Tanzania Rainforest Alliance Edelweiss Estate

I know, I know . . . every week I have a new picture of poultry for the header. This time it’s the ducks in the spotlight. They were running around the yard together, and when they finally slowed down I had to take this shot. They’re practically posing. All the birds are getting bigger and keeping us entertained with their antics. So far we’ve left the chicks and ducks in a pen during the day, but I think they’re almost big enough to start roaming the property. That will be fun to see.

This is what is really going on in the office . . .

Last weekend we spend all of Saturday out at Lucchesi Vineyards, which was a beautiful spot for a wedding. It couldn’t have been more picturesque, and the event came together flawlessly. The food was great, the dancing was fun, and the bride and groom looked like a perfect couple. Cheers to you both.

This week’s coffee has me humming the Sound of Music–that’s my association with the edelweiss flower, native to Europe. In researching why this Tanzanian coffee bears such a European name, I discovered that coffee was originally planted here by German settlers. You can find the Edelweiss Estate website here, and read the history for yourself. Isn’t it amazing that with today’s technology we can connect directly to the farms where our coffee is grown?

Edelweiss Estate is located in north central Tanzania, on the Ngorongoro Caldera, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. You can read about the caldera here, and discover that it has the world’s highest density of lions. The Caldera, which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world, “harbours a range of endangered species, such as the Black Rhino, Wild hunting dog and Golden Cat and 500 species of birds.” The estate itself harbors various wildlife, and not only is it Rainforest Alliance certified, but they also grow macadamia nuts and have planted over 50,000 trees.

This Tanzania Rainforest Alliance Edelweiss Estate coffee is pretty special, and we’re excited to offer it to you. In the cup it tastes of sweet caramel and citrus tones, with a bit of green apple tartness. The nose is floral like a Meyer lemon, and you’ll want to drink more. You can try a cup on us this week with the code Black Rhino. I hope that you enjoy your weekend, and drink good coffee. Cheers!
–Holly Fike

*Code good for one free 12 ounce cup of Tanzania Rainforest Alliance Edelweiss Estate. Code expires on 05.24.18. Limit one free cup per customer please. Valid only at Carolines Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA. Code/Offer has no cash value.