Los Angeles Based Roaster Angelino's Wins #1 Coffee at Nicaragua Cup of Excellence with Record-Breaking Bid.
Los Angeles, CA, June 25, 2024 - Angelino’s Coffee is thrilled to announce they have made history at the Nicaragua Cup of Excellence (COE) auction, securing the #1 top Nicaraguan coffee from Los Alpes at a record-breaking $109/lb, along with the prestigious fourth-place coffee. Angelino's Coffee outbid global competitors from Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia, in a seven-hour auction with over 400 bids. This accomplishment continues to establish Angelino's Coffee as a leader and standout in the industry among elite roasters and traders.
"We are incredibly proud to collaborate with the Cup of Excellence in delivering their exceptional coffees to our loyal customers across the United States," said Kirk Bedrossian, Founder of Angelino's Coffee. "Winning the top spots at the Nicaragua COE auction is a testament to our dedication to quality and our commitment to supporting small coffee farmers around the world."
Based in Portland, Oregon, the COE hosts prestigious coffee competitions across 11 countries and aims to discover and reward the finest small-lot coffees. The COE rigorously evaluates these coffees through multiple cupping sessions conducted by local and international jurors, ensuring that winning cups undergo testing at least 120 times.
The Los Alpes farm in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, has once again triumphed in the COE contest with their Geisha variety in natural process, securing first place for the second consecutive year. This achievement speaks volumes about their dedication and passion to produce exceptional coffee year after year.
Angelino's Coffee, with over a million customers served, is a family owned company that is revolutionizing the at-home coffee experience, bringing exceptional, award-winning coffees in both single cup and whole bean. With its “Where Coffee Takes You” documentary series, Angelino’s is highlighting the regions and personal stories that bring us these award winning coffees.
