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Caffe Del Doge
419 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Doge Rosso
simple in its composition, doge rosso offers grand aromas and low acidity.a blend composed of 100% arabica beans from brazil, colombia, guatemala and india, each cultivar is roasted separately and then cold-blended as dictated by the venetian tradition. each of the four cultivars is associated with the name of the plantation or the individual grower. the direct and exclusive importation allows for complete authenticity as the beans can be traced back to their origins the aromas and flavors of each single origin are nged in each cup
Doge Nero
the doge nero blend was created by selecting a base of arabica coffees from the alta mogiana region in brazil and from central american and caribbean plantations and uniting them with a washed indian robusta coffee, kaapi royal. all of the single origins are roasted together to achieve a uniform aroma. once brewed this blend expresses a grand personality with an intense and persistent aroma and a refined chocolate aftertaste without any bitter tones
Doge Blu
the doge blu is a blend composed of 80% arabica beans from brazil, colombia, el salvador, guatemala, panama, ethiopia and india, which has undergone decaffeination by the demus company in trieste. italy (www.demus.com).the decaffeination process utilizes dichloromethane, a solvent particularly effective in the extraction of caffeine. furthermore, the easy removal of the dichloromethane from the coffees assures that the roasted coffee does not contain any chemical residual as a result of the decaffeination process. the finished product is a coffee that is 97% caffeine-free
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Guatemala
the region of huehuetenango is situated in the north western area of guatemala and bordered by mexico. a wing-irange of coffee is grown in this area at the foot of the cuchumatanes, the highest non-volcanic mountain range in central america. the coffee is grown between 1500 and 1900 meters under the shade of trees and is cultivated by farmers of mayan ethnicity, most of whom possess less than one hectare of land each. this coffee comes from arabica plants of the typica, bourbon and caturra varieties
Colombia
according to muisca colombian mythology the goddess bachué was the mother goddess of mankind. her name comes from the extinct colombian chibcha language meaning the one with naked breasts she emerged from the waters of lake iguaque with a child in her arms and returned to the sacred lagoon transformed into a snake. legend says that she sometimes returns from the underworld to guide her people. pure colombian with a well balanced body and a sweet smell of cocoa with a hint of cherry. this single origin arabica is of medium acidity with an intense aroma and grand finish
Brazil
a careful selection of arabica chosen specially for caffe del doge by local producers this coffee comes from the mountainous region called mogiana, an area noted for producing coffee with a particulary balanced aroma, sweetness and clean aftertaste. thanks to a high altitude (from 1100-1250 meters), frequent rains and a constant annual temperature, these beans are privy to ideal coffee growing conditions. caffe del doge proudly dedicates this coffee to cavalier rizzardini, founder of caffe del doge in 1952 and a great connoisseur of brazilian coffee
Sumatra
in this region there are no estates, only small growers. therefore the key to quality is careful selection of the beans, as close to the source as possible. a deep ink-black sweetness fills the cup, with overtones of dark chocolate and black iicorice. the tobacco notes are still present, adding to the overall noir character of this coffee
Rwanda
despite the recent disastrous events in rwanda, the local coffee industry continues to have great potential. the climate, altitude and wide variety of bourbon coffee plants enable growth of a superior bean. the coffee has an excellent crema with hints of chocolate and malt
Ethiopia
the best known coffee from ethiopia, yirgacheffe, is cultivated near lake abaya in the heart of the sidamo plateaus the annual yield is very low and varies from year to year because of local weather conditions which change from one extreme to another. characterized by a strong acidity and an intense spiced aroma of cinnamon and sweet strawberry, it is considered by coffee gourmands to be the king of african arabica coffee
India
this arabica coffee comes to caffe del doge selected by one of the great connoisseurs of indian coffee, m.p. devaiah. it is grown on the highest plantations in karnataka, protected by sizable trees wrapped with tellicherry extrabold peppercorn plants. the coffee beans are very large, smooth and uniform in size. the full aroma of this medium-bodied, low acidic coffee is appreciated in the cup, especially its refined spiced scent with a hint of chocolate milk
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Excellence
the cup of excellence is a yearly competition which selects the very best coffee produced in eight different countries. these winning coffees are chosen by a select group of international cuppers. coffees of this exemplary quality are very rare and are collected by hand once they are perfectly ripe. the positive impact on the quality of life for a winning farmer and his family is permanent as the auction money is often spent on improvements or family education which can cha their economic livelihood for the long term even it they do not win every year. caffe del doge has been a member of the association since 2004 and each year purchases winning coffees from the participating countries
Peru
el guabo estate coffee is grown in the san ignacio region in the northern peruvian highlands. el guabo is made up of four small communities that include 120 families. each family cultivates an area of about three hectares and every child attends school within the community. the coffee is collectively wet-processed and dry milled, and the organic certification covers all the members. this is a typical arrangement for small-scale peru coffee farming, which has the most organic coffee of any other nation in the americas. this excellent coffee offers hints of fresh, sweet citrus with a touch of honey and is certified organic uk4 by ocia (organic crop improvement association) and imo / naturland
Galapagos
the galapagos islands are located more than 2000 km from the coast of peru in the heart of the pacific ocean. in 1869 french colonists planted the first bourbon coffee plants on the island of san cristobal, the only variety still cultivated today. throughout the archipelago pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers are prohibited. galapagos bourbon is a true organic coffee without the necessity for accompanying certification. the coffee has an excellent crema and citrus scent with contrasting hints of tobacco and leather. the aftertaste is balanced and hannonious
Australia
mountain top estate is a small plantation in new south wales, the most southern coffee growing region in the world. located in the heart of a protected plateau and surrounded by reserves and state forests, its habitat is ideal for australia's unique flora and fauna. mountain top is a complex coffee, difficult to classify. it has an extraordinary rustic sweetness, a hint of molasses, and an intense fragrance reminiscent of the earth from which it comes
Cuba Turquino
caffe del doge was the first to introduce this extraordinary and previously unknown arabica coffee to the italian market in 1998. the cuban coffee generated much talk and was appreciated by many for its unmistakable dark chocolate after-taste and absence of acidity. this is the turquino extrafine varietal, seen with the flat shape of the bean. while it is no longer the caracolillo with its round shape. the flavor is still rich and extremely pleasing to the palate. it appears as though cuba has recently launched a strong marketing campaign so that the crystal mountains become synonymous with excellence in regard to coffee production, just as the blue mountains have become in jamaica
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Jamaica
the clifton mount estate jamaica blue mountain coffee comes from one of the oldest and most revered jbm coffee plantations which dates from the mid-eighteenth century. the location is certainly the most beautiful with its 112 hectares reaching 1300 meters above sea level. this exquisite and exclusive coffee is produced to the highest standards from cherries picked entirely from the plantation and yields a wonderfully mild and graceful coffee with a rich apple bouquet and a perfect union of acidity and body. the incredible richness of the soil, adequate rainfall, and the cool and foggy climate are optimal conditions for its slow growth and cultivation
Saint-helena
the plantation is situated in the vicinity of emperor napoleon bonaparte's burial place. during his exile he frequently visited this enchanted valley where it is said he found inner peace and tranquillity. only the bourbon plant is grown here. meticulously monitored throughout each phase and following the highest standards. the annual production of this coffee is very limited. the initial taste is strong with an intense acidity combined with a fragrant bouquet of citrus and dried fruits with hints of caramel. the aftertaste, however, is sweet and balanced
Indonesia
kopi luwak from bali - indonesia is the most expensive coffee in the world and is produced in extremely limited quantities. the protagonist of this coffee is a small mammal, the luwak or the asian palm civet (paradoxurus hermaphroditus), a nocturnal omnivore the size of a cat that feeds on mature berries from the coffee plant. as the berries pass through the animal's system undigested, they undergo a natural fermentation due to an enzyme present in the animal's intestine. the grains are expelled with the feces and collected, carefully cleaned and packed in small jute bags by the pound. it is an extraordinary coffee with a velvety body and hints of chocolate combined with a caramel aftertaste