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New Coffee Stock En Route

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:44:20 +0000

Loads of excellent single estate beans from Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Rwanda, India and Colombia and farm-direct Kona from Hawaii! All due in store next week!

single origin – mexico chiapas proish cooperative

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:35:55 +0000

This cup has a very attractive, clean-fruited character from start to finish. In the dry fragrance, there is a mild cherry-vanilla and hint of coffee flower scent, along with hazelnut roast tones. Adding the hot water to brew, wet aromatics reveal caramel and cane sugar with a touch of peach and nut. In the cup the fruit has ample stone fruit characteristics (peach and apricot), malic sweetness, nutty roast tones and medium body. It’s a mild cup overall, lightly fruited, very refined overall. The aftertaste is slightly drying, but sweet and pleasant.

single estate – hawaii ka’anapali maui moka

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:34:37 +0000

A top quality Hawaiian bean from Maui, not Kona! Dry fragrance from this coffee has a muted fruity quality, with a dusting of cocoa powder. The flavors turn to a sweet grain, maple syrup, dark honey, and a Cocoa Puffs chocolate note. On the break there is a bit of sweet melted butter and a touch of chamomile tea. The cup has very low acidity, with a rustic sweetness, intense sweet fruit, and oily body. It has honey and maple sugar flavors, and a nice grain note, like honey wheat puffs. There is a muted, mild chocolate flavor, more like milk chocolate syrup, which is underscored by the thick body.

single estate – brazil sul de minas fazenda sertãozinho

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:33:58 +0000

Wonderful combination of chocolate, caramel and nuts, the typical profile of great coffees from Brazil. This exceptional example also shows spices on the finish, especially a cinnamon note. The acidity is present but not heavy on the citrus, making it a interesting single origin espresso, reminiscent of an Illy light roast. Superb farming techniques from this superior single estate.

Peregrinations February: Costa Rica, Lourdes de Naranjo, Herbazu Farm

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:28:34 +0000

Peregrinations: Monthly Coffee Club

February 2010 selection

Single Estate

Costa Rica, Lourdes de Naranjo, Herbazu Farm

This surprising single estate coffee from Costa Rica behaves quite a bit like a top Kenyan! The cup starts with distinct citrus and mixed fruit aromas with a clear sweetness. The brightness in the cup is definitely lemon blended with berries following with deeper caramel-sweetness notes – very Kenya! A great example of a bright, complex Costa Rican.

From the Importer:

“Cafetalera Herbazu is a well-known farm in the West Valley region, the Lourdes de Naranjo area to be exact. It is on of the early pioneers in independent, small mill coffee farms, the work of the Barrantes family. They grow a type of Villa Sarchi cultivar that they have used for so long, it has become their own mutation in a way. It’s quite a short plant (Villa Sarchi is a dwarf mutation of Bourbon, as is Caturra). The mill and drying patios are right in the center of the farm, which ranges from 1550 to 1700 meters. They don’t employ much shade on the farm, and their particular type of Villa Sarchi seems adapted to this exposure. This offering is a wet-process style estate grade, which is a forced demucilage process (as opposed to traditional fermentation wet-process).”

Reviewed on Yelp

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:48:44 +0000

Just got yet another GREAT order from Peregrine – freshly roasted Brazilian Cerrado – and right on time for our Thanksgiving feast. If you have not had your FREE (seriously – they will come right to your home or office) bespoke coffee tasting yet – you need to check this out. right. now.

Kevin & Louise, the owners are so accomodating and they roast up some of the best KenyaAA, Kona, Guatemalan (DH’s fave) and the aforementioned Brazilian.

I LOVE PEREGRINE!!!

Reviewed on CitySearch

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:38:56 +0000

Citysearch Editorial Review

by Tara Nurin at Citysearch

Coffee addicts must, absolutely must, know about this coffee roasting facility, owned by Kevin Lawrence, who is as obsessed with flavor and freshness as the most punctilious java snob. Lawrence literally scours the earth for the most aromatic and sometimes obscure single-source beans, which he then roasts and sells whole to customers who receive regular deliveries of personalized orders. He makes himself available for tastings, by appointment, to any coffee aficionado, with particular emphasis on potential buyers of his bespoke service. Said service involves him matching a desired flavor profile to a rare bean, which he then ships fresh to his warehouse and stores exclusively for said customer, who then receives regularly scheduled deliveries of a roasted bag timed to adhere to his or her rate of consumption.

Peregrinations November 2009: Bolivia Caranavi Nakhaki Estate Lot C

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:24:04 +0000

Bolivia, Caranavi
Nakhaki Estate Lot “C”
Nelson Olori, Farmer

Here is another fine micro-lot coffee from Bolivia. The complexity of this coffee starts with the first whiff from the cup. There are florals, chocolate and nut with meaty-earthy notes along with a typical coffee aroma. A touch of black cherry and caramel is also present. The flavors reflect Autumn: maple and brown sugar, caramel and fruit. A pinch of lemony citrus comes through too. The mouthfeel is thick, rich and balanced. There are hints of nuts and caramel on finish. This coffee is predominantly deep and dark with occasional bright notes.

The distinctive Nakhaki coffees come from the Uchumachi, Colonia Kantutani, Caranavi Province in the Yungas of La Paz, Bolivia. They are expertly tendered and carefully processed by this small group of organic farmers that protect their environment with shade trees and ecological processing. Their micro-lot coffees include Typica and Red Caturra varieties.

Importer comments: Citric acidity (meyer lemon), sweet, syrupy, balanced body with hints of dark chocolate, sugar cane and red wine. Its silky texture carries forward reminders of vanilla, floral essence and green apple.

New Single Origin – Organic Flores Bajawa Ngura

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:26:16 +0000

We are very happy to offer this excellent Indonesian from the small island of Flores. The cup starts with a slightly fruity nose that follows into the cup. Then the syrupy mouthfeel delivers licorice and dark chocolate. As it cools, walnut notes with hints of honey and vanilla emerge. This very low acidity coffee is a great way to welcome the cold months.

Featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:49:02 +0000

Click here to see the pdf of the article.

Peregrine Coffee Partners with Green Aisle Grocery

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:05:05 +0000

Peregrine Coffee is please to announce a partnership with Green Aisle Grocery.
Our India Monsooned Malabar will be available by the bag.

Green Aisle Grocery
1618 East Passyunk
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Coffee Tasting: Duross & Langel

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:09 +0000

Please join us at Duross & Langel for a coffee tasting event on Saturday, November 7th, from 12p – 4p.

Duross & Langel
117 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 592-7627

Peregrine Coffee Partners with KOO ZEE DOO Restaurant

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:43:59 +0000

Peregrine Coffee is happy to be working with Northern Liberties newest restaurant, KOO ZEE DOO, providing bespoke coffee and espresso.

KOO ZEE DOO is a new BYOB in Northern Liberties inspired by the cuisine and flavors of Portugal. The phonetic name not only refers to the general adjective “cooked” but also to a traditional Portuguese dish, Cozido á Portuguesa. This dish, a boiled dinner with a variety of meats, including smoked sausages and vegetables, has numerous regional variations throughout Portugal and its former colonies.

At the heart of Portuguese cuisine are quality ingredients prepared simply to preserve their distinctive flavors. The Portuguese are a people who express love and friendship through their cooking, and KOO ZEE DOO wants to share that experience with Philadelphia.

Organic Flores

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:28:11 +0000

This outstanding organic coffee starts with a sweet, fruity, floral smell combined with some dustiness. The cup is balanced with a slight tilt toward the acidic, which fades fast. The flavors are big with loads of dark, dark chocolate and bright cherries mixed with a fruit flavor that comes from the tropics – perhaps mango. There are also subtle, delicate floral tones that sneak in. The mouth feel is thick and viscous and provides a nice juiciness. The finish is super clean with slight fruits, dark chocolate, and slight caramel and dulce-de-leche notes. A superb Indonesian.

Peregrinations September 2009: Bolivia Alto Beni Cafe Cascada Jatum Kjari Peaberry

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:52:27 +0000

This unique organic peaberry from Café Cascada starts with an elegant combination of aromas of fruit and nuts. Once in the cup, the flavors include cocoa, a mix of tart and sweet cherries, nut meat, malt, and subtle hints of spice and herbs. The mouthfeel has a light and airy texture and is perfectly balanced, reminding one of chiffon. Although not overtly acidic, a welcome brightness emerges as it cools. The finish is long with cocoa and tart cherry tones. This is a superb, very well balanced coffee.

Importer comments: Sweet chocolate, black cherry, sugar cane, dried stone fruit, syrupy mouth feel, clean, syrah wine, pecans, malt.

Peregrinations August 2009: Yemen Ismaili Mokha

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:46:27 +0000

This curious coffee begins with the aroma of sweet herbs layered with an earthy combination of nuts, meat and roots. The main flavor characteristics are deep, dark and savory, starting with bittersweet, dark chocolate. One particularly unique tone that comes through is licorice. The mouthfeel is dry and comes across as tight and compact. The hints of cinnamon, a little clove, and dark savory herbs follow through to the finish. This coffee improves greatly as it cools and is superb at room temperature.

Now available through the Roaster’s Club

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:22:49 +0000

We are happy to announce that Peregrine Coffee is now available through the Roaster’s Club.

The Best Coffee from the Best Roasters!

Click here to visit their site.

Devon Whole Foods: Tasting and Bean Sale

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:23:40 +0000

Peregrine Coffee will be onsite at the Devon Whole Foods Farmer’s Market on Sunday, August 16, from 11a – 3p.

Our single origin Brazil Cerrado will be available for sale as whole beans and free brewed samples.

Please join us!

Highlighted in Philadelphia Wedding Magazine

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:36:32 +0000

We are thrilled to be highlighted in the Fall 2009 issue of Philadelphia Magazine Wedding.

Peregrinations July 2009: Aged Sumatra Grade One Lintong

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:14:15 +0000

This exceptional and unusual coffee starts off with smells of sweetness, darkness and chocolate with numerous savory spices, and burnt sugar. The flavors pick up where the aroma leaves off with wintry tones of well worn leather, old pipe tobacco, and bittersweet chocolate. The mouthfeel is quite dry and papery with practically no acidity. What emerges at the finish is the typical Sumatran cedar note, especially pronounced as it cools. A great example of an aged bean.