Fun Fact: Mokhtar is the subject of Dave Eggers’ new book, , in which Eggers tells the amazing story of how Port of Mokha came to be!
Coffee/Origin: Yemen Al-Jabal
Variety: Udaini
Process: Natural
Notes: Jasmine, White Peach, and Lingering
PHIL & SEBASTIAN COFFEE ROASTERS
Calgary, Alberta | Founded 2007 by Sebastian Sztabzyb and Phil Robertson
Fun Fact: Jeremy Ho from Phil & Sebastian won the 2013 Canadian Barista Championships, and 2014 CBC winner Ben Put from Phil & Sebastian advanced to the semi-finals of the 2014 World Barista Championship.
Coffee/Origin: Honduras Pedro Moreno
Variety: Pacas
Process: Washed
Notes: Melon, Caramel, and Peach
BONANZA COFFEE ROASTERS
Berlin, Germany | Founded 2006 by Yumi Choi and Kiduk Reus
Fun Fact: Bonanza offers artisanal pastries from the best French pastry chef in Berlin. It took Bonanza 10 years to convince the super small production to sell their croissants to the café. They are so limited that you can only find them at Bonanza a few days of the week. (Source: )
Coffee/Origin: Rwanda Gatare
Variety: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Notes: Goji Berry, Blueberry, and Creamy
THE COFFEE COLLECTIVE
Copenhagen, Denmark | Founded 2008 by Peter N. Dupont, Klaus Thomsen, Casper E. Rasmussen, and Linus Castanho-Törsäter
Fun Fact: All coffee purchased by The Coffee Collective is direct trade, with the intention of supporting and empowering the farmers they work with as much as possible.
Coffee/Origin: Bolivia Finca Alasitas
Variety: Java, Caturra, Gesha
Process: Natural
Notes: Full-Bodied, Spiced, and Malty
ONYX COFFEE LAB
Springdale, Arkansas | Founded 2012 by Jon and Andrea Allen
Fun Fact: Onyx’s website offers full-transparency information on how their green coffees scored, how much they paid the farmers for it, and how much Fair Trade minimum prices were at the time!
Coffee/Origin: Colombia Miguel Loaiza
Variety: Caturra
Process: Washed
Notes: Clementine, Dates, and Allspice
The Fellow Playground will be hosting “We Are The Champions” events this month as well! Stay up-to-date by following along over our .