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Uncommon, rich, full. Corsica is blended and roasted for richness and possesses a long-lasting coffee finish. In a word, corsica is bold! For those who love rich coffee. Corsica is the quintessential filter coffee with a character all its own.

Thick, flavorful, lasting. Unforgettably dense, phocea is best described as raw and full-bodied. Phocea lends itself to nearly every coffee process, from french press to drip to filter coffee to espresso.

Mineral, smoky, historic. A tribute to the culinary south, this smoky blend with mineral undercurrent creates a polished connection to the rugged roots of agricultural America. Works great using a french press or Melitta.

Cocoa tones, lasting taste. Our tribute to traditional Italian coffee, with truly American upgrades each bean sourced at origin rain forest alliance certified and ethically traded. Works very well with all brewing methods.

Balanced, broad, exclusive. This full-bodied coffee is a true masterpiece with an identity of its own. To appreciate what this is, one must taste it. Works very well with all brewing methods. Preparation and care must be taken for espresso.

A portion of all profits from the sale of Afrique is returned to African coffee-growing communities to provide housing, food, healthcare and education to orphaned children and to support water well drilling as well as other community projects. Earthy, spicy, heartfelt. A blend of distinctly unique coffees from farms in central and east Africa. The flavors and fruitiness of Afrique are best experienced with French press or filter coffee.

This dark filter blend coffee continues our commitment to sourcing coffee from farms that emphasize sustainable practices. Bleu is a seasonal dark roast created with organic USDA coffees from honduras, nicaragua, and peru. With cupping notes of milk chocolate and maraschino, this organic blend is a decadence you can feel good about.

Caramel, nutty, fragrant. Nizza is blended and roasted for softness and sweetness. Our focus is the perfect balance between acidity and bitterness. Nizza blend brews an elegant espresso with a clean and agreeable finish. Nizza is primarily built as an espresso blend, but also works very well with all brewing methods.

We are delighted to present our latest masterpiece, lyon, a first of its kind charitable alliance with leonardo dicaprio. Through purchases of lyon, you will make a significant impact on projects that defend lands and oceans, protect clean water, help endangered species, aid disaster relief and support alternative and green energy efforts. Recommended for french press, espresso or stove top.

Twenty one years ago, todd carmichael sat down in a bustling parisian cafe and sketched out his vision and business plan for a coffee roasting company in philadelphia, la colombe. Todd challenged himself this year, drawing on two decades of experience brewing coffee around the world, to create a blend that would win over the hearts of the classical french purists. The odyssey blend is inspired by his journey back to Paris and was roasted and served for the first time in the historic palais royal.

The small but strong organic coffee industry is heating up, and we are committed to helping it grow. Made entirely USDA organic-certified coffees from ethiopia, honduras, nicaragua, and peru, rouge is a seasonal medium roast with the sophisticated sweetness of currants. Enjoy the pleasing taste, and sustainability, of this toasty espresso blend.

Why you'll love it: richly sweet like a caramel cake, this award-winning Brazilian is perfect for decadent espresso at home, while notes of raspberry also give a creamy sweetness to your drip or pour-over brew. Fazenda santa mariana farm has been under the same ownership for over 50 years and everything on the farm is done with quality in mind. A commitment to excellence doesn't end with the coffee.

Farmers from the highest mountains of southeastern haiti overlooking the caribbean grow coffee the way it has been done for two-hundred years - on small, family-owned farms alongside a diverse mix of shade trees, banana plants, and ground crops. Women cheerfully process and sort the coffee and load up the best grades for export on the colorful Tap tap trucks to be delivered to the shipyards of port au prince.

Win butler and la colombe coffee have partnered to offer a limited presale of rara coffee, a specialty coffee grown in haiti and roasted in philadelphia. The rara coffee was created to support health and agriculture initiatives in haiti. Proceeds from the sale of this coffee will go to support partners in health and haiti coffee academy efforts. Being in the mountains of haiti, it is hard not to think about coffee.

The historic philadelphia neighborhood of fishtown was originally inhabited by members of the turtle clan of the lenni lenape tribe. This section of river bank earned the name fishtown in the 18th century as the home of German-american fisherman benefiting from the plentiful delaware river shad.

Why you'll love it a heavy body and wine-like sweetness sets this very rare Zambian coffee apart. Truly one of our favorites. Story of the bean: severe drought over the last two decades devastated Zambian coffee production with the one exception of the mbuyu farm. This estate is one of the most innovative in Africa and has developed an irrigation system and unique processing techniques.

In the 1940s, coffee consumption was beginning to soar and Brazilian coffee producers struggled to find a coffee tree that could withstand the strong winds and rain in the tropical savannas south of the amazon. The solution was a hybrid plant called catuai, a highly productive dwarf variety prized for its sweetness. With rich chocolate flavor and a full body, the blue diamond is a shining example of a Brazilian catuai.

Hacienda la esmeralda became the most famous coffee farm in the world in 2004 with exceptional lots of the little-known geisha variety. We are thrilled to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of esmeralda's successes by sharing this coffee with you. With lemony acidity and jasmine-like floral qualities, this exceptional coffee embodies the profile of a geisha we love. Hacienda la esmeralda set the world's expectations for a geisha, and to this day defines what it means for coffee to be a luxury.

Why you'll love it: in an exclusive collaboration with the famed hacienda la esmeralda, la colombe brings you the panama honey geisha. The direct result of todd taking one of the best coffees in the world and making it even better, the honey geisha is utterly special. Story of the bean: hacienda la esmeralda is the farm to first introduce the world to the geisha coffee variety and it remains one of the top growers of geishas today.

Why you'll love it you enjoy coffees with a balance of citrusy and savory aromas and a strong backbone of malty sweetness. Story of the bean: in southern zambia, dutch immigrants are growing a variety of coffee primarily found in Kenya.

Why you'll love it: sweet and refined, this bright Ethiopian coffee will please the perfectionist in all of us. Story of the bean: yirg for yirgacheffe, z for zero defect. Ethiopian coffees from the yirgacheffe region are world-renowned for producing distinctively floral and aromatic coffee. "Zero defect" means this coffee is triple sorted by size, color, and density until it reaches a point of near perfection.

This sampler pack includes 2.5-oz tubes featuring three of todd's favorite coffees from around the world. Odyssey blend: twenty one years ago, todd carmichael sat down in a bustling parisian cafe and sketched out his vision and business plan for a coffee roasting company in philadelphia, la colombe.

This sampler pack includes 2.5-oz tubes featuring three of todd's favorite coffees from around the world. Zambia - mubuyu: willem lublinkhof founded the farm in 1971 and with his son jesper has chosen to plant the vaunted sl-28 variety well known for citrusy flavor in coffees from Kenya. Andrew clowes, farm manager, has a German-made roaster on the farm itself and is meticulous in tasting and grading the coffee working towards continuous improvement. Ethiopia yirgz yirg for yirgacheffe, z for zero defect.

Decaf, smooth, uncanny. The quintessential classic coffee with everything: rich flavor and aroma, full body and moderate acidity in perfect balance, yet without the caffeine. Swiss water process. Monte carlo is extraordinary in every infusion process from french press to filter coffee to espresso.

Our salute to traditional Italian-style coffee. Our recipe begins with a handpicked Brazilian coffee and a rare typica varietal heirloom coffee, grown organically in the highest elevation of the Haitian mountains. These beans are then roasted with the finest Ethiopian coffee, resulting in a blend that is perfect for filter yet works well with all brewing methods.

Silky and full-bodied Italian-style coffee with richly mellow taste. Our recipe begins with a handpicked Brazilian coffee and a rare typica varietal heirloom coffee, grown organically in the highest elevation of the Haitian mountains. These beans are then roasted with the finest Ethiopian and Colombian coffees, resulting in a blend that is perfect for espresso yet works well with all brewing methods. We suggest trying the rok espresso maker for best results at home.

The classic cup of Italian-style coffee with everything but the caffeine. Made from handpicked Brazilian coffee beans and organic Sumatran beans grown by small-holders, under shade trees, this blend is decaffeinated with the Swiss water process.

Baker's chocolate, red wine, spices. Blend notes it’s a coffee you know and love, with deep, dark chocolate tones and a bold coffee flavor. Named for an ancient island in the Mediterranean, corsica’s cocoa notes pair beautifully with milk or stand alone, making it the perfect filter coffee for a fulfilling morning. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, and Mexico.

Currant, caramel apple, malt. Blend notes Monaco has all the delicious decadence of a caramel apple. Named for a small principality with a huge historical impact, this coffee fulfills the chocolatey tradition of coffee while verging into exciting fruit flavors. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, and demoratic republic of congo.

Black pepper, green pepper, spices. Blend notes louisiane, a bold, and earthy brew, is a love letter to New Orleans, the original u. S. Coffee town. This blend is about getting back to the roots of the American coffee tradition – and finding that mineral, smoky smoothness that got this country hooked on it in the first place. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Brazil, democratic republic of the congo and Rwanda.

Milk chocolate, pinot noir, chicory. Blend notes this coffee is about a journey – a journey of spices, flavors, ideas. Phocea was inspired by the French city marseille, which historically stood as the european entryway on the spice trail from africa. With a roasty flavor and the aroma of chicory this brew is a gateway to new coffee experiences. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Brazil, Rwanda and democratic republic of congo.

Cocoa, macadamia, sweet cream. Blend notes this dark filter blend coffee continues our commitment to sourcing coffee from farms that emphasize sustainable practices. Bleu is a seasonal dark roast created with organic USDA coffees from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru. With cupping notes of cocoa and sweet cream, this organic blend is a decadence you can feel good about. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru.

Hazelnut and sweet grain. Blend notes the quintessential classic decaf coffee with everything: rich flavor and aroma, full body, and moderate acidity in perfect balance, yet without the caffeine. Monte carlo is extraordinary in every brewing process from French press to filter coffee to espresso. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Colombia.

Dark chocolate, rich, beloved. Take the guesswork out of coffee. The coffee vault allows you to brew like a professional. These coffees are pre-ground, pre-measured and preserved under pressure for freshness so you can make the perfect pot of drip coffee. The coffee: our corsica’s cocoa notes pair beautifully with milk or stand alone, making it the perfect filter coffee. Pre-measured: no mess, no worries. The right amount of coffee for one pot. Pre-ground: a precision granulizer (roller grinder) ensures optimal extraction. Preserved: preserved under pressure using the coffee's own gases, extending its life 5x. Tastes as if it was roasted and ground that day. How to brew: open the vault and empty the contents into your drip filter pour four measuring cups (8 oz. x 4) of water into brewer brew and enjoy! Specs: each box includes (8) coffee vaults each coffee vault contains 1.32 oz. /37.2 g. of coffee shelf life is three months.

Goji berry, brown sugar, star anise. From the geek file producer: smallholder farmers of the kerinci seblat national park region: kerinci altitude: 1200 - 1500 m variety: andung sari, sigararutang, p88, tim-tim, bor-bor process: honey cupping notes: goji berry, brown sugar, star anise why you'll love it: this sumatra kerinci is dried in the pulp of its fruit resulting in a clean and refined cup reminiscent of the depth and complexity of fresh fruit. Exhibiting the wild and lush characteristics of its unspoiled environment, kerinci honey creates a singularly intoxicating cup. Story of the bean: kerinci seblat national park is the largest national park on the island of sumatra. The park's remarkably sheltered habitat supports more tigers than inhabit all of Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and China combined. This natural paradise, on the slopes of Indonesia's largest volcano, also produces some of asia's most highly prized coffee.

Burnt caramel, crunchy brownie, toffee. Lyon is a coffee with a gentle nature, both in flavor and spirit. Nutty-sweet notes of almond take on a smooth, toasty flavor that makes for an easy-drinking cup. The impact of this coffee is larger than the taste – proceeds from this bag will help build the financial foundation for our philanthropic and community initiatives.

Milk chocolate, nuts, brownie. Blend notes nizza is a medium roast blend that hits at the heart of sweet. It’s named for the city of nice, France, hometown of our co-founder jp and home to some of the best honey in the world. True to its name, this coffee exemplifies a honey-sweet, roasted nuttiness. It’s one of our longstanding favorites and the coffee we use for espresso in all la colombe cafes.

Chocolate truffle, black plum, amaretto. From the geek file producer: maria victoria solis de landaverde farm: finca el escorpian locality: la palma, chalatenango process: fully washed and sun-dried variety: pacas, catimor altitude: 1, 200 masl cupping notes: chocolate truffle, black plum, amaretto why you'll love it: on her small five acre farm, maria victoria has spent the last 10 years perfecting her coffee production process. The result is the highest quality el salvadorean coffee available, offering an unparalleled sweetness evocative of stone fruit and chocolate confections. Story of the bean: maria victoria married into coffee 10 years ago through her husband, who was born into a coffee-growing family. Managing finca el escorpion, maria focuses on the most sensitive aspects of production, drying, and processing, to ensure that the coffee's most delicate flavors are fully expressed. Maria's exacting specifications bring us a clean and complex coffee with vivacious fruit flavors balanced by nut and chocolate characteristics.

From the geek file location: nyakabuye sector mill: gaseke washing station process: fully washed variety: red bourbon altitude: 1, 500 m cupping notes: rainier cherry, creme brulee, juniper berry why you'll love it: a highly advanced sorting and drying process creates this coffee of unparalleled clarity and complexity. Dynamic herbal aromas and sweet cherry-like acidity are balanced by notes of caramelized sugar in a harmonious unity of flavor. Story of the bean: in the early 1930's, rwandan coffee focused on producing low quality beans at a high volume. After the rwandan genocide of 1994, as the war-torn nation began to rebuild, producers moved from rudimentary coffee drying to centralized washing stations to improve quality. Today, rwandan bourbon is recognized globally for its refined complexity and depth of flavor. This selection produces a refreshing rush of berry sweetness in an elegant full body.

Cupping notes: macaron, allspice, apricot why you'll love it in celebration of the neighborhood surrounding our Chicago cafes and roastery, we've created the Bucktown blend. A full-bodied offering with notes of silky caramel and baking spice, Bucktown evokes a calm center within the buzzing metropolitan tumult. Blend notes: as the location of our first roastery outside of Philadelphia, Chicago has long been our second home. The Bucktown neighborhood there has been a new home for innumerable immigrants from diverse origins for over a century. Traditionally known for its vital polish and latin American communities, Bucktown is a place whose people celebrate tradition while trailblazing their own path in the new world. The coffees in Bucktown are blended in the european tradition but roasted to accentuate a caramel-like sweetness and lively acidity in a modern, progressive and truly American style. Blend ingredients: Brazil, Guatemala, Nicaragua.

Producer: the moscardini family region: state of são paulo altitude: 900-1, 050 meters variety: mundo novo, yellow catuaí, obatã, topázio and tupi process: natural, controlled fermentation cupping notes: merlot, vanilla bean, pomegranate why you'll love it: this rare selection from the highlands of the state of são paulo displays flavors never before seen in Brazilian coffee. Rich caramel flavors support aromas of fine red wine and the sweetness of ripe berries. Story of the bean: we’re all familiar with the distinctly nutty flavor of Brazilian coffee however, this offering is the result of a ground-breaking experiment in drying. In a process called controlled fermentation, flavors are created by utilizing microorganisms in much the same as in wine and beer production. The result is a remarkably fruit forward coffee displaying flavors of grapes and dark chocolate. This iconoclastic coffee creates an endlessly complex cup.

Why you'll love it: named for the Philadelphia neighborhood that's home to our flagship café, the fishtown seasonal blend has bright fruit flavors and ample balance. As complex and eclectic as our hometown. Blend notes: the historic neighborhood of fishtown, in northeast Philadelphia, was originally inhabited by members of the turtle clan of the lenni lenape tribe, a matriarchal, family-oriented people. After colonization, this section of river bank earned the name "fishtown" in the 18th century as the home of German-American fisherman benefiting from the plentiful Delaware river. This carefully blended and roasted selection of beans from around the world changes seasonally and represents the eclectic, ever-changing neighborhood we call home.

Why you'll love it: named after la colombe’s first West-coast roastery, this seasonal blend offers rich chocolate and nut flavors with abundant sweetness. A coffee to complement a community rooted in craft and culture. Blend notes: frogtown in Los Angeles began as a collection of Mexican-American communities within chavez ravine in the early 20th century and is now a burgeoning center for art, culture and community. This carefully blended coffee, roasted in small batches, showcases what incredible coffees from disparate origins can create when combined. It pays homage to a neighborhood that is as diverse as it is rich in culture.

Rom the geek file producer: Eastern highlands region: Eastern highlands variety: typica, arusha, bourbon process: fully washed and sun-dried altitude: 1, 300 - 1, 600 m cupping notes: blackberry, prosecco, brown sugar why you'll love it: a perennial favorite, coffee from Papua New Guinea consistently offers a rich brew showcasing deep caramel flavors balanced with a refreshing light acidity. Eastern highlands produces a comforting and mellow cup with subtle aromas of berries and stone fruit. Story of the bean: the world has enjoyed almost a century of distinctive and flavorful coffee from the central mountain range of Papua New Guinea. Those highlands support thousands of producers who maintain small coffee gardens consisting of as few as 20 plants. The arokara cooperative in the Eastern highlands is one of the groups collecting cherry from these gardens and ensuring only well-processed high-quality coffee is delivered. This hand-selected lot creates an effervescent cup, sparkling with the light acidity of white grapes balanced by the earthy sweetness of molasses and blackberries.

Blend notes Haiti is a country that is close to our hearts. It’s where we went from sourcing to growing, working with Haitian farmers to found the Haiti coffee academy, a model coffee farm complete with a nursery, wet mill, tool-lending program and community water supply system. The for Haiti blend represents our commitment to supporting farming families and revitalizing the once great Haitian coffee industry.

Blend notes the small but strong organic coffee industry is heating up and we are committed to helping it grow. Made entirely with fair trade and organic-certified coffees from Ethiopia, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru, rouge is a seasonal medium roast with the sweetness of maraschino cherries. Enjoy the pleasing taste and sustainability of this toasty espresso blend. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, and Rwanda.

From the geek file country: Brazil region: cerrado minero process: pulped natural variety: catuai altitude: 800-1, 300 meters cupping notes: sage, dried apples, roasted peanuts why you'll love it: Brazilian coffees are known for their deep cocoa notes. One of our more darkly roasted single-origin coffees, this natural-processed coffee has strong sweetness and nuttiness. Story of the bean: in the 1940s, coffee consumption was beginning to soar and Brazilian coffee producers struggled to find a coffee tree that could withstand the strong winds and rain in the tropical savannas South of the amazon. The solution was a hybrid plant called catuai, a highly productive dwarf variety prized for its sweetness. With rich chocolate flavor and a full body, the blue diamond is a shining example of a Brazilian catuai.

From the geek file: farm: santa barbara estate city: antioquia, Colombia altitude: 1, 400-2, 000 meters varietal: Colombia and caturra process: washed decaffeination process: water process cupping notes: lemon, caramel, cola why you'll love it: our single origin decaf is bright and complex beyond all expectations for a decaffeinated coffee. Sweet citrus and effervescent cola flavors make for a rich experience. The story of the bean: like all great colombian coffees, our santa barbara decaf is grown in the perfect coffee habitat at high altitudes in rich volcanic soil. Only the ripest cherries were harvested and meticulous care was given when milling and drying. The beans are then painstakingly sorted to ensure only those meeting exact specifications were given the santa barbara name before they undergo one final step - water processed decaffeination. Santa barbara delivers all the amazing qualities that have made colombian coffee so loved throughout the world. It just happens to be decaf.

Blend notes africa. It’s where coffee originated. It’s home to thousands of farmers who cultivate the beautiful coffee fruit and home to the heart of our founder, todd carmichael. This brew showcases the fruity potential of coffee without abandoning the traditional coffee flavors of cocoa and warm spices. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Ethiopia, Rwanda and democratic republic of congo.

From the geek file producer: smallholder farmers region: kayanza province altitude: 1, 600-1, 900 m variety: red bourbon process: natural cupping notes: strawberry cream, nougat, pomelo why you'll love it: an immaculately clean naturally-processed coffee from the great lakes region of East africa, this full-bodied offering boasts a vibrant sweetness with intense fruit-forward acidity. An unforgettable experience in celebration of the continent that coffee calls home. Story of the bean: the nile river pours forth from its source in the kayanza region of Burundi. From there it will travel across dessert, grassland and forest to the Mediterranean sea over 4000 miles away. The same rain that falls on the mountains of kayanza to birth this river also nourish the cherries producing this incredibly dynamic coffee. From the headwaters of africa's greatest river, kayanza is the product of thousands of producers and five washing stations across the kayanza province region. As a result of precise natural processing, this coffee exhibits the highest intensity of fruit characteristics. The result marks a new level of quality in coffees from Burundi, producing a rich and rare cup.

From the geek file producer: aprocassi cooperative region: cajamarca altitude: 1, 600-2, 000 meters variety: typica, caturra, bourbon process: fully washed cupping notes: fudge, mandarin, toffee why you'll love it: a rich history of coffee cultivation in Peru has resulted in this incredibly clean and complex offering. Surprisingly sweet with notes of floral citrus, el guayacan is the pinnacle of quality in Peruvian coffee. Story of the bean: in the andes mountains of Northern Peru, at the edge of the amazon, the producers of cajamarca have banded together to improve quality, increase productivity and advocate for fair trade. Although it's the second largest coffee growing region in Peru, it is also the poorest. The cooperative now enables the smallholder farmers to produce extraordinary coffee in this perfectly suited environment, while also offering fair compensation. The el guayacan shows a depth of complexity in it's chocolate-like sweetness and light floral qualities. A shining success and bright future for Peruvian producers.

From the geek file country: Ethiopia region: yirgacheffe county: kochere altitude: 1, 850-2, 100 meters varietal: heirloom process: fully-washed and triple-sorted cupping notes: lemon zest, peach, vanilla why you’ll love it: heirloom coffee varieties from the yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia are known for their citrus flavors. Sweet and refined, this bright ethiopian coffee will please the perfectionist in all of us. Story of the bean: yirg for yirgacheffe, z for zero defect. Ethiopian coffees from the yirgacheffe region are world-renowned as distinctively floral and aromatic. "zero defect" means this coffee was triple sorted by size, color and density until it reaches a point of near-perfection. Workers at the mill are paid well to sort the coffee seeds by hand, meaning only the very best beans make it to la colombe. This pure expression of these heirloom varietals results in a coffee with sweet, citrusy notes.

From the geek file farm: resguardo inga aponte producer: pablo andres guerrero region: narino altitude: 2000m variety: geisha process: washed cupping notes: tangerine, cava, chamomile why you'll love it: the famous geisha coffee plant is known for it's world-changing fruit flavors. This exuberant geisha grown at an exceptionally high altitude and painstakingly hand picked produces a lively effervescent and floral cup. Story of the bean: an architect by profession, pablo guerrero is a native of narino who purchased a farm outside the city of pasto in 2000. Originally growing wheat and fruit, mr. Guerrero transitioned to specialty coffee in 2011 and has applied an architect's attention to detail in growing the highest quality geisha in the region. These geisha plants have taken to the farm's high altitude by developing complex sugars and acids that we experience as sparkling wine and citrus flavors. An extraordinary flavor from an extraordinary producer.

From the geek file country: Colombia department: huila municipality: oparapa producers: asociacion san roque process: fully washed and sun-dried variety: caturra altitude: 1500-1700 meters cupping notes: clementines, cherry cola, chocolate why you’ll love it: colombian coffee has long been loved throughout the world for it's drinkability. This smooth, balanced coffee is our interpretation of the classic, popular colombian style, with exceptional sweetness, and subtle flavors of citrus, grape, and cherry. Story of the bean: producers in the san roque association process and dry their own coffees and deliver them to quality analyst, duver rojas, who tastes the coffees every day and pays incentives for the best beans the farmers' hard work on the steep hillsides unfolding below the san roque monastery and above the magdalena river created this coffee of refined sweetness.

Blend notes the quintessential classic decaf coffee with everything: rich flavor and aroma, full body, and moderate acidity in perfect balance, yet without the caffeine. Monte carlo is extraordinary in every brewing process from French press to filter coffee to espresso. Blend ingredients: crafted with specialty coffee beans from Colombia.

From the geek file: farm: santa barbara estate city: antioquia, Colombia altitude: 1, 400-2, 000 meters varietal: Colombia and caturra process: washed decaffeination process: water process cupping notes: lemon, caramel, cola why you'll love it: our single origin decaf is bright and complex beyond all expectations for a decaffeinated coffee. Sweet citrus and effervescent cola flavors make for a rich experience. The story of the bean: like all great colombian coffees, our santa barbara decaf is grown in the perfect coffee habitat at high altitudes in rich volcanic soil. Only the ripest cherries were harvested and meticulous care was given when milling and drying. The beans are then painstakingly sorted to ensure only those meeting exact specifications were given the santa barbara name before they undergo one final step - water processed decaffeination. Santa barbara delivers all the amazing qualities that have made colombian coffee so loved throughout the world. It just happens to be decaf.

In honor of our birthday, la colombe put together this bundle of our first three coffees: corsica, nizza and phocea. These delicious blends have stood the test of time and are still our top selling coffees 25 years later. Get your hands on these la colombe originals and celebrate with us! 🎂 corsica: a coffee you know and love, with deep, dark chocolate tones and a bold coffee flavor. Named for an ancient island in the Mediterranean, corsica’s cocoa notes pair beautifully with milk or stand alone, making it the perfect filter coffee for a fulfilling morning and is the blend we offer on drip in all our cafes. Nizza: a medium roast blend that hits at the heart of sweet. It’s named for the city of nice, France, hometown of our co-founder jp and home to some of the best honey in the world. True to its name, this coffee exemplifies a honey-sweet, roasted nuttiness. It’s one of our longstanding favorites and the coffee we use for espresso in all la colombe cafes. Phocea: a journey of spices, flavors, ideas, phocea was inspired by the French city marseille, which historically stood as the european entryway on the spice trail from africa. With a roasty flavor and just a hint of black pepper, this brew is a gateway to new coffee experiences.

Our fan favorite coffees together at last, kinda like a greatest hits album. Corsica: dark roast you know and love, with deep, dark chocolate tones and a bold coffee flavor. Nizza: medium roast blend that hits at the heart of sweet. Our go-to espresso beans for our cafe espresso. Monaco: dark roast coffee that has all the delicious decadence of a chocolate-covered currant.

This pack includes a complimentary 12 oz. bag of our house espresso blend, nizza and two sets of our la colombe espresso demitasse cups and saucers. It's the same ceramic set we use to serve espresso and macchiatos in our cafes, with angled sides and a convenient handle. The perfect thing to take your at-home espresso set-up to the next level.

This gift box includes six samples of our most sought after and current seasonal workshop coffees. All are light to medium roasts to accentuate their inherent sweetness and fruit-forward notes.

Both of these blends are dark roasted, indulgent and chocolaty. This perfect pair pack celebrates the best and most classic flavors of coffee. Treat yourself to a little cocoa in your morning cup - you deserve it! Corsica - it’s a coffee you know and love, with deep, dark chocolate tones and a bold coffee flavor. Named for an ancient island in the Mediterranean, corsica’s cocoa notes pair beautifully with milk or stand alone, making it the perfect filter coffee for a fulfilling morning. Cupping notes: baker's chocolate, red wine, spices bleu - this dark filter blend coffee continues our commitment to sourcing coffee from farms that emphasize sustainable practices. Bleu is a seasonal dark roast created with organic USDA coffees from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru. With cupping notes of cocoa and sweet cream, this organic blend is a decadence you can feel good about. Cupping notes: cocoa, macadamia, sweet cream share one box with your perfectly paired partner or keep both to yourself (we won't tell!).

A collection of blends that are rich in flavor, story and reason. Africa - this blend is inspired by africa, where coffee originated and home to thousands of farmers who cultivate the beautiful coffee fruit. This brew showcases the fruity potential of coffee without abandoning the traditional coffee flavors of cocoa and warm spices. For Haiti - this blend has notes of chocolate, vanilla and black pepper and represents our commitment to supporting farming families and revitalizing the once great Haitian coffee industry louisiane - this bold and earthy brew is a love letter to New Orleans, the original u. S. Coffee town. This blend is about getting back to the roots of the American coffee tradition – and finding that mineral, smoky smoothness that got this country hooked on it in the first place.

La colombe tea and tisane is a collection of teas and herbal blends thoughtfully curated to elevate the tea experience. This expertly curated selection allows you to drink tea all day, packaged in a complimentary holiday gift box. Morning: yunnan breakfast black tea this organic black tea reveals citrusy, sweet, and malty notes, creating an elevated version of the classic breakfast black tea. Noon: genmaicha green tea this organic green tea is gently steamed to preserve the vibrant green color and fresh flavor like that of spring greens. Night: golden turmeric tisane wind down and warm up with this decaffeinated organic tisane, featuring warming spices like ginger and turmeric.

Coffee is America's unofficial national drink. To celebrate the way coffee brings people together in conversation, we gathered some of our favorite blends to create the red, white and brew pack: fishtown: named for the Philadelphia neighborhood that's home to our flagship café, the fishtown seasonal blend has bright fruit flavors and ample balance. As complex and eclectic as our hometown. Corsica: the quintessential morning coffee, with a flavor profile that americans know and love. Deep, dark chocolate tones create a bold coffee-forward flavor that pairs great with cream and sugar. Africa: africa. It’s where coffee originated. It’s home to thousands of farmers who cultivate the beautiful coffee fruit and home to the heart of our founder, todd carmichael. This brew showcases the fruity potential of coffee without abandoning the traditional coffee flavors of cocoa and warm spices.