Phew! This 12 months used to be a thrilling one. Between finding new coffees from spectacular manufacturers around the globe, strengthening {our relationships} with Direct Business companions, and incomes accolades that can cross down in PT’s historical past, we’re extremely joyful with how the 12 months formed up.
As trip endured to ease rather we have been in a position to in short discuss with Direct Business companions in Guatemala and Colombia, together with Juan Diego de los angeles Cerda of Finca El Socorro and Nando Diaz of Finca Santa Ana (pictured with Jacob White, our inexperienced espresso purchaser, at most sensible). We endured to be in contact with our companions via video chatting platforms, ensuring that even though lets now not see every different bodily lets no less than meet just about to check contemporary harvests and plan for the long run!
What did the 12 months in reality seem like?
We presented a complete of 71 other coffees, 26 of which have been produced by way of our Direct Business companions.
We endured to reinforce our area people and our global espresso neighborhood with quite a lot of particular choices:
In June we redesigned our website online with a brand new glance, extra options to help in surfing, and stepped forward capability.
Head Roaster Mike Mazulo and roaster Matthew Yoakum attended the Espresso Roasters Guild Retreat in August, connecting with roasters from around the world.
In November our cafe in KC’s Crossroads community hosted a latte artwork throwdown. Our very personal barista Tristan Smith (pictured underneath) earned 4th position within the tournament!
We rekindled our collaboration with Hazel Hill, a small-batch chocolatier in Topeka, to convey you any other distinctive coffee-infused chocolate bar.
Above: Crossroads barista Tristan competes in our latte artwork throwdown.
Awards and Accolades
This 12 months used to be capped by way of a milestone that can cross down in PT’s historical past! In Would possibly, our Yemen Haraaz Crimson Mahal Aqeeq ul Station Herbal earned 97 issues from Espresso Assessment. In December, they named it the #1 Espresso of 2022!
Even though we’ve gained just about fifty evaluations of 94 and above from Espresso Assessment through the years, that is our first time clinching the number one spot on their year-end listing.
We additionally had 3 different highly-rated coffees this 12 months:
- Colombia | Granja L. a. Esperanza Tres Dragones Herbal: 94 issues, June (evaluated as coffee)
- Panama | Hacienda L. a. Esmeralda Porton 5N49 Gesha Herbal: 95 issues, June
- Panama | Hacienda Bajo Mano Static Gesha Herbal: 95 issues, July
In the meantime, Tools Patrol named PT’s one of the vital Perfect Espresso Roasters in The usa and Meals & Wine named PT’s Best Coffee Roaster in Kansas!
We after all couldn’t have completed any of this with out our unswerving consumers. Together with your endured reinforce, patronage, and exuberance, we’re taking a look ahead to what 2023 will convey with renewed optimism. We adore what we do! Finally—with out the affection, it’s simply espresso.
