Giv Coffee Misty Valley



   Today I present a bean from the folks over at Giv Coffee based out of Connecticut. In April 2011, Giv co-owners Jeff and Emily visited friends who own Carabello Coffee, a philanthropic coffee roasting company in Newport, Kentucky. They were inspired by the idea that excellent coffee could be tied with an excellent cause. Back in Torrington, CT, Jeff, a longtime coffee connoisseur himself, began roasting, and in the fall of 2011 Giv Coffee was born. For the first four years, farmers markets were an ideal venue to highlight their roasted beans and delicious cups of coffee. Then, in June of 2015, Giv moved to Canton, CT and opened their very first cafe. This new Roastery & Cafe is an exceptional place for coffee education and enjoyment in the Farmington Valley. Among their beans are award winners, micro-lots, and farm direct coffees, all well beyond specialty grade on the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) scale. Giv Coffee also seeks fairly traded beans. All of their coffees are purchased responsibly and farmers get a fair price for their crop. On top of this, they give directly to those in need from the proceeds of each bag they sell. 

   This is their Misty Valley bean. This is a natural Ethiopian from the Aricha mill in the Kebel sub-region of Yirgacheffe. Misty Valley notes flavors of blueberry, strawberry, & chocolate. This was a superb cold brew. Very floral in aroma & taste. Honeysuckle & tropical. Many berries; blueberry, strawberry, stone fruit. Nice citric acidity & super smooth mouth-feel. This was an excellent cup of coffee. 

   Many thanks to Jeff & Giv for the tasty beans.

Go check out what they have to offer:  givcoffee.com



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