NEWS...7 LIGHT FULL BODY LOW HIGH ACIDITY notes, 1 LIGHT FULL BODY LOW HIGH ACIDITY 1200 CUP NOTES...

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    NEWS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 2

    Workhorse coffees………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….Pg 3- 11 Microlots and Exclusives……………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 12-17

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    Uganda Mt Elgon AB

    Honduras Intibuca SHG

    Costa Rica San Jorge

    Colombia La Herrera

    Brazil SSGC Nicaragua SHG

    MICROLOTS & EXCLUSIVES

    • India Monsoon Malabar

    • Don Pepe Geisha

    • El Mirador

    • Piedras De Afiliar

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    This Is one of the Finest Decaf coffees we were ever able to source. A real stable and reliable coffee.

    Exclusive to International Coffee Traders!

    Current

    Caturra,Catua i

    Serrano

    1750 m.a.s.l

    10.7%

    16/17

    Washed

    Earthy, rich fragrance, rich

    cocao and light herbal qualities.

    Cuba Serrano/ Sierra Maestra, Central Region / 6 0 kg

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    Traditionally processed from the best mountains’ plantations. Cultivated under shade. Exclusive to International Coffee Traders!

    Current

    Arab ica

    Specialty

    1100-1200 m.a.s.l

    11.3%

    16+

    Mountain Water Decaf

    Refreshing and vibrant, soft

    citrus,caramel and sweet limes.

    Mexico Decaf/Huatusco/ 69kg Grainpro

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    This Is one of the Finest examples of the classic Costa Rican Profiles.

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    This years harvest from Honduras has been exceptional. The coffee quality is through the roof with great consistency and a juicy profile.

    Current

    Catua i /Arab ica

    Specialty

    1450 m.a.s.l

    11.4%

    16+

    Washed

    Sweet like honey with a clean, vibrant citrus and fruit notes, caramel and slight herbal quality.

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    Honduras/Intibuca SHG/ 69kg

    Costa Rica San Jorge/ Lot 5-0066-0031/Brunca/ 69kg

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    2018/2019

    Caturra, Catua i

    SHB European Prep

    1200-1400 m.a.s.l

    11.2%

    16+

    Washed

    Cherry and dried fruit, chocolate and

    overall well rounded cup.

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    This years harvest from Nicaragua is really showing itself to be a solid performer bringing really great body, some interesting cup notes and a well rounded profile.

    This is a solid performer bringing classic Brazil profile notes and some interesting cup notes as well as a well rounded profile.

    2018/2019

    Caturra and bourbon

    SHG EP

    1200 m.a.s.l

    11%

    16+

    Washed

    Chocolatey and sweet like raisin with

    a clean aftertaste

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    Nicaragua SHG EP / 69kg

    2018/2019

    Caturra and Bourbon

    NY2/3 SSGC

    1200 m.a.s.l

    11.3%

    17/18

    Natural

    Classic Brazil profile- Chocolate, nuts

    and a soft acidity!

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    Brazil Natural/ 60kg

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    2018/2019

    Caturra and Cat imor

    Excelso

    1600- 1800 m.a.s.l

    11.3%

    16+

    washed

    Fragrance of blackberry, followed by flavours of citrus and sweet cherry. Bright, clean acidity

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    This coffee grows in the rich soil of the deeply admired Huila region. The coffee producing areas of this

    region of Colombia are lush with ideal rainfall, cloud cover and soil conditions that are perfect for coffee cultivation.

    Colombia La Herrera/ Huila/70kg Grainpro

    2018

    Caturra and Cat imor

    HB1

    1200-1400 m.a.s.l

    11.4%

    16+

    Washed

    Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel

    notes, Mild citrus acidity

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    Peru Certified Organic/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro Certification :#34182

    This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its suits multiple uses such as single origin espresso, or great in a blend!

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    2018

    Caturra and Catua i

    HB2

    1200-1400 m.a.s.l

    11.4%

    16+

    Washed

    Fragrant, with sweet chocolate and caramel

    notes, mild citrus acidity

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    Peru HB1/ San Martin/ 69kg Grainpro

    2018

    Mixed

    G5

    1000-1200 m.a.s.l

    10.7%

    15+

    Natural

    Chocolate, fruity and caramel notes.

    Very well-rounded body.

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    Ethiopia Djimma G5/ 60kg

    This coffee has been an ICT staple for many years. Its well rounded profile and pleasing cup qualities make it a solid workhorse coffee.

    Djimma has always been well known for producing a great range of unique coffees. This one is exceptionally good value for a solid flavour.

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    2017/2018

    Mixed

    G2

    1800 m.a.s.l

    11.8%

    14+

    Washed

    Caramel, and chocolate on the nose, followed by

    flavours of citrus, stone fruit and honey

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    Ethiopia Sidamo G2/ Sidamo Region/ 60kg

    2017

    Mixed

    G4

    1800 m.a.s.l

    11.9%

    14+

    Washed

    Light fruit notes with milk chocolate and

    hints of almond.

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    Ethiopia Sidamo G4/ Sidamo Region/ 60kg

    Sidamo always presents a unique flavour profile in the cup. This particular lot punches well above its weight in terms of quality and flavour!

    Sidamo always presents a unique flavour profile in the cup. This particular lot punches well above its weight in terms of quality and flavour!

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    2018/2019

    Mixed He ir loom

    A Grade

    1200 m.a.s.l

    11.0%

    17/18

    Washed

    Mild caramel, light to medium

    citric acidity and a heavy body

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    Uganda Mt Elgon/ 60kg Grainpro

    2018

    Arab ica/Kent

    AA Grade

    850 m.a.s.l

    11%

    17/18

    Washed

    Cocoa, clove and fragrant herbs

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    India Mysore Arabica Plantation AA/ 60kg Grainpro

    Uganda has come a long way in producing excellent coffees in the last five years. The Mt Elgon region in particular has produced unique and delicious coffees.

    India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.

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    2018

    Arab ica/Kent

    A Grade

    850 m.a.s.l

    11.4%

    14+

    Washed

    Chocolate,caramel and light fruit notes

    similar to dates and prune.

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    India Mysore Arabica Plantation A/ 60kg Grainpro

    2018

    Arab ica/Kent

    AB Grade

    850 m.a.s.l

    9.7%

    17/18

    Washed/Monsooned

    This unique coffee is Intensely savoury, cocoa and

    earthy. Absolutely no acidity due to the

    ‘Monsooned’ process

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    India Monsooned Malabar/ 50kg

    India has been producing excellent workhorse coffees for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.

    India pioneered the ‘Monsooned Process’ for aging coffee and creating a wonderfully mellow flavour. The coffee has no acidity and always presents interesting flavours unique to this processing system.

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    2017

    Robusta

    AA Grade

    850 m.a.s.l

    14.5%

    17/18

    Monsooned

    Notes of Cocoa,sweet corn with

    hints of spice and pepper.

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    India Monsooned Robusta/ 60Kg

    2017

    Robusta

    Premium Grade

    800 m.a.s.l

    11.8%

    14+

    Natural

    Fragrance of malt,heavy caramel

    toasted cedar

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    India Robusta Parchment/ 60Kg

    India pioneered the ‘Monsooned Process’ for aging coffee and creating a wonderfully mellow flavour. The coffee has no acidity and always presents interesting flavours unique to this processing system.

    India has been producing excellent Robustas for many years. The flavour is incredibly stable year to year and stable in quality.

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    2018

    Laur ina

    Specialty

    1100 m.a.s.l

    11.7%

    14+

    Semi-washed

    Clean and sweet with notes of milk

    chocolate,citrus and some floral notes. No

    bitterness at all!

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    2018

    Laur ina

    Specialty

    1100 m.a.s.l

    11.9%

    14+

    Natural

    Clean and sweet with notes of milk

    chocolate and light fruit reminiscent of

    berries.

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    Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro

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    Brazil Laurina/ Sao Gabriel/ 59kg Grainpro

    SCORE

    Laurina is a rare variety that grows naturally with low caffeine. It was first discovered on the island nation

    of Reunion. It is also known as ‘Bourbon-Pointu’.

    Laurina is a rare variety that grows naturally with low caffeine. It was first discovered on the island nation

    of Reunion. It is also known as ‘Bourbon-Pointu’.

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    2017/2018

    Red and ye l low Caturra

    Specialty

    1600-2000 m.a.s.l

    11.6%

    15+

    Washed

    Fragrance of flowers and fruit, citric acidity

    followed by flavours of honey, lemon and

    green apple

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    Colombia ‘100 Anos’/ Tolima/ 35kg Grainpro

    SCORE

    This coffee is produced by Segundo Lasso of La Argentina

    2017/2018

    Caturra

    Specialty

    1900 m.a.s.l

    11.68%

    16+

    Washed

    Fragrance of flowers and sugar cane, followed by

    flavours of berry, melon orange and tropical fruit.

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    Colombia El Mirador/ Huila/ 35kg Grainpro

    SCORE

    ‘100 Years’ was founded based on the love of family generations. The group of producers of Caturra wanted to preserve this particular variety despite obstacles and several proposals that promoted the change of Caturra to Castillo.

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    Abdias Lasso Muñoz is one of our Cup of Excellence winners. He and his family make up a coffee family in Nariño Colombia. Terra Coffee is a guide for them to improve their coffee

    2017/2018

    Caturra

    Specialty

    1850 m.a.s.l

    11.8%

    15+

    Honey

    Malt and berries on the nose. Flavours come in waves

    of chocolate, spices, cranberry and tropical flowers.

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    Colombia Piedras de Afiliar/Narino/ 35kg Grainpro

    SCORE

    2017/2018

    V i l la Sarch i

    Specialty

    1600 m.a.s.l

    11.8%

    16+

    Honey

    Wonderfully sweet coffee, floral aromatics and

    flavours of black tea, caramel and lemonade.

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    Costa Rica Villa Hermosa/ Central Valley/ 69kg Grainpro

    This has been one of the standout coffees for us this year! It cups a- typically compared with other honey processed coffees. It presents super juicy and vibrant flavours and is one of the sweetest coffees we have ever had!

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    Mixed He ir loom

    G1

    1700-2000 m.a.s.l

    12%

    14+

    Natural

    Distictly sweet and floral aromatics, the flavours are

    reminiscent of juicy tropical fruit, apricot and

    lavendar.

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    Ethiopia Guji Natural G1/ Eastern Sidamo/ 60kg Ecotact

    2017/2018

    Mixed He ir loom

    G1

    1700-2000 m.a.s.l

    11.3%

    14+

    Washed

    Floral and fruit notes dominate the cup.

    Distictive flavours of lavendar and light tropical

    fruit.

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    Ethiopia Guji Washed G1/ Eastern Sidamo/ 60kg Ecotact

    Ethiopia always seems to produce a wonderful array of unique flavours. This example from Guji is a stunning representation of the diversity that exists therein.

    Ethiopia always seems to produce a wonderful array of unique flavours. This example from Guji is a stunning representation of the diversity that exists therein.

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    2017/2018

    Mixed He ir loom

    G1

    1700-2100 m.a.s.l

    12%

    14+

    Natural

    Incredible floral aroma, flavours of red

    currant and strawberry

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    Ethiopia BLACK LION/ Yergacheffe G1/ 60kg Ecotact

    2016

    Ge isha

    Specialty

    1400-1700 m.a.s.l

    11%

    16+

    Natural

    Stonefruit reminiscent of apricots and

    strawberry sweetness, peach acidity,lingering

    jasmine and a clean aftertaste.

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    Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags

    The “Don Pepe Estate” is located in the humid forest of Panama. Coffee has been grown in this region since 1898. This coffee is a superb example of a natural processed geisha. Don Pepe Estate has proven year on year that it can produce the highest quality geishas. They are masters of applying the natural processing methods to the coffee that results in such a unique and tantalising cup profile

    Ethiopia always seems to produce a wonderful array of unique flavours. This producer has been a consistent and stable source of fine coffees… a rarity for Ethiopia!

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    2016/2017

    Ge isha

    Specialty

    1400-1700 m.a.s.l

    11%

    16+

    Washed

    Sweet and vibrant with wonderful

    citric notes and hints of green apple.

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    Panama Don Pepe Estate/ Boquette/ 20kg Cryovac bags

    The “Don Pepe Estate” is located in the humid forest of Panama. Coffee has been grown in this region since 1898. This coffee is a superb example of a natural processed geisha. Don Pepe Estate has proven year on year that it can produce the highest quality geishas. They are masters of applying the natural processing methods to the coffee that results in such a unique and tantalising cup profile