Costa Rica (Biggby Coffee)

Region: Costa Rica
Altitude: 3000 m.

Blend: medium dark
Acidity: clean
Oppion: Nut shell bitterness

This is not a very good cup of coffee. I wouldn't call it bad, but it is not one I would recomend for people who are spoiled in their coffeeness.

Grade 1. D
Grade 2. D
Grade 3. C

How to buy coffee.

It is importent to decide ahead of time what you are looking for. If you don't care you just want something hot called coffee then you can make it easy on your-self and just buy the cheapest thing possible. However if you are into coffee that is high quality then it is importent to do lots of research. A good place to start is to google "coffee reviews" that will get you some of the higher quality coffees such as: Intelligenstia, Peet's Coffee, and Paridise Roasters. even though I haven't had all three of these coffee brands I know by my research how to judge coffee. Another good way to find coffee that you like is to experiment by what other people say is good, and then if you do like what they have graded highly then you look to see what else they like. These are a few of the ways I decide what coffee to buy when you haven't had it before.

Cruz del sur organic Peru (Intelligenstia)

Region: Tingo Maria, Chirinos
Varietal: Typica, Bourbon and caturra
Altitude: 1500-1900
Harvest: June-September

Flavor: Green Grapes, pear, cane sugar
Acidity: Lime balanced, gentle
Finish: Light molasses, milk chocolate

This is a good cup of coffee. There was huge upside as I continue to make more batches, and I am starting to get more of the induvidual flavors.

Grade 1. A-
Grade 2. B+
Grade 3. A-

Panama Peaberry (Harvest Coffee House)

Region: Panama
Condition: Volcanic soils

Flavor: Clean
Acidity: Bright, citrus, and sweet nuttiness
Body: Light

The acidity was a little weak could not taste all the flavors and it might be a little better a bit useing more beans.

Grade 1. C
Grade 2. D
Grade 3. C

House Blend (Starbucks)

Region: Latin America
Roasted: medium

Blend: Medium-bodied
Acidity: Vibrant
Flavor: Clean, well-balanced

This is an "ok" and only ok cup of coffee.
It is not particularly special, but it's not bad on a Sunday morning before church or on a weekday during school.

Grade 1. D
Grade 2. D
Grade 3. D

Kenya (Intelligenstia)

Region: Kianderi, Miraqua District
Varietal: Sl-28, Sl-34
Altitude: 1600-2000 m.

Flavor: Intense, Black currant, citrus
Acidity: Potent, citric, sweet
Finish; Pink Grapefruit, cholocolate, savory

Delicious roast had a great flavor. The texture was solid but the overall taste was perfect.

Grade 1. A-
Grade 2. A-
Grade 3. A

New Guinea (Intelligenstia)

Region: Pacific
Varietal: Bourbon,Typica
Altitude: 1200-2400

Flavor: Limes, Sweet Spice, Creamy
Acidity: Bright, Lively
Finish: Citric, Rich, Smooth

New Guinea is a good solid cup of coffee. I especially like the Creamy texture.

Grade 1. B
Grade 2. B-
Grade 3. B-