On Blueberries and Coffee

[novasurf]

This summer's blueberry crop here in New Jersey has been phenominal. We're loading up and freezing for the year (no fancy sealing devices, simply a well sealed Ziplock). Sweet, juicy and plump. My sister has taught me how to make her awesome blueberry pie and cobbler. In exchange, we dipped into last years (still amazin') Natural Kello Yirgacheffe. Nice.

Which leads me to what you may want to consider for your green bean purchases:

Now is the time to load up your Sumatras and Central coffees. They're very fresh now so stock up until next years crop. Also Colombia.

Brazil has 15 to 20 million bags carrying over from '07 crops and is VERY likely to have a record sized crop in the coming late '07/'08 release. (Read: no shortages of Brazil coffee as long as mother nature cooperates).

Washed Yirgacheffe is in very high demand so pickin's is getting slim.

Get to know your greenies and they will take care of you. When you buy your green, be sure to get year/lot info on your coffee. Ask "What's new?" Inquiry is the best way to find the hidden gems.