Field Notes Coffee List

Burundi Natural Rumanda

Burundi’s coffee story begins in the 1920s & 30s, when farmers were pushed to plant fifty trees each. Harvests grew until war struck in the ’90s and the fields fell quiet. But the tale didn’t end there. By 2011, small farmers rose again, rallying around shared stations and chasing quality. Today, with processing stations and freer trade, growers earn more for better beans. In the cool highlands, the land itself seems to whisper secrets of great coffee.

Rwanda Mutovu Lot 2

In the early 1900s, Rwanda started growing coffee under German rule, which later shifted to Belgium after World War I. The 1990s brought genocide and civil war, devastating the nation. With help from USAID, Rwandan women boosted the economy by improving coffee quality. Today, Rwanda exports 25,000 bags of coffee with Western Europe and the USA being primary importers—an incredible turnaround.

Guatemala Finca Medina

This micro-lot Guatemalan from Finca Medina offers the bravado of a caffeinated brew with smooth subtlety. Its flavors of sweet milk chocolate, maple syrup, and cinnamon dance harmoniously, thanks to the Swiss water decaffeination process that preserves the beans' essence. This coffee challenges the notion of decaf as the underdog, proving that sometimes, less caffeine means more enjoyment.

Peru Chirinos Coop

From the heights of Chirinos Coop in Peru to a patented Swiss Water process in Canada, this specialty-grade decaf keeps its full flavor while leaving the caffeine behind. It’s a rare find—complex, smooth, and chocolaty sweet. It’s worthy of an explorer seeking treasure without the sleepless curse and a delightful reward at the end.