Fremont is a small and cozy neighborhood in Seattle, family oriented with quiet atmosphere compared with Seattle mid town.
Talking about cafe Vita, one in Fremont is filled with quiet and relaxed air inside. The best part is there are not many tourists! They do not have coffee roasting machines there so this place will be simply for coffee lovers. The location is on N23rd and Fremont Ave. N., near Book Larder, cooking book spécialité.
Near by this cafe, there is a place call "Paseo Caribbean Restaurant", said Seattle's best sandwiches and Caribbean food place, which has a long line waiting between 11:00 to 14:00 even on weekdays. Also, there is Uneeda Burger, 4-star burger shop on Yelp. Fremont Ave. is a bit hilly, but fun place to walk along.
This Vita is good place to rest your feet. Enjoy quiet atmosphere and have a sense/feel of Vita before heading to CAPITOL HILL, the sanctuary. I recommend drinks with espresso machines more than hand-brew or machine brew.
Beans: 100% Burbon Natural
Roaster: Home roasting
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area: Las segovia, Nueva segovia, Nicaragua
Grade: SHG
Screen: N/A
Defect: N/A
Altitude: 1,300～1,400m
Variety: Burbon
Process: Natural
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 5
Sweetness: 5
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 4 ※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Medium dark to dark, rich, aromaful, very unique, deep sweet aroma, baked chocolate, white touch of honey, hot milk, sheer orange, waffle, cookie, dark sugar, a touch of redo wine, oak, medium, mellow, juicy, sweet, balanced acidity and bitterness, fruity, citrus, orange, satsuma, a touch of lime, lemon juice, high tone, refreshing acidity, Philippine banana, mild sweetness, fresh sugar cane juice, light maple syrup, fruity sweetness and acidity as a long lasting aftertaste.
【Note】
In highland along Honduran border, called Las Segovia, many COE honored coffee beans are grown. The farmers here plant selected varietals to grow higher quality cherries with high aroma and accomplished flavor.
This 100% burbon is cupped only micro farmers cultivation in Las Segovia area, selected high quality beans, and processed with Natural method.
Beans: Yemen - Ismaili
Roaster: Namamame Hompo
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area: Ismaili, Yemen
Grade: N/A
Screen: 90%～ 14up
Defect: 3% Max in SCAA standard
Altitude: 2,500m
Variety: Yemen Native varietal
Process: Natural
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 4
Acidity: 4
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 3 ※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Medium, sweet aroma, vanilla, almond essence, matured prune, Le Lectier, mellow, juicy texture, medium light darkness, clean, creamy sweetness, roasted almond, a touch of cocoa, cashew, cinnamon, a touch of maple syrup, light soothing acidity with sheer bitterness, mellow juicy sweetness as a long lasting aftertaste.
【Note】
Selected from high-altitude Mokha Mattari The beans grown on one of highest altitude. Yemen consumes about 75% of coffee in domestic, so does Ethiopia. This beans are grown at the highest region, average estates location is between 1,000 to 1,700 in altitude, which gives us more spicy and stronger Mokha Mattari flavor.
Beans: Kinden Estate
Roaster: Namamame Hompo
Roasting Degree: Full City
Origin/Area: Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Grade: AA
Screen: SC18
Defect: ～10
Altitude: 1,550m～
Variety: Typica, Under 10% Catimor
Process: Washed, Sun-dried
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 4
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 4
※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Dark, mellow cacao aroma, Criollo varietal, orange, satsuma mandarin, a touch of caramel, clear, juicy, light texture, high tone acidity, fruity, lemony, citric, apple vinegar, coconuts sugar, american cherry, peach, plum, a touch of nutty sweetness, almonds, sheer tangy bitterness, fruity soothing-ness as a long lasting aftertaste.
【Note】
Established in 1965, Kinden Estate produce 1,000t per year in maximum. Well known New Guinean coffee, such as Arona or Sigri, has moderate acidity and rich flavor, which distinguishes it from Indonesian. Much of Papua New Guinean coffee is grown in the mountain highlands and on small plantations, but Kinden is one of exception in size. Regarding processing, Kinden is well equipped and managed to produce more consistent/clean coffee.
Beans: Cuba TL
Roaster: Home roasting
Roasting Degree: Medium
Origin/Area: Cuba
Grade: TL
Screen: SC17
Defect: ～19
Altitude: N/A
Variety: N/A
Process: Free washed
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 3
Sweetness: 4
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 2
Richness: 2
※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Light to medium, mellow sweet aroma, roasted almonds, hazel nuts, cashews, roasted almond butter, touch of caramel, sheer peach, extremely mild, clear, clean, fruity, well balanced sweetness and bitterness, light texture, unique fruity-ness, raw almonds, orange, high tone citric acidity, sheer but high lemony flavor, lime, mayer lemon, white grape fruits, fruity sweetness, plum, white grape, granny smith, brief fruit acidity followed by fruity sweetness as an aftertaste.
【Note】
Fruity Cuban beans deliver light Caribbean flavor. TL is third in Cuban grading system: Crystal mountain SC19, ELT SC18, TL SC17. Compared to Crystal mountain, TL may look smaller but flavor does not follow. Considering the price, TL will make one of the best choice for "american" type of light texture coffee. Although Crystal mountain has been one of my morning choices, TL has high capability to replace the position.
Beans: Finca Cadejo
Roaster: Home roasting
Roasting Degree: City
Origin/Area: Departamento de Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Grade: SHB
Screen: N/A
Defect: N/A
Altitude: 1,500～1,700m
Variety: Burbon, Caturra
Process: Free washed
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 4
Acidity: 4
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 3
※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Medium dark, mellow sweet aroma, smokey, Japanese Kinako, roasted bean powder, roasted black beans, coconuts sugar, papaya, mango, dried figs, light touch of hickory, rich, clear, well-matured, fruity acidity, pink grapefruit, orange, milky but clear sweetness, cream, rich butter, fresh beans powder, sharp, clear, a touch of cinnamon, soothing and clear bitterness as a brief lasting aftertaste.
【Note】
Finca Cadejo is located right next to Finca Cabrejo, one of COE winning farm in Guatemalan program. Cadejo produces highly established flavor with well-balanced acidity and sweetness, much different character from Cabrejo.
Beans: Guji Quality One
Roaster: Namamame Hompo
Roasting Degree: Full City
Origin/Area: Guji, Cidamo Province, Ethiopia
Grade: G-1
Screen: 14up, More than 80%
Defect: ～3
Altitude: 1,900 ～ 2,100m
Variety: Ethiopia native
Process: Fully Washed
【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 4
Sweetness: 5
Acidity: 4
Bitterness: 4
Richness: 4 ※Grade 1 to 5
【Impression】
Medium, creamy and mellow aroma, cocoa, lightly citric, milk chocolate, orange peel, medium body, soothing, refreshing, well balanced high tone acidity and clean bitterness, white grape fruit, lemon peel, Meyer lemon, light touch of acerola, dark chocolaty bitterness, roasted peanuts, rustic natural sweetness, un-refined cane sugar, coconut sugar, soothing Valencia Orange like acidity as long lasting aftertaste.
【Note】
Located on southeast of Yirgachefe, Guji also produces high quality coffee beans. Guji has wider range of flavor from citric to Mocha sweetness. This Guji-G1 will soon be making the Yirgachefe look to their laurels.
