May Feature: Papua New Guinea - Sigri Natural
Our May coffee is the Papua New Guinea - Sigri, from Repetition Coffee :)
This natural coffee comes to us from a network of smallholders in the Waghi valley, a region known to have been “the food bowl” of Papua New Guinea for thousands of years. Surrounded by an extinct volcano, the loamy soils are exceptionally fertile, with coffee plots bumping up against the Wara Tuman river which brings in rich nutrients from the mountain.
To learn more about the coffee AND the awesome roaster, Repetition Coffee, check out the link below :)
About Sigri Coffee
Some images from the Sigri Estate In the Waghi Valley of Papua New Guinea. For deeper information on this farm and about Papua New Guinea as a coffee producing country, check out the importer’s website @ Benchmark Coffee
General Coffee Knowledge:
What’s the “Natural Process”??
About Papua New Guinea’s Coffee History
From author and Youtuber - James Hoffmann
April Feature: Rwanda Kilimbi Natural for Raytown BMX!
Our April Coffee is Rwanda Kilimbi Natural, roasted by our friend Kris Carlson. The purchase of this coffee is helping raise funds for the Raytown BMX Club.
PH' Coffee’s purchase of this coffee has been donated to helping the Raytown BMX Club!
Coffee Information:
Station: Kilimbi Washing Station
Region/District: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Altitude: 5,000-6,000 feet
Varietals: Red Bourbon
Process: Natural
Tasting Notes: Chocolate and Berries
Some Info about Raytown BMX & Fundraising Efforts
For nearly 30 years, Raytown BMX has hosted tens of thousands of BMX racers and cycling enthusiasts. Tucked behind a residential Kansas City neighborhood on property owned by the Raytown School District, Raytown BMX has played a powerful yet unassuming role in training both recreational and elite pro riders. Many of the nation's top racers proudly call Raytown BMX their home track, and some have gone on to successfully compete at the world championship level. But no matter the level of competition any rider chooses to pursue, Raytown BMX is proud to support the athletic, personal, and professional growth of every individual who comes to our facility.
In 2024, our facility was robbed four separate times–most recently just a few days ago, shortly before Christmas. In summer 2024, our storage units were broken into twice and we lost bikes, bike stands, and facility management equipment like leaf blowers, weed whackers, and a four-wheeler. In October, thieves took only items used for racing and practicing, but left other items of far greater monetary value. Most recently, our entire fleet of loaner bikes was taken which means families and riders who cannot afford bikes but want to participate in BMX no longer have a low bar to entry. Half our track-owned helmets and gear were also stolen so riders are less likely to find loaner safety equipment that fits properly–and without this equipment, people cannot partake in racing or practicing. On top of all this, our new mower was stolen, which means we now have to figure how to keep nearly three acres of grass under control so racers, families, grandparents, and other visitors with mobility needs can access the facility safely and without obstruction.
Our most immediate financial needs center on three things:
Replacing material items that were stolen: bikes, safety gear, a riding lawn mower, and other facilities maintenance equipment.
Repairing fences, locks, and storage facilities.
Rectifying and reinforcing surveillance and security measures.
We know the work ahead of us will be challenging and costly. But what we know with greater certainty is that TOGETHER we can keep Raytown BMX strong and vibrant by leaning into community, mutual aid, and shared investment in a place that brings happiness to so many people in Kansas City and beyond. Thank you for caring about Raytown BMX so we can continue taking care of the people who walk through our gates.
About Rwanda….
A few images from the Kilimbi Coffee Washing Station in Nyamasheke, Rwanda
What’s the “Natural Process”??
A little about Rwanda
From author and Youtuber - James Hoffmann
March Feature: El Salvador Santa Matilde
Our March coffee is the El Salvador Santa Matilde, from Hammerhand Coffee :)
Santa Matilde is located in Concepción de Ataco in the department of Ahuachapan in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range and coffee region of the same name. Farmers in Ahuachapan were the first to grow coffee in El Salvador with seeds brought from Guatemala in the last years of the 1700’s; production then began in earnest in the 1800’s. Their passion for providing excellent coffees drives them to innovate and develop great coffees as well as sustainability with their community.
To learn more about the coffee AND our awesome roaster, Hammerhand, check out the link below :)
Some images from Santa Matilde in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountains of El Salvador! For deeper information on this farm and about El Salvador as a coffee producing country, check out the importer’s website @ Ally Coffee
What’s the “Natural Process”??
A little about El Salvador
From author and Youtuber - James Hoffmann
February Feature - Wush Wush
Our February coffee is the Wush Wush, from Hammerhand Coffee :)
Wush Wush (or Wish Wish) is a growing area in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee! This coffee is a “Natural Process”, which means that it will be a fruitier flavor profile.
To learn more about the coffee AND our awesome roaster, Hammerhand, check out the link below :)
What’s the “Natural Process”??
A little about Ethiopia
From your favorite coffee Youtuber - James Hoffmann
