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Hacienda Esmeralda Natural Catuai

Rare Varietal Spotlight: Hacienda Esmeralda Natural Catuai

With the single origin spotlight series continuing, we've finally gotten to the point where we're putting our truly exceptional rare varietals center stage. These are modcup's deep cuts and provide some of the wildest coffee drinking experiences we can offer. Click through to read about a natural catuai from world-renowned Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda estate.

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Shane Africa
A hand-crafted tube of our geisha roast

Rare Varietal Spotlight: Hacienda Esmeralda Washed Gesha

Geshas are a superstar variety of coffee plant and have earned that status by triumphing through less-than-ideal circumstances. We are lucky to have the opportunity to work with such exceptional raw material, and cannot wait to have you try some astoundingly floral and complex coffee. Click through to revel in this Hacienda Esmeralda-born coffee’s greatness.

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Shane Africa
(We highly encourage that you experience these coffees black!)

Modcup November Subscription Box

Take a closer look at the coffees shipping out with November modcup subscription service!

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Travas Clifton
Single Origin Spotlight: Ethiopian Naturals

Single Origin Spotlight: Ethiopian Naturals

Following last week’s sneak peek at two delightul Costa Rican naturals, this week on the blog we’ve got a couple of dry-processed Ethiopian coffees taking stage. These two Yirgacheffes are not messing around with how deep and complex their fruit flavors mingle with one another, all delivered on a rich, smooth body. Click through to get more information on specific tasting notes, suggested brew methods, and origin.

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