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Hello to all and welcome to the third Has Bean newsletter Has bean (i.e. me and Sarah) loves your hear your comments so please email me at newsletter@hasbean.co.uk

1. New additions

Loads of new beans in the Has Bean range and goodbye to some of the old familiars. Hello first of all to Australian Skyberry Plantation extra Fancy Grown in the Australian highlands, this full bodied, mellow and mild coffee is a must try. Its soft chocolatey undercurrent is ideally suited for filter machine. By country origin alone, this is one of the rarest of all coffees. Skybury coffee is one of the finest Arabica coffees of its type available on the market today, what are you waiting for? Medium Roast.

And next we have China Baoshan A Arabica There are three provinces in China grow coffee: Yunnan, Hainan and Fujian. But the best coffee is grown in Yunnan and it is the only place in China that could plant Arabica coffee. Most of the coffee trees are planted between altitude of 800 to 1300 metres. According to ICO coffee experts, the quality of Yunnan arabica coffee is near to Colombia coffee. It is different from other coffees for its mild body, fruit flavour and strong aroma. Baoshan growing region is recognised as one of the finest in china an interesting addition to the has bean collection. Medium Roast

As well we have Bolivian Organic Has Bean has jumped on the organic bandwagon, but not after trying hard to find just the right bean. This one being the unanimous winner. Lets dispel some rumours though; most coffee is grown organically, it's just that when you're growing beans thousands of feet above sea level, the organic association don't want to come up to the plantation to certify them. The only way they can be enticed is with money. This means most of the organic beans available are of poorer quality and that's why we have had such a problem getting a good quality organic bean. So now Has Bean is proud to offer this fine organic coffee. A superior cup of coffee which blends the characteristics- smooth and mellow flavours of South America with some hints of flavour typically found in African and Indonesian coffees. For the world coffee explorer, this is a new and rewarding adventure. Medium Roast

Honduras la flor This Honduras coffee is a light coffee with a bright crisp flavour, hints of citrus, and good body. A Good morning drink. Medium Roast.

Indian Cherry AB Robusta is poor member of the coffee family, but when you taste this coffee against any other robustas from around the world it shows it true colours. Its clean, rich and has a silky fell in the mouth. I would never drink Robusta on its own but use it as a blender coffee, but Indian cherry stands up well on filter and makes a pleasant high caffeine drink to wake you in the morning. Dark Roast

And finally Jamaican Blue Mountain Organic This is 100% Blue Mountain, the only beans we personally import. It's the highest point in exclusivity and quality and organically grown. A balanced, classic coffee with rich flavour, full body, and a smooth yet vibrant acidity. When you hear so much about something and wait so long we thought it could be a disappointment. We're glad to say it was all that was expected. Due to its high cost we don't hold large amounts in stock, so an email to check availability is necessary. Medium Roast.

 

2. Stocks running low

The last of the Jamaican Blue Mountain has finally run out. It will return in the new year though There is still some peaberry and organic though. The Sumatra DP has all but gone and is removed from the internet catalogue. I hope to replace it in the new year. Also gone is the unpopular Costa Rica Slightly Hard Bean. A beautiful bean that just hasn't sold well. I hope to have some more available in the new year but it very much depends on demand for it. With the arrival of the Bolivian organic the Colombian has now been removed from the catalogue.

3. CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas to you all and don't forget there is still time to place an order to reach you for Christmas. We will be taking orders right up until the 20th of December for delivery before Christmas. Of course we will be here over Christmas and roasting again on the 27th for dispatch, for any new years hangovers you may have.

4. The site Some of you may have noticed the site was not available for six days at the beginning of the month. This was a technical error that was a nightmare to sort out. Sorry for any one who tried to get onto the site and rest assured it wont be happening again (please)! In the new year we are due to appear in Internet Magazine with a two page feature so keep a look out for that.

5. Any other business A repeat from last month but thanks to everyone who has placed an order its been real fun talking to you all. Thank you for making Has bean online a success Enjoy your coffee

Stephen Leighton www.hasbean.co.uk