Journal

I first learned of Luis Reinoso in December of 2010. While most folks were holiday shopping for their loved ones, I was shopping for our first coffee from Colombia. We filled tables with coffee from single producers across the country in hopes of discovering something special. In the process, what we found was more than just special; we found an extraordinary selection from the Reinoso family that soared above the...

Of the brilliant producers from Kenya, Muthonjo is a wild one that makes a splash in a sea of flavorful coffee. Muthonjo is a family owned estate located in the lush, rich soil of the Kirinyaga region in the Central Province.

When we opened in 2008, we were committed to seeking out relationships with coffee producers whose work inspired us, so we purchased Gloria Rodriguez’s Cup of Excellence winning coffee.

Our Kenyan coffee for 2018 has just arrived and, as usual, we’ve got an extensive and exciting line-up that we will be sharing with you all.

For the past few seasons, Kanzu has been a staple in our Winter and Spring menu here at Madcap. It’s a coffee that embodies nearly everything I love about coffee. 

Though the Rustiro community has a mix of backgrounds, today ethnic designation has been outlawed and Rwandans are encouraged to identify as Rwandan, discarding ethnic labels. Ejo Heza goes a step further, with the women coming together to work as team members.

Today, we are releasing another coffee from Colombia. Yes, it is our 5th coffee from Colombia this season! It’s a coffee unlike any of the others it shares its nationality with.