Originally posted by simonsk8r
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Ecuadorian coffee: I had never had one before GC Bibra Lake (not a sponsor, hence the initial) purchased a small shipment as a trial. I bought 500g on the basis that I trust them and we have similar quality standards. Utterly stunning - very small, dense bean (i.e. a bit of a grinder tester) which actually rivals all my favourite coffees whilst being yet another different taste. I went back for seconds (see below). Taste: as unique as Sulawesi Blue in the sense that I know of no near comparison in the cuppa. I will not insult you with the labels "insight" as 5 different coffee tasters would make 5 different comments anyway. FWIW, I would have initially picked it as another Ethiopian heirloom which I had not encountered before - merely a few thousand clicks and a continent away... No way would I have suspected it was a northwestern South America coffee (or America at all). Just shows that great coffees are popping up all over the planet (Panama Geisha anyone?).
Bad news: GC Bibra Lake (i.e. Perth) has just run out. I bought the last Kg a couple of days back and one of the roasters decided to take the last 400(ish) grams home for himself.
Good News: They reckon the new harvest will be available in a couple of months so keep your eyes peeled. Knowing Andy, I would not be surprised at all if he gets some of the next harvest.
"I took the risk": If no one does, the whole field atrophies. If I feel it is a genuine advance, count me in.
TampIt




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