Author Archives: Michael Applen

Honk if you see us!

The new Flamenco Organic Coffee van is out in full force delivering fresh coffee to our friends all around the Twin Cities! Make sure to give us a honk or two next time you see us in your neighborhood.

Roaster’s Recommendation – October 2011

Panama Boquete – Casa Ruiz La Esperanza City Plus Roast An eccentric nose of cinnamon, stonefruit, and asparagus. It demonstrates an aggressive, yet desireable brightness from start to finish. A round and stable body pushes forward nuances of green pepper, allspice and more stonefruit. Exceptionally sweet whipped cream finish.

New offerings!

Sumatra Mandheling, Ujang Jaya – Dark Vienna Roast A unique nose, comprising of blackberry, Pepsi, and Red Hot candies. A comforting and classic, cocoa-like mouthfeel complimented by a “blackened” (but not “burnt”) accent. Sweet, rich qualities develop until the cup gently rounds off to the tune of Devil’s Food cake. Mountain H2O Process Decaf Mexico [...]

New Coffee!

Bali Kintamani Natural Process Dark Vienna Roast Playful nose of Shock Tarts, raspberry seeds, and angel food cake. An abrupt beginning — with a tart acidity and crisp, sour cranberry –that soon levels out into a fudgy and herbaceous base. Soft and voluptuous finish, blending tropical fruits with a refreshing earthiness.

Flamenco Direct! Glass Coffee Mug

  Flamenco Direct! Coffee Mug – Clear Glass 11 oz Glass Mug - Flamenco Direct Relationship Coffee One side reads: “Organic, Fair Trade, and Direct Relationship Coffees, Roasted in Minneapolis” Other side reads: “Purchased Directly From Farmers Without the Use of Middlemen to Ensure That Profits End Up Where They Belong” Made in the USA this [...]

Roaster’s Recommendation – September 2011

Brazil Sul De Minas Vienna Roast Aroma aplenty, including rum raisin ice cream, rhubarb, strawberry shortcake and sugarcane. A wholesome and round brew with depth, pronounced by Oreo cookie and oak accents dancing around a very slick body and unassuming acidity. Leaves a dough-like presense in the wake of a semi-sweet finish.

New Coffees

Ethiopia Natural Processed Sidamo – Oromia Cooperative Dark Vienna Roast El Salvador Santa Adeleida Full City Roast (For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

Your favorite, Matador Espresso, now comes in pods!

We are happy to announce that our Flamenco Fair Trade Organic Matador Espresso is now packaged in pods, as well as, whole bean for increased consistancy and ease of production. Matador Espresso Pods 150 single-shot espresso pods per case

Flamenco Direct! Relationship Coffee – Palmira, Huehuetenango Guatemala – Palacios Family Farm

   We are very thankful to have our relationship with Carlos Palacios and his family in Guatemala. They produce an amazing coffee and we are lucky to be their main green bean buyer/roaster. It truly is a win/win for all of us when we eliminate the middle men. We plan to visit them and the farm next [...]

Brew-by-the-cup Flamenco Coffee (BBTC)

The emergence of brew-by-the-cup coffee has taken our industry by storm. You can’t help but see single cup coffee brewing at many cafes that used to only offer a drip-brew option. We believe that the increased understanding and popularity of Specialty grade coffee has helped push and promote this new style of coffee preperation and [...]