Coffee Of The Week
Fair Trade Organic Mexico Oaxaca CEPCO Altura
Last Sunday I awoke to a beautiful breakfast in bed, prepared by my sweet daughter. Well, I might have had to read a book for a bit, while she finished, but it was a great start to the day. She made us cinnamon rolls, from scratch–wow! I also received a card and two different crafts that she spent Saturday preparing: salt dough hearts on a ribbon, and a drawing of a mason jar with “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.”
I hope that each of you has someone in your life who cherishes you the way that my daughter honored me last Sunday. It is a treat and a treasure to have someone adamant about celebrating you. Thank you Caroline!
We have a new Mexican for you: our Fair Trade Organic Mexico Oaxaca CEPCO Altura. How’s that for a long name? Oaxaca is in the far south of the country, and this is high-grown (thus “altura”). Fair Trade and Organic are pretty self-explanatory, but CEPCO may need a definition. CEPCO is Coordinadora Estatal de Productores de Café del Estado de Oaxaca: an organization operating throughout Oaxaca to improve the quality of the coffee of the members. Many of these small farmers come from indigenous groups, and CEPCO allows them access to the international market.
This is a fully washed bean, and it has clean citrus flavors, balanced by creamy chocolate tones. I’ve brought home a pound to enjoy this week. Mmmm. Keep reading for a snapshot of Kelsey, who has become a valued member of our team in the last five months. She’s a friend to all, and a hard worker. Caroline would tell you that she makes the best smoothies (try the strawberry made with lemonade!).
This weekend we as a staff will get together to celebrate our favorite baker, who gets married tomorrow. Congratulations Ruth! Cheers!
–Holly Fike
Employee Profile
Name: Kelsey Anderson
Nickname: Kels
Dog or cat?: My dog (Penny)! She’s my angel.
Night owl or early bird? Night owl!
I decompress by: going on a night drive with music
Craziest injury: got a wood splinter in my eye & it tore a piece (that’s why I wear glasses)
Movie/book character: Matilda
Most recent movie/book: Avengers End Game, which Aquaman should have been in
Hair mistakes: trying to go blonde
Most unique experience: hit my garage with my first car
Mountain, Lake, Ocean, or City?: Ocean
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