Last Friday, we held our bi-weekly blind taste-testing (called "cupping" in coffeespeak). This week's theme was Sumatran coffees. Altogether, we cupped three Sumatras, including our current Sumatra, a new Sumatra, and a new Organic Sumatra coffee. We also cupped a Zimbabwe AA coffee as we explore some ideas for new blends.

The eight of us scored all the Sumatras as good to slightly above average coffees. Our current Sumatra coffee scored the best, garnering a 7.5 out of 10. The new Organic Sumatra received an overall 6.8 score, while the new Sumatra received a 6.1. The new Sumatra particularly divided people--some really like it and gave it an 8, while others really disliked it and gave it 3 or 4.

We were consistent in our rating of the Zimbabwe AA--we thought it was o.k. and gave it a 6.1. Not quite a strong enough showing to work its way into the lineup.

So, it looks like we're sticking with our current Sumatra and still looking for varietals to use in creating some fun new blends.