Batdorf and Bronson's Thoughts on the 2009 Panama Esmeralda Coffee Auction

As many of you probably are already well aware of (and hopefully have had a chance to try it!), the coffee that we serve is expertly roasted by our great friends at Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters. We like to bring you the best coffees we can at your event and B&B are always hooking us up with some great finds! One of our favorites in the studio of Cafe Evoke Catering every year are the Panama Esmerelda coffees. The auction for these coffees has finally come to an end and, like always, they are going to be great! Here is a short list of prices from the auction thanks to the Batdorf Blog: * Reserva de la Señora: $117.50/lb. ($105.25 was last years highest bid.) * Caballeriza: $28.50 / lb. * Carnaval: $40.50 / lb. * San José: $30.00/lb. * Pascua: $27.00/lb. * Naranjo: $24.00/lb. * Colgá: $25.00/lb. It is important to keep in mind that these are the prices for green coffee - not roasted and ready to prepare. For instance, the Reserva de la Senora that went for $117.50 per pound (green) would probably run you $250.00 or more after roasting. Batdorf was also kind enough to provide their cupping notes from the sample batches they received. The reason we are sharing this with you? You will be seeing some of these coffees served by us at your next event! Reserva de la Senora A sweet carmely cup with a soft acidity and hints of butter and lemon. Very nice impressions of tropical punch flavor and super sweet. Caballeriza A balanced cup with a heavy body and a sour cherry sweetness. Nicely acidic, beautifully bright pointed acidity coupled with the deep red fruit flavors. Los Mario Candy Chemicals, necco wafer. Good clean fruity character with some unexpected Baru-ish Panama flavors – graham cracker and chocolate. Mario San Jose Sweet BBQ sauce, rosemary, savory, ginger, rosehips. Very bright. Mario Pascua Honey-like body, tropical fruit, good definition in acidity and body. Flowery and sweet. Excellent. Naranjo Heavy spice with hints of licorice and fennel. Bright yet balanced, traces of sandalwood among the tart tropical fruity flavors. Colga Buttery caramel, peanut skin, malty and sweet milk chocolate. Fruity tea-like influences, bergamot. At some point soon, we will be offering the Caballeriza so stay tuned. We will let you know! If you would like to purchase coffee by Batdorf and Bronson, you can give us a call or you can buy from them directly (with WAY more options!) online at www.DancingGoats.com. If you have not visited their website, you should. Have a great weekend! ...be bold Tagged: cafe evoke catering, Oklahoma City, coffee catering, Badorf and Bronson, panama esmeralda Add us on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter!