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Advent Calendar BeanConqueror Links
For those who participated in the Advent Calendar, here are all of the BC Links all in one place: Coffee 1 Hatch Franceschi Gesha https://beanl.ink/l/ALY28HNGD2 Coffee 2 Scenery El Jaragual Rosado https://beanl.ink/l/ijLwgN6n6j Coffee 3 Dak Berry Blues (Eth Heirloom) https://beanl.ink/l/zKgXeFJlTv Special Coffee - Dec 6 PBC Gloria SL28 https://beanl.ink/l/uoQek4OIaY Coffee 4 September Abel Salinas Mejorado https://beanl.ink/l/XOcHfha57A Coffee 5 Killbean Yunnan Typica https://beanl.ink/l/mAymsFs6dv Coffee 6 Hydrangea HLE SL34 https://beanl.ink/l/Q6EMIXOW1P Coffee 7 Kabuki Urena Rojas Gesha https://beanl.ink/l/9V1dVPs8cJ Coffee 8 GWO Edison Argote Sidra https://beanl.ink/l/fzSPGmz7jO Coffee 9 Hydrangea Gachatha Kenyan Varietals https://beanl.ink/l/oCy7z5tX1Z Coffee... Read more...
Special Coffee: Dec 24th
Roaster: GWO (Netherlands) (MCL: JayC) Farm/Producer: Gesha Village Lot 45, Rachel Samuel & Adam Overton Origin: Bench Maji, Ethiopia Varietal: Gesha Process: Honey Tasting Notes: Jasmine Tea, Yellow Fruit, Green Apple Roast Date: 27.10.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/be0RcX3qee This is the last coffee of the calendar and we finish it with a bang. JayC has provided us with a fantastic coffee from Gesha Village - a farm coming from the roots of where the prized Gesha varietal originally comes from. We hope you've enjoyed the coffee journey as much as we've enjoyed planning... Read more...
Coffee #12
Roaster: September (Canada) Extra Light Roast Farm/Producer: Finca El Paraiso, Diego & Alex Bermudez, Eyder Martinez Origin: Cauca, Colombia Varietal: Chiroso and Caturra Process: Zeolite Natural Tasting Notes: Bright Citrus, Berries, Juicy Roast Date: 08.09.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/zq7kUMgoLn   ZEO NATTY We had gone back and forth over the next coffee to bring in, not arguing exactly, but circling the question in that gentle, nerdy way only coffee people do. El Paraiso Zeo from September kept coming up—especially because it was Chiroso, a varietal I was keen to have on the table... Read more...
Coffee #11
  Roaster: Kabuki (France) Farm/Producer: Lerida Estate (Lot 5), Maria Antonella Amoruso Origin: Boquete, Panama Varietal: Gesha Process: Washed Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Peach, Mandarin, Bergamot, Rose Roast Date: 20.10.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/qRkQ8W6r8A   A Stroll Across Parisian Passages - Kabuki As the calendar nears its conclusion, we thought it’d be unfair to not offer one of our favourite terroirs. A Panama Gesha! This one is a bit personal, but it was my first time visiting Paris and also meeting Kabuki. There wasn’t much on my bucket list, except to try a couple... Read more...
Coffee #10
Roaster: Hatch (Canada) Farm/Producer: Finca El Diviso, Nestor Lasso Origin: Huila, Colombia Varietal: Ombligon Process: Anerobic Natural, Sugar Cane Process Decaf Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Cherry, Chocolate, Red Wine Roast Date: 26.09.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/vlDgfGy0hO Ombligon? DECAF!? If you're brewing today's coffee, you might have noticed something a little... different. Today, we're throwing a delicious curveball straight from one of my favorite Canadian roasters, Hatch, featuring a phenomenal Decaf Ombligon. For those who track varietals, Ombligon has been the subject of serious coffee world chatter. My own experiences with it have been nothing short... Read more...
Coffee #9
Roaster: Hydrangea (USA) Farm/Producer: Gachatha F.C.S Origin: Gachatha, Nyeri, Kenya Varietal: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian (Kenyan Varietals) Process: Washed Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Berries, Black Currant Roast Date: 11.10.2025 (frozen after 2 weeks) https://beanl.ink/l/oCy7z5tX1Z The Zürich Coffee Heist: Bill & Hydrangea Coffee Roasters Today’s story is about Bill, the fantastic roaster behind Hydrangea Coffee Roasters, and the ridiculously long journey that led to our friendship.  I first met Bill through the MCL, where he posted a wild offer: he was traveling to Zürich and could bring a huge batch of Hydrangea coffee... Read more...
Coffee #8
  Roaster: GWO (Netherlands) https://gwo.coffee/product/edinson-argote/ Farm/Producer: La Quebraditas, Edinson Argote Origin: Timaná, Huila, Colombia Varietal: Sidra Process: Thermal Shock Washed Tasting Notes: Rose, Kiwi, Bergamot Roast Date: 27.10.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/7nnA3MXvkg We're happy to feature our second home roaster from MCL: JayC. In such a short time, his brand GWO has become well sought-after in both the MCL and EAF communities.  The Roaster's Leap: Featuring JayC and GWO Jayesh (better known as JayC) is a well-known username across Mystery Coffee League  and Espresso Afficinado. Like many great coffee connections, I first got to... Read more...
Coffee #7
Roaster: Kabuki (France) Farm/Producer: Urena Rojas family Origin: Chirripo, Costa Rica Varietal: Gesha Process: Honey Tasting Notes: Orange, stone fruit, honey, floral Roast Date: 20.10.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/9V1dVPs8cJ   Who Needs A Brewer When You Have An Aromaboy - Kabuki Kabuki, Aromaboiski, Xavier. A man with many names and many interests, it has been a great joy to work with him for this coffee. Lawyer turned roaster, Kabuki’s story is quite an interesting one. More on this later… Based out of Paris, Kabuki is a brand which is only just starting out,... Read more...
Coffee #6
  Roaster: Hydrangea (USA) Farm/Producer: Hacienda La Esmaralda, Peterson Family Origin: Boquete, Panama Varietal: SL34 Process: Natural Tasting Notes: Kyoho Grape, Rapsberry, Black Tea Roast Date: 10.10.2025 (frozen after 2 weeks) https://beanl.ink/l/Q6EMIXOW1P   Hacienda La Esmeralda Although there is no introduction needed for one of the most coveted coffee farms in the world, we’ll do one anyway. Hacienda La Esmeralda (HLE) is a name many desire, and one that many cherish. There has been a lot of noise about HLE for a variety of reasons this year, mainly for a... Read more...
Coffee #5
Roaster: Killbean (London) Farm/Producer: RedDragon Estate, Lao Wang Origin: Yunnan, China Varietal: Typica Process: Anaerobic Natural Tasting Notes: Wine, Grapefruit, Pineapple Roast Date: 28.09.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/mAymsFs6dv "We should definitely include a Chinese bean in the calendar!" - MSA We both had excellent experiences with Chinese coffee this year and are excited to see the rapid developments in both coffee crop and specialty roasteries coming from China.   The Ultimate Coffee Splitter: MSA The spirit of sharing is truly what makes the Mystery Coffee League community so special. Whether it's to try... Read more...
Coffee #4
Roaster: September (Canada) Extra Light Roast Farm/Producer: Finca Arachi, Abel Salinas Origin: Loja, Ecuador Varietal: Mejorado Process: Washed Tasting Notes: Lemonade, Florals, Pear Roast Date: 16.09.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/XOcHfha57A   The Lychee Epiphany: My First Sip of Specialty Coffee   You’ll notice a few fantastic Canadian roasters in this calendar, and today, I want to tell you why they hold a special place in my heart.  My coffee journey started long before I ever ordered a specialty coffee for myself. A university friend of mine was an early adopter, but I never... Read more...
Special Coffee: Dec 6th
  Roaster: Personal Brew Coffee (Germany) (MCL: Luxks) https://www.personalbrew.de/products/2511-gloria-natural Farm/Producer: Sakami Coffee, Floria and Garmo Gummerus Origin: Nabiswa, Kenya Varietal: SL28 Process: Natural Tasting Notes: Black Currant, Wine gum, Rose Roast date: 13.11.2025 https://beanl.ink/l/uoQek4OIaY This is the first "Special Coffee" in the Advent Calendar. We're happy to feature a coffee from a home roaster who's started through MCL. Special thanks to Luxks for providing an amazing addition to the calendar. In Germany, December 6th is Nikolaustag (St. Nicholas Day), when children traditionally receive small gifts - especially chocolate and sweets... Read more...