Coffee Of The Week
Fair Trade Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Natural
How was your Easter? We usually host a large gathering at our house, so this was a different kind of day, to say the least. But although it was a just the six of us, it was a good day. We had the fun of bringing home our new puppy, and we surprised the kids by bringing her home a day early. She’s a yellow lab named Fern, and she has made this week a joy for all of us. The picture of Caroline holding her is when she just came home, and I don’t think Caroline could have been more excited.
I am loving having a puppy. When I get home from work, it is so fun to sit on the floor and play–or take her out for a walk. I also love that my kids are old enough to take care of Fern while I’m gone. Jack has been the one getting up with her at night, and getting up early in the morning. She sleeps in his room, and he is doing a great job feeding and training her.
Now you know how we are getting through the days. What are you doing? Have you found something to distract you? Around here the weather was beautiful, and it was so nice to get outside after work each day. How is the weather where you are? The sunny days help me not to feel so cooped up–and I know it helps the rest of my household, who haven’t left our property for over a month. One day at a time, we are getting through.
This week we are featuring our Fair Trade Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Natural. This is a full sun-dried natural coffee–the beans are dried with the cherry still attached. When the coffee comes to us, it’s packed in a burlap sack, and immediately upon opening it you get an aroma of dried blueberries. In the cup you get the same aroma, and it has notes of plum and dark chocolate when you sip. It’s delicious.
Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee, and this particular bean comes from the Oromia cooperative in the south-central region of the country. These are small farms, where coffee is traditionally grown. The Oromia co-op has worked with their members on sustainable farming and certifications, and all that care shows in the cup. This is a beautiful Ethiopian coffee.
I hope that you are able to drink good coffee this week. When life seems stressful, it helps to take note of small treats. Thank you again for the support. You’ve helped us to make it through another week. This is a complicated situation we find ourselves in, and we appreciate your patience as our protocols keep changing. We remain open from 7-4, Monday to Saturday, for curbside pickup. A big thanks also to all of our employees who are currently working hard to fill your coffee orders–all while wearing masks and gloves. It’s hard work to keep everyone safe–and I appreciate the effort. May we all stay healthy. Cheers!
–Holly Fike
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