The origins of coffee are shrouded in myth and great stories. It is commonly believe that coffee plants were first discovered in the Ethiopian province of Kafka. Legend has it that a sheep herder named Kaldi noticed that the sheep he was taking care of would become hyperactive after eating red cherries from a plant native to the area.

  Deciding to see what effects these cherries would have on a human, Kaldi noticed that he also became hyperactive. The story also describes how a monk passed by and scalded Kaldi for his actions. Ironically, it would be monks of this period that would be among the first coffee enthusiants. Monks found that the stimulant qualities of coffee alllowed them to stay awake for a long period of time, which was useful during long periods of praying and meditation. This story would seem to confirm the belief that coffee received it's name from the Ethiopian province of Kaffa, which continues to be a major coffee growing region in the world today.

Cafe Britt 2lb Espresso Whole Bean

2lb Espresso Whole Bean

Espresso Whole Bean

Espresso Cafe Britt is a globally recognized leader within the specialty coffee industry and one of the only coffee companies in the world with the ability to monitor and account for every step in the coffee producing process. We can track a bag of coffee right to the farm where it was harvested. We work hand in hand with small growers to implement sustainable, fair trade practices. As a country of origin roaster, we harvest only 100 SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) grown at altitudes above 1,300 meters above sea level. We hand pick, sun dry in small batches only the choicest beans and ship them fresh right from our plantations. And we are fully commited to quality. Cafe Britt certifications in ISO 9000Quality, ISO 14000  Environmentalm Organic and BASC standards, allow us to constantly monitor and improve our services and products, thus assuring 100 percent satisfaction. Cafe Britt
 

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Costa Rica Espresso

Espresso like you've never had before! It's widely recognized that the natural sweetness and acidity of Costa Rica's pure, mountain-grown Arabica beans make some of the best espresso. Cafe Britt enhances this uniqueness by carefully selecting and slowly roasting only the choicest gourmet coffee beans for a full bodied flavor and rich consistency.

 This is a must have for your espresso, Cappuccino, latte or cafe au lait.

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Costa Rica Dark Roast:

Classic Gourmet Tradition Cafe Britt Dark Roast embodies the tradition of gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Aged red wine, figs and dried fruits mellow it's robust aroma. It's full- bodied flavor of strong coffee and dark chocolate makes for an intense taste sensation. 

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Costa Rica Light Roast:

The Freshness of a Sparkling River. A great way to start your day! With an aroma reminiscent of freshly picked limes and flavor that hints of caramel and apricot, Cafe Britt Light Roast enlives the senses like a crisp sunrise. Firm of character, this high-mountain blend lingers on the palate, with a pleasant, subtle citrus finish.

Price $8.95