Current Coffee Selections

coffeeFinca Monte Canet (Espresso), Don Mayo Estate Microlot :: San Marcos de Tarrazú, Costa Rica. Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Juicy flavors like honey, cantaloupe, and red grape.
 
Our two new Costa Rican offerings come from two farms (Finca el Llano and Monte Canet) that are part of the lager Don Mayo Beneficio. High grown at 1650 – 1950 meters above sea level, these coffees truly express the terrior of the area. The Caturra, Typica and Bourbon varietals grown on the farms are part a movement happening through the combined efforts of the Don Mayo Estate.
 
Through research of varietals and studying the land, this estate has been able to dramatically improve their coffee. Further improving the cup quality they have also made huge improvements to their milling and drying process (their mill incorporates environmental practices including reusing processing water and treating chaff for use as an organic fertilizer). They are the current Cup of Excellence champion in Costa Rica.

 
coffeeFinca El Llano, Don Mayo Estate Microlot :: San Marcos de Tarrazú, Costa Rica. Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Flavors of red raspberry, lime, toffee and caramel.
 
Our two new Costa Rican offerings come from two farms (Finca el Llano and Monte Canet) that are part of the lager Don Mayo Beneficio. High grown at 1650 – 1950 meters above sea level, these coffees truly express the terrior of the area. The Caturra, Typica and Bourbon varietals grown on the farms are part a movement happening through the combined efforts of the Don Mayo Estate.
 
Through research of varietals and studying the land, this estate has been able to dramatically improve their coffee. Further improving the cup quality they have also made huge improvements to their milling and drying process (their mill incorporates environmental practices including reusing processing water and treating chaff for use as an organic fertilizer). They are the current Cup of Excellence champion in Costa Rica.

 
coffeeFinca Puerta Verde :: Ciudad Vieja, Sacatapéquez, Antigua, Guatemala. Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Berry aroma. Notes of honeysuckle and molasses.
 
From the Antigua region, this fully washed Bourbon and Caturra blend is carefully cultivated at 1540 meters above sea level. This four-generation coffee growing family has been working Puetra Verde since the beginning of the 19th century. Inter-cropping Gravilea trees among the coffee provides protection from the sun giving this coffee ample maturation time.
 
Puerta Verde won 7th place at the 2009 Cup of Excellence.
 
This coffee scored 92 on Coffee Review by Kenneth Davids, July 2010
 
Read the full review here.
 
“Blind Assessment: Flowers, butter and nut in the aroma with a fleeting hint of a buttery coconut-like fruit. In the cup penetrating orange-toned acidity, lightly syrupy mouthfeel and complex layers of flavors: flowers, orange, lemon, nut and fir-like aromatic wood. Dry in the finish with citrus and fir tones lingering distinctly in the long.”

 
coffeeFinca Las Nubes :: Santa Ana, El Salvador. Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Flavors like nectarine, bergamot, and roasted almonds.
 
Shade-grown in volcanic soil at 1500 masl.
Bourbon varietal. Washed and sun-dried.
 
This coffee scored 90 on Coffee Review by Kenneth Davids, July 2010.
 
Read the full review here.
 
“Blind Assessment: Distinct rose-like floral notes, nut-toned chocolate and molasses in aroma and cup. Balanced acidity, silky mouthfeel. The short finish is rich and deep, thinning slightly in the long.”

 
coffeeNatural Decaf :: Esmeralda, Mexico. Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Straight-forward and clean with bing cherry juiciness in the finish.
 
Naturally de-caffeinated at Cafiver Inc., Veracruz, Mexico

 
coffeeHeartbreaker Espresso Roasted by Cafe Grumpy

Our signature house blend that develops and changes seasonally.
 
Current components are:
Fazenda Santana (Brazil), Fazenda Monte Alegre (Brazil). Kariaini Estate (Kenya) and Finca Liquidambar (Guatemala).
 
Strawberry candy aroma with a sweet lemon brightness.
 
History of the Heartbreaker:  Cheryl once described a macchiato as a “heartbreaker”…as in it was so delicious, it melted or broke her heart. When we had our espresso-naming contest, Liam remembered this and shouted out “heartbreaker.” He won a Chemex, and we won the name.

 

Current Tea Selections

teaPacific Coast Mint :: Pacific Coast, USA, fusion. by Art of Tea

Spearmint & peppermint. Caffeine-free.

 
teaVINTAGE ’97 Immortal Nectar :: China, pu-erh. by Art of Tea

Cave-aged. Sherry fragrance & earthy finish.

 
teaEarl Grey :: Bangladesh, black. by Teatulia

Black tea blended with organic oil of bergamot.

 
teaFrench Lemon Ginger :: Caffeine-free, fusion. by Art of Tea

Lemon verbena, lemongrass, ginger & honeybush. Caffeine-free.

 
teaWhite Peach :: China, white. by Art of Tea

White peony, osmanthus blossoms & peach essence.

 
teaGen Mai Cha :: Japan, green. by Art of Tea

Sencha with toasted rice kernels.

 
teaTali’s Masala Chai :: Blend, black. by Art of Tea

Assam with cardamom, cinnamon,ginger, cloves & spices.

 
teaBengal Breakfast :: Bangladesh, black. by Teatulia

Smooth, clean-taste, with a bit of natural sweetness at the finish. Single-garden direct, sustainable, organic.

 

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Come and take a close look at the intricate and incredible ballpoint pen drawings by artist Evan McGraw. We are continuously impressed by the talent and creativity of our customers!



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“With a line even at 9am on a Saturday, Cafe Grumpy’s already collected a loyal clientele. It’s hard to be a grouch here – even before you’ve had your first cup.”
 
Read the full review in the Park Slope Reader.