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58 / the tasting panel / april 2014 Coff Talk If the mere phrase "coffee talk" has you picturing Mike Myers in a wig, Klatch Coffee will give you a new reference point for talking about java, using lingo that's pretty familiar to those of us on the spirit and viniferous side of the beverage world. This small-batch micro-roaster works directly with farmers to sustainably source estate- and varietal-driven fruit, resulting in a wide range of flavors and aromas to offer consum- ers. From the basic breakfast blend to coffees sourced from specific Sumatran mountaintops, Klatch offers so many unique and distinct blends that you'll have plenty to talk—and taste!—about. www.klatchroasting.com Caffeine Nation As the craft spirit and boutique wine worlds have bmed, artisanal coff has bn on it own meteoric rise, with local roae giving consume more options than your average Starbucks-iao, and artisanal produce bringing new premium products both on- and off-premise. Here's a roundup of a few caffeinated choices you and your cuome wi love. by Rachel Burkons Coff with a Conscience Named for an endangered tree found in Central America's rainforests, Cuipo Coffee donates 100% of its profits to One Meter at a Time, a non-profit that protects, preserves and educates about the plight of the rainforest. A lifestyle brand that also sells everything from water to watches and skateboards, Cuipo Coffee is 100% organic and Fair Trade, and every pound bag preserves one square meter of rainforest. Want to feel even better about your con- scious cup? You can even track "your" meter online! www.cuipo.org Tea Time Because for every three coffee addicts there's one tea-aholic mixed in, we thought we'd show some love to our herbal brethren. Love what's in your mug with Pukka Herbal Teas, a 100% organically grown and ethically-sourced Fair Trade tea that's offered in a variety of flavors and out-there ingredient combinations. From "love," made with organic rose, chamomile and lavender, to "revitalize," made with cin- namon, cardamom and ginger, these charmingly lowercase teas are aromatic and lovely. Even better? The packaging is downright beautiful, making for veritable shelf candy that your healthy-minded customers will clamor for. www.pukkaherbs.com Giving Potatoes a Run for Their Money Ok, ok—Idaho's got great potatoes. But they've also got some seriously good coffee roasters in Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, who are doing magical things to the bean in Sandpoint, Idaho. Created by two brothers with a vision of bringing the Pacific Northwest coffee community inland, Evans Brothers rotates its bean selections seasonally based on optimal harvest at individual farms and fine- tunes roasting per batch. With a variety of blends to choose from, including several organic offerings, we think you'll want to taste them all—good thing these Idahoians offer a coffee subscription to keep you caffeinated year-round! www.evansbrotherscoffee.com TP0414_034-71.indd 58 3/21/14 2:42 PM