{"title":"Coffee","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bohemian-blend","title":"Bohemian Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur first blend. Founders TJ and Julie Farichild are self-described vagabonds, who spent their 20s traveling in a VW camper van before putting down roots in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Bohemian Blend was an ode to their lifestyle on the road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor TJ and Julie, it was important that their first blend tasted adventurous. The goal was to serve a rich, heavy-bodied drip coffee that was balanced with some edgy brightness. Bohemian Blend takes you on a journey but keeps you grounded along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446342283511,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446342316279,"sku":null,"price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446342349047,"sku":null,"price":121.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/products\/bohemian-blend-12oz-smaller.png?v=1711806764"},{"product_id":"heartmender-espresso","title":"Heartmender Espresso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed as a response to rapid changes within the coffee industry in the late 2000s, this blend represents Commonplace’s desire to find our place in that scene. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early days of specialty coffee’s third wave, founders TJ and Julie Fairchild visited New York City. The espresso they tasted there felt like a revelation and a step forward for the industry. TJ and Julie wanted to create something that would be a comfortable middle ground between tradition and modernity, a sweet and chocolaty espresso that would pair seamlessly with milk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446342512887,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446342545655,"sku":null,"price":52.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446342578423,"sku":null,"price":123.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/products\/heartmender-espresso-12oz-smaller.png?v=1711806702"},{"product_id":"morning-blend","title":"Morning Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated when guests expressed an interest in something that was missing from our lineup at the time. They wanted an everyday drip blend for classic coffee lovers that was smooth, light, and easy to drink with breakfast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe didn’t want to reinvent the wheel with Morning Blend – we just wanted to refine it. Throughout its evolution, this coffee keeps it simple, with a focus on balance, mouthfeel, and body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446342906103,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446342938871,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446342971639,"sku":null,"price":127.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/products\/morning-blend-12oz-smaller.png?v=1711806754"},{"product_id":"perpetual-espresso","title":"Perpetual Espresso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur roasting and green buying team wanted to create a blend that had perpetually changing components but a consistent flavor profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this in mind, the team also set out to create an espresso that was easy to dial in – a game changer for our baristas working in a fast-paced environment. That ease of adjustment means this coffee works beautifully for the home barista, creating bright, nuanced shots of espresso every time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446343004407,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446343037175,"sku":null,"price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446343069943,"sku":null,"price":121.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/products\/perpetual-12oz.png?v=1710645716"},{"product_id":"all-day-blend","title":"All Day Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea for a dark roast began when a wholesale client reached out with a new perspective. As specialty coffee professionals, we often try to find coffee that stands out from a crowd. But as restaurateurs, our clients dreamed of serving a coffee that didn’t compete with their high-caliber breakfast offerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey asked us to create something that would work alongside their menu and elevate a classic diner experience. Part of replicating a diner-style coffee meant providing coffee that pairs well with cream but can also stand alone, and most importantly, that tastes great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446352736503,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446352703735,"sku":null,"price":52.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446352670967,"sku":null,"price":124.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/products\/all-day-blend-12oz-smaller.png?v=1710645864"},{"product_id":"sorens-project","title":"Soren’s Project • Colombia","description":"\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cbe7a78 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cbe7a78\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5853c9d\" data-id=\"5853c9d\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90dec27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-data-tabs\" data-id=\"90dec27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-data-tabs.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--coffee-information panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-coffee-information\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-coffee-information\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoren’s Project was our first blend, named after Commonplace Coffee owners TJ and Julie Fairchild’s first-born child. Through the years, Soren’s Project has evolved from a blend to a single origin coffee. Now, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas we continue to advance and refine our coffee program, we have re-worked this offering back into a blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e And the redevelopment process involved the very person the blend was originally named for: Soren Fairchild\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the help of Soren and the Commonplace Coffee roasting team, Soren’s Project is comprised of coffee from the Grupo Mártir and Divino Niño cooperatives, located in Huila, Colombia. Their hard work has resulted in a sweet coffee with cherry notes as well as a malic, apple-like acidity. We are excited to share this signature blend that not only highlights these incredible producers but also Soren’s skill set and palate, which contributed to the continued story of this special coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44446352998647,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44446353031415,"sku":null,"price":58.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44446353064183,"sku":null,"price":138.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Sorens_Project_web_12oz.png?v=1762807808"},{"product_id":"yuki-minami-brazil","title":"Yuki Minami • Brazil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuki Minami’s coffee has played a vital role in Commonplace Coffee’s lineup since 2021. We purchase this coffee via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croptocup.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop to Cup Importers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised on a coffee farm in Rio Paranaíba, Minas Gerais in Brazil, Yuki Minami never thought she would work in the coffee industry. After a career in São Paulo working for multinational agribusiness companies, Yuki realized that her hometown coffee industry needed a representative, so she moved back with her father to pursue the opportunity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuki is a very busy person, overseeing the operations of her two farms (Fazendas Santo Antonio and Olhos D’Água), as well being the CEO of a complex coffee exporting company, Aequitas, that removes intermediaries during the exporting process and, in turn, helps uplift other women farmers in her community. Yuki is building a network for the next generation of farmers Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil, many of which (Yuki included!) are of Japanese-Brazilian descent. This patriotic group is proud of their state and wants nothing more than to see their coffee on menus worldwide. They challenge the regional status quo of selling lower-grade commodity coffee by growing and promoting specialty coffee. Yuki is one of many young farmers that are trying to bring a new perspective to the specialty coffee industry in Brazil and discover what is possible for their families' farms. Her efforts and successes are helping to push the needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuki’s coffee is very important to us here at Commonplace Coffee. Not only because her coffee is great, her beliefs and actions in the industry also align with our mission near-perfectly. We selected this coffee to highlight Yuki’s community-building work in the coffee industry. This coffee is perfect for everyday drinking: it’s sweet, balanced, and chocolate forward, with a kiss of acidity. We love this coffee and are sure you will too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":44827265695991,"sku":"","price":23.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":44827272446199,"sku":"","price":55.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":44827272642807,"sku":"","price":131.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/12oz_Yuki_2025_bag_front.png?v=1743522193"},{"product_id":"decaf-mina-rica-colombia","title":"Decaf Mina Rica • Colombia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated just outside Medellín, Colombia is a coffee farm called Mina Rica. It is owned and operated by Carolina Posada, a young, third generation coffee farmer. The Commonplace Coffee team first met Carolina in 2023, when she wandered into our Headquarters \u0026amp; Roastery with green coffee samples. We immediately felt a connection to Carolina’s mission, and tasting her incredible coffee sealed the deal! This coffee is decaffeinated using an organic compound known as ethyl acetate (EA), which is a natural byproduct of sugarcane refinery. EA preserves the inherent flavor of green coffee, while functioning as a solvent. We have a unique buying relationship with Carolina and her team, who deliver their coffee to our warehouse. There is no importer or exporter, and money changes hands directly between Commonplace Coffee and Mina Rica. This form of “direct trade” is very uncommon in the coffee industry, and it is special that we’re able to spend time in person with one of the people who produces the coffee we roast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected this coffee to deepen our relationship with Carolina Posada. This coffee has a very classic flavor profile for a decaf from Colombia. It is soft and subtly acidic, with rich chocolate notes and a slight fruitiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":49170811584759,"sku":null,"price":23.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":49170811617527,"sku":null,"price":55.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":49170811650295,"sku":null,"price":131.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/decaf_mina_rica_12oz_product_photo_2024.png?v=1729625654"},{"product_id":"decaf-abdo-aba-mecha-ethiopia","title":"Decaf Abdo Aba Mecha • Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our second time purchasing coffee from Abdo Aba Mecha in Ethiopia, via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ositocoffee.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsito Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/addisexporter.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddis Exporter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbdo Aba Mecha entered the coffee export scene five years ago, after inheriting a 30-hectare estate in Illbu Kebele, within the scenic Gomma Woreda district. Abdo met and began working with Osito in late 2023 after hearing glowing reviews from some of his friends and neighbors. (Abdo is actually neighbors of Nesru Aba Nura and Mensur Abahika, whom we also purchase coffee from!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbdo is committed to excellence, and it shows in his meticulous processing approach, capitalizing on his farm’s elevation and the JARC 74110 variety for its’ remarkable quality. In processing, Abdo’s precision stands out: only the ripest cherries undergo a careful examination before being placed on raised beds, where they dry for about 14 days until reaching the optimal moisture content (in this case, 10.5%). Beyond coffee, Abdo is a devoted father of four who cherishes time with his children. He is also a very passionate soccer fan, especially of the Premier League and his beloved Arsenal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee was selected for decaffeination by Osito, not Abdo. This offering is actually two different lots of coffee: one is a washed lot of the JARC 74110, and the other is a natural lot of the same variety! This coffee was blended after processing and shipped to the Coffein Compagnie decaf processing facility in Bremen, Germany via ethyl acetate. Once it arrived, the green coffee is treated with steam to remove the outermost layer of the coffee, the silverskin. The water content of the coffee is increased to open up the cell structure. Then, a water-ethyl acetate-solution is used to extract the caffeine from the coffee in several steps, where the caffeine diffuses from the coffee and into the solvent-water-solution around it. After this, steam is used to “flush” the remaining ethyl acetate from the coffee, which is finally dried to their initial moisture content before decaffeination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving forward, we are planning to carry two decaf offerings at any given time: a staple decaf offering from Colombia, and a rotating decaf offering. We love decaf here at Commonplace, and we thought it was time to expand on our offerings and shine more light on delicious decaf coffees from all over the coffee producing world! This coffee has a very interesting flavor profile and, we think, is a real treat for any coffee lover. We get velvety chocolate notes and feel, fruitiness that reminds us of persimmon and citrus zest, and a vivid cola finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":50501733548279,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":50501733581047,"sku":null,"price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":50501733613815,"sku":null,"price":130.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Decaf_Abdo_Aba_Mecha_web_12oz.png?v=1771537096"},{"product_id":"aak-cooperative-papua-new-guinea","title":"AAK Cooperative • Papua New Guinea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our first year purchasing coffee from the AAK Cooperative (AAK), via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croptocup.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop to Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This coffee is replacing Kunjin as our ‘staple’ offering from Papua New Guinea! We were introduced to the AAK by one of our importing partners, Crop to Cup, in 2023, and they have been working with AAK since 2011. We believe their relationship has been built to last, and we want to support both of their goals and vision for the future by being a consistent partner who purchases from them annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee comes from 64 different “house-lines”, or single-family villages, each with languages and traditions uniquely their own. What binds them is a creole language called Tok Pisin (despite the over 850 languages spoken throughout the country!) and their membership in AAK. The name itself stands for Apo, Angra, and Kange; all words for “Unity” in three major local languages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAAK has historically been led by Brian Kuglame, who tragically passed away in 2022. Following his passing, the central leadership structure of the cooperative weakened, devolving to the “cluster” level, (these clusters are a way to denote different village groupings operating within the coop) with much of the day-to-day organizing carried forward by Crop to Cup’s exporting partner, PNGCE, and their lead coordinator, Regina Lusaro. Cooperative export structures have always been challenged by PNG’s linguistic and cultural diversity, however AAK has stood apart as an exception: uniting farmers across the Western, Central, and Eastern Highlands into cohesive clusters committed to quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach harvest in PNG is shaped by whether groups maintain cohesion, whether washing stations stay active, and whether coffee makes it past intermediaries without being sold elsewhere. More than 80% of PNG’s coffee comes from smallholders with tiny plots of land, very low yields, and little to no infrastructure connecting them. Additionally, middlemen play an outsized role in moving cherries down from remote highland villages; while these middlemen extend access, they also complicate the link between producer and buyer, making promotion of quality coffee more difficult. The country offers extraordinary coffees, but we are told turning that potential into reliable, traceable supplies remains as challenging as it is rewarding. Few organizations in PNG have so successfully brought so many disparate groups together, and AAK continues to hold coffee at the center of that effort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAAK is the embodiment of what we think coffee is all about. We chose to work with this coffee because we feel that the story and message of the AAK Cooperative is beautifully in line with our philosophy and theory behind green buying. We are honored to be a part of the work that these farmers do, to highlight their coffee to the best of our abilities, and to share and enjoy it with the communities we serve. This coffee is clean, sweet like brown sugar and has notes of chocolate, walnuts, cranberries and raisins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":50513905811703,"sku":null,"price":21.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":50513905844471,"sku":null,"price":52.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":50513905877239,"sku":null,"price":123.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/AAK_Cooperative_web_12oz.png?v=1771881983"},{"product_id":"hulikere-estate-india","title":"Hulikere Estate • India","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our second year purchasing coffee from Shreedev and Sushmita Hulikere, via our friends at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ositocoffee.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsito Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShreedev and Sushmita manage Hulikere Estate, a sprawling 100 hectare farm, with over 100 year-round employees. This is a big deal: positions like a coffee picker, for example, tend to be a seasonal labor force, and by offering more stable work, Hulikere has a base of a very skilled team that knows what it takes to produce higher quality coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHulikere Estate is also a part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaadkaapi\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaadKaapi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collective, which focuses on integrating the systems of coffee production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealongside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the natural environment. To put it more clearly: these producers prioritize the health of their farmland and forests before coffee cultivation. They believe that, in the face of our shared climate crisis, conservation of local biodiversity should be the primary goal, using coffee as a tool for that care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll coffee at Hulikere is hand picked and processed within the same day. Processing techniques include float removal, disc pulping, natural fermentation, and meticulous drying in clay brick yards. This is a massive feat, thanks to their year-round workers, that contributes to the impressive quality of their coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected this coffee to continue showcasing Hulikere Estate, as well as highlight the consistency of coffee from Chikmagalur, India. Over the last 3 years, we’ve purchased many coffees from India, and washed lots like this one remind us of what makes India’s terroir so special. This coffee has complex nutty and umami notes of sesame and pistachio, a caramel-like sweetness\/finish, and lingering notes of dried mango and baking spices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":50643942441207,"sku":null,"price":23.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":50643942473975,"sku":null,"price":55.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":50643942506743,"sku":null,"price":131.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Hulikere_Estate_web_12oz.png?v=1775138912"},{"product_id":"tanger-blend","title":"Tanger Blend","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re incredibly excited to introduce this offering as our 2026-2027 year-long donation blend! This coffee is presented in collaboration with Pittsburgh hockey icon Kris Letang, with proceeds benefiting a nonprofit close to our hearts, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beneficio.inc\/\"\u003eBeneficio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe connected with Kris many months ago through our friend and wholesale partner Derek Davies of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cafeconmigo.com\/\"\u003eCafe Conmigo\u003c\/a\u003e. At the time, it was simply an opportunity to engage with someone passionate about coffee, who wanted to learn more about sourcing, roasting, and tasting. As conversation continued, it was clear that Kris puts the same level of passion he has on ice into other parts of his life, including coffee. We were honored to work with him to create this blend that gives back to the coffee community and our partners at origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProceeds from Tanger Blend benefit Beneficio, a nonprofit founded by members of importer\/exporter \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ositocoffee.com\/\"\u003eOsito Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e. Beneficio was founded on Osito’s desire to make a bigger and longer lasting impact on the lives of people in the communities in which they work. Their primary goal is to address environmental, social, and emergency issues in coffee and cacao producing communities that go above and beyond paying more for their raw material. Beneficio hopes to listen intently to the needs of the communities and address some of these issues head on in collaborative ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKris is big fan of espresso and his ideal cup of coffee is nutty, chocolatey, and smooth. These descriptors often apply to coffees from across Central America. As such, that is where our initial search for blend components started. When we held a tasting with Kris to learn more about his coffee preferences, we found that he was very fond of Mexican coffees we had to sample from Chiapas and Oaxaca. We toyed around with combinations of blends and he loved the synergy between the soft, silky and chocolatey Mexican profiles and the clean, bright and fruity profiles of East African coffees. Together we found a blend profile that was sweet, nutty and had deep, rich flavors of dates and other dried fruits, sweet baking spices and chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this blend changes and evolves over the next year, expect elite play from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Big 3: Mexico, Burundi and Ethiopia. Together they will create a sweet and comfortable coffee that will be sure to make it a hockey morning in Pittsburgh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":50823112458487,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":50823112491255,"sku":null,"price":58.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":50823112524023,"sku":null,"price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Tanger_Blend_web_12oz.png?v=1783025414"},{"product_id":"finca-el-sendero-colombia","title":"Finca El Sendero • Colombia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Roaster's Choice release marks Commonplace Coffee’s first time purchasing from Colombian coffee exporter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unblended.coffee\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnblended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This coffee was selected by Commonplace Coffee’s Head Roaster, Erin Bloom!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrés Martinez is a Biochemical Engineer with coffee growing roots, leading him to pursue a career linked to the coffee world. Andrés began his coffee career at Tecnicafé, an institute dedicated to coffee research and innovation. He later joined the staff at Finca El Paraiso, one of the most famous farms in the world overseen by the legendary Diego Samuel Bermudez. At this farm, Andrés was in charge of soil studies and process standardization. Andrés’ experiences up to this point have given him a unique skill set to conduct highly complex experiments -  all while maintaining a high standard and consistency at his farm, El Sendero, in Cauca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe processing details for this coffee highlight his skill set and approach to experimentation very well. Initially, this coffee was hand harvested and floated in water to remove impurities. Then the coffee cherries were fermented in closed tanks with beer yeast for 48 hours. Next, the coffee was removed from these tanks and depulped, after which they undergo an additional 24 hour fermentation in closed tanks. The coffee was then dried on raised beds in 3 stages with increased sun exposure every 5 days, for a total drying period of 12 to 18 days depending on weather conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee is incredibly complex, clean, and vibrant with a vivid bergamot note and additional notes of jasmine, herbaceousness ranging from rosemary to juniper, spiced oranges, assorted stone fruits and so much more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":50827743592695,"sku":null,"price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Finca_El_Sendero_web_8oz.png?v=1780510299"},{"product_id":"finca-el-cedro-peru","title":"Finca El Cedro • Peru","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release marks Commonplace Coffee’s first time purchasing from coffee importer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowroostercoffee.com\/about-us\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Rooster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonplace Coffee has been well aware of Yellow Rooster since early 2023. We have cupped with them multiple times, spent time with them at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo annually, and have sampled many of their coffees via other roasters. For many reasons (low inventories, Yellow Rooster’s increasing popularity, warehouse fires, the list goes on) the stars never aligned for a collaboration between Commonplace and Yellow Rooster, despite our mutual interest. We continued building our relationship calibrating on Commonplace’s preferences and needs; in the latter half of 2025, we finally made a breakthrough thanks to the work of Sara Bedoya at Yellow Rooster. As they say, slow and steady wins the race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomás Beno Medina, along with his wife and family, farm and tend to 2 small plots of land near La Coipa in Cajamarca: El Níspero and El Cedro. The lot that we purchased from Tomás this year is from El Cedro, where he grows a handful of different varieties (Typica, Bourbon, Gesha, and a few others) that all receive shade cover from cedar trees - hence the name of the farm. Tomás inherited El Cedro from his grandparents somewhat recently, located roughly 500 meters away from his other farm, El Níspero (which he has overseen for about a decade now).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected this coffee to finally begin a purchasing relationship with Yellow Rooster and to highlight a Peruvian coffee in our rotational single origin lineup. This coffee has a soft yet bright acidity, with notes of crisp yellow apple, cherry cola and a subtle vanilla note that lingers as the coffee cools. We think this coffee is excellent for everyday drinking and we are excited to highlight the work done at Finca El Cedro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commonplace Coffee","offers":[{"title":"10oz","offer_id":50861194150135,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2lb","offer_id":50861194182903,"sku":null,"price":61.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb","offer_id":50861194215671,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4731\/3911\/files\/Finca_El_Cedro_web_10oz.png?v=1781649430"}],"url":"https:\/\/commonplacecoffee.mom\/collections\/coffee.oembed","provider":"Commonplace Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}