by: Prestin Yoder
When you walk into your favorite Seattle coffee shop (Zoka of course), you
probably have a drink in mind before you order. A lot of us here in rain city love our drip coffee. But do we ever walk into a coffee shop
thinking, "man I could use a C.O.E. today." ...Most likely not. We just
order the house brew and we're on our way without realizing there are
other excellent selections that are C.O.E.?
The Cup of Excellence is a competitive title awarded to the best
coffees of the year within the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Honduras, El Savador, Guatemala, and Nicuragua. These
coffees go through intense adjudication of taste, consistency and
overall quality. The best of roasters make these coffees unlock their
rich and colorful characters. I could go on and on about this, but if
you're interested to learn more, hit up
cupofexcellence.org.
So you might be wondering, why should I order a C.O.E. versus my
regular drip? Answer: You will taste the difference. You will love the
fruity notes, and aroma and the pleasant mouth feel. So much work goes
into making the best coffee in the world - and it is truly a treat to
have a C.O.E. from Zoka. All you have to do is try one and you'll
realize what all the hype is for a Cup of Excellence. The available
C.O.E's at Zoka right now include a powerful
Colombia Villarica and the
charming
Costa Rica Calle de Copey as well as the fruity
El Salvador El
Zapote. Stop by and pick one up and write about what you think of 'em
here if you get the chance.
1 Comment(s)
I suddenly have an urge to come and have a Cup of Excellence at Zokas! What beautiful, beautiful words. Prestin Yoder is the next world-class barista at Zokas.