HIGH A CIDITY
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
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