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Non-Fiction Coffee blooms into spring with new single-origin coffees

Try these new springtime brews

Non-Fiction Coffee Guatemala - San Lorenzo,
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In anticipation of the spring season, Alabama-based coffee roaster Non-Fiction Coffee has launched several new single-origin coffees. From the Guatemalan San Lorenzo roast to the Muyinga-Hafi roast from Burundi, these single-origin coffees are for coffee enthusiasts who want to try something new.

First up in the new offerings by Non-Fiction Coffee is the San Lorenzo medium roast bean, featuring flavor notes of black tea, sourced from the San Cristóbal, Alta Verapaz, and Cobán regions of Guatemala. This is Non-Fiction’s first Guatemalan offering from producer, Luis “Wicho” Valdés III. San Lorenzo is located in the Cobán region, characterized by its humid weather and consistent rainfall throughout the year.

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Sourced from Burundi are two other single-origin coffee blends for coffee drinkers to explore: Cankuzo- Musenyi and Muyinga – Hafi. These two roasts are the most recent releases from Non-Fiction Coffee, launched on the website just last week. The Cankuzo- Musenyi bean ($20 for a $12-ounce bag), sourced from Cankuzo Province, Burundi, is a light roast coffee with flavor notes of grapefruit, dried fig, Earl Grey, and lime zest. The Muyinga – Hafi variety ($22 for a $12-ounce bag) is also a light roast, yet has flavor notes of crisp green apple, bubblegum, and orange juice.

Championing the motto ‘Coffee at its Word,’ the Non-Fiction Coffee team is committed to transparent and trustworthy sourcing practices while actively cultivating new customer relationships that inspire collaboration to create a more honorable supply chain. These single-origin spring releases are also available in 2-pound and 5-pound bulk bags (both ground and whole bean options are available).

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