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2 0 1 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 2 Workhorse coffees………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 3- 12 Microlots and Exclusives……………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 13-16 1 - 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 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 2 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! 3 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 MOISTURE 11.4% 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 MOISTURE 11% 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 LO W HIGH CUP NOTES Classic Brazil profile- Chocolate, nuts 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. 5 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 LO W HIGH CUP NOTES chocolate,nuts and loads of caramel… 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. 6 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 BODY PROCESSING washed 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 2019 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! 7 Peru HB1/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro CROP 2018 VARIET Y Caturra and Ca tuai GRADE HB2 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 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 MOISTURE 10.7% SCREEN SIZE 15+ LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Natural BODY LO W HIGH CUP NOTES Chocolate, fruity and caramel notes. 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. 8 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 MOISTURE 11.0% SCREEN SIZE 17/18 LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Washed BODY Mild caramel, light to medium CUP NOTES 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 MOISTURE 11% SCREEN SIZE 17/18 LIGHT FULL BODY PROCESSING Washed 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 MOISTURE 11.4% SCREEN SIZE 14+ LIGHT FULL PROCESSING Washed 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 This unique coffee is Intensely savoury, cocoa and CUP NOTES 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 2017 CROP VARIET Y Robusta GRADE AA Grade A LTITUDE 850 m.a.s.l MOISTURE 14.5% SCREEN SIZE 17/18 PROCESSING Monsooned LIGHT FULL BODY Notes of Cocoa,sweet corn with CUP NOTES 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. 11 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. 12 MICROLOTS & EXCLUSIVES Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro CROP 2018 SCORE VARIET Y Laurina GRADE Specialty ALTITUDE 1100 m.a.s.l MOISTURE 11.7% SCREEN SIZE 14+ PROCESSING Semi -washed LIGHT FULL BODY Clean and sweet with notes of milk CUP NOTES LO W HIGH chocolate,citrus and some floral notes.