Santa Anita de Costa Rica

By now you've seen the news and read the chatter. So here's the scoop. On July 1st, we’re officially launching our newest limited edition coffee: Santa Anita de Costa Rica. Although we produce some incredibly great tasting coffee, our roasters have never been this crazy excited. From the moment Shawn and Danny cupped the first batch, we felt like we were on to something special.

These incredibly fresh beans are light roasted to preserve their amazing balance. They brew a smooth cup with a hint of crisp apple pie aroma, and vanilla & spicy cinnamon notes.

These beans come from Hacienda Santa Anita, a 5th generation family owned farm located in the high altitude Naranjo region of Costa Rica.

We’ve chosen to partner with this farm not only for the great tasting beans they produce, but for their commitment to using sustainable practices.

By employing a unique ‘aqualpulp’ process, the farm at Santa Anita is able to depulp the red cherry skins from the beans with 95% less water than traditional depulping methods. This helps to reduce waterway pollution and preserve the natural environment.

2009 Rookie - Nick Guidry

We're always on the lookout for passionate, bearded, coffee geeks to serve as Java City brand representatives to bring our smooth killer brew to those who have lost hope and resigned themselves to a life where over-roasted swill is the acceptable norm. Deep breath. Meet Nick Guidry - our latest rookie to join the crew. Originally from the southeast, Nick enjoys red bean soup, worn out polo shirts, and long walks with his twin toy poodles.

Sorry Nick - we couldn't resist. But seriously, check the family lineage. You're in there somewhere...

This wasn't part of the training...

Bears, bikes, and killer coffee - oh my!

At Java City, we're constantly searching for great breakfast joints. The confluence of great food and great coffee just isn't that common. Fortunately, a new Black Bear Diner just opened down the road in Davis, CA. In addition to the crazy large servings, this unique little diner also serves our smooth Java City brew.

Although Black Bear has been long famous for the strategic placement of the black bear throughout their diners, they also add elements that are unique to the cities in which they operate. As the bear is to Black Bear so is the bicycle to the town of Davis - where there are no school buses and bikes outnumber cars!

When in Davis, do as the Davis-onians do? Check out Black Bear Diner at 255 2nd St. and be sure to order 'The Grizz'!

Nits & Tats

Everyone's got a Danny.....okay, not really. But we do - and he loves coffee. So much in fact that he takes his Portafilter display with him wherever he goes. Danny is our production manager, superb roaster, and humanitarian extraordinaire. Dude, you rock!

Tamp-tastic...


High cheese factor.


Portafilter (Ahem): A portafilter (or group handle) attaches to the group head of semi-automatic and piston-driven espresso machines, and carries a tamped puck of coffee grounds within its basket. It is usually made of brass, and is attached by a plastic or wooden handle. The portafilter forms a seal with the espresso machine's gasket, and directs high-pressure hot water through the coffee puck.


Beginning May 31, Danny (as part of team LUGGED NUTS) will be biking to Los Angeles from San Francisco - a 545 mile, 7-day trek. Want to help? Check out the following link and help Danny reach his starting goal:


http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR/AIDSLIFECYCLE8/AIDSLifeCycleCenter?px=1300841&pg=personal&fr_id=1080