In the 1980s, Yulissa’s family purchased a 20-hectare piece of property in the Yungas region, in the mountains surrounding the small valley city of Caranavi. At the time, the farm was pure jungle; no roads or services of any kind could access it. In 2019, Yulissa’s generation decided it was time to renovate the farm. Bolivia’s specialty coffee had developed to the point where Caranavi was seen as an area of high terroir potential, and Yulissa herself, barely out of secondary school, was interested in the bubbling specialty roaster and barista culture in the city. Between 2019 and 2021, the original 4 hectares were re-planted, along with 3 new ones. With this newly invigorated coffee under her control, Yulissa dedicated herself to producing coffee the best way possible. In the process she also set to learning the rest of the value chain, from milling to roasting and barismo—the art and practice of being a barista, which strangely has no English equivalent. The 7 hectares of coffee is managed by extended family and neighbors throughout the year. During harvest the family employs 8 pickers, and otherwise covers all necessary harvesting and processing themselves.
"We received our first order from the Roaster's Choice subscription - Nicaragua Finca Oconor. Excellent coffee. I love the berry notes and the earthy creaminess. Very smooth, a lot of flavor, and the aroma fills the kitchen. I'm almost out and a little sad but happy that the next one comes in a couple of weeks. I look forward to trying a new one every month. The quality of FRC is always top notch."
— Derek D. (5/5)
Completely delighted with this coffee
"Santa Alena was the first coffee of my subscription and it was instantly a favorite of 12 others my Mom & i have tried of sampler size. . . So delighted this was then a full 12oz!"
— Sharon J. (5/5)
Roasters Subscrition-first order
"The coffee is great!! The smell of the fresh ground beans was amazing! First order was from Peru. I can’t wait for my next order!! And nice surprise I got the Diner mug in my order and now that is my favorite coffee cup!! Made the coffee even better!"
— Tracey B. (5/5)
Love the variety!
"We thoroughly enjoy our roasters choice yearly coffee subscription. We look forward to the special coffee we receive each month and we have enjoyed it each time. We order our everyday and special coffee from Fresh Roasted as the choices are outstanding and the service is impeccable. The yearly subscription just makes sure that we are constantly trying new coffees as well and we both look forward to the arrival of the special coffee of the month. We got started with a six month gift subscription from our son who introduced us to Fresh Roasted and we have continued to renew each year."
— Debra M. (5/5)
My best birthday gift
"This is my second year of the Roaster’s choice subscription. We look forward to trying these special coffees and appreciate the insets that tell us about the growers. I recommend this as a perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life."
— Suzan M. (5/5)
Item Did Not Ship
"I received the 5# of Columbia and 4-1# bags of Holiday Blend, but the Nicaragua didn't make the trip. Thanks for asking for the review. It caused me to review the order and notice the problem"
— DARRELL B. (5/5)
Special Treat :)
"My wife and I enjoy this special treat each month. It's nice to have something positive to look forward to for a change."
— Topher S. (5/5)
Peace Corps Approved
"This is the dry side of Honduras where it Often gets so hot in summer that the locals say it’s where the devil takes his vacation!! Fabulous coffeeSweeten it with honey from coffee plantation bees for a real treat!!!"
— Mark D. (5/5)
Roaster's Choice Kenya
"Delicious! I want more of this great tasting coffee."
— Renee S. (5/5)
YEMEM
"Outstanding!"
— Q M. (5/5)
Q&A
I am interested in joining this, but will I miss out on the current Ethiopia Yirgacheffe since it's the last day of the month?
You won’t miss out on this outstanding Yirgacheffe! Roaster’s Choice coffees are roasted on the second Wednesday of each month so to be included in the February shipment, join on or before Tuesday, February 13th.
I would like to get this as a birthday gift for my son, but he will be moving sometime during the year. Is this a problem and how much notice to change the address?
Hello! Yes, we can change out addresses for Roasters Choice. Please let us know before the 2nd Tuesday of the month, as that is when the shipments are processed for those subscriptions. Have a great day!
When does the first order usually ship? I purchase March 10th but have not received my first shipment yet
Hello! This ships the 2nd Wednesday of every month. If your first order is placed after that date, your first subscription item will be sent the following month. Team FRC
I’d love to join the club, but I only drink light roast coffee. Will the other months include dark roast coffee?
Hello Rachel! Due to the delicate nature of most of the coffees we procure for roaster's choice the highest roast level we would take them to is a medium. Team FRC
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