Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea

This organic coffee comes from the chiapas region which is the southern most point in mexico. the chiapas region is known for producing the very best coffee in mexico. this coffee has a mild intensity and sweetness coupled with a clean, light body.

Grown high in the andes to exacting standards, this coffee is from the southern region of narino, an area famous for producing the finest colombian coffees. this coffee is rich and mellow-bodied, with a vibrant acidity and an excellent flavor.

Grown in the tres rios district at an altitude ranging from 3, 900 to 5, 400 feet, costa rica la lapa is the highest grade "shb, " or strictly hard bean. it is a very complete coffee, possessing all things great coffees should have: high acidity, medium to heavy body, and good aroma, all in perfect balance. its flavor is typical of fine central american coffees. it is lively, snappy, and clean.

Genuine antigua is grown at high altitudes near the pacific coast of guatemala. this central american coffee is heavy-bodied and high in acidity, yet soft and mild in flavor. a good antigua will be smooth and smokey, and is one of the best buys in quality coffee.

Our santos has a smooth, mild flavor, medium body, and moderate acidity. we use this coffee as the base for our flavored coffees.

This , too, is a product of our colombia narino bean, roasted to a deep ebony, with well-developed oils. this is our darkest roast, with very low acidity and a bittersweet, smoky tang.

Grown to the most exacting standards, hawaiian kona coffee trees are planted in holes in the lava on the slopes of the mauna loa volcano. "fancy" refers to a fine grade and large size of genuine kona coffee beans. kona has a rich flavor, with a lot of natural sweetness; it also exhibits an intense aroma, a medium body, and a slightly winey medium-to-low acidity. the kona we sell is 100% kona coffee beans.

Grown at an altitude of over 7, 000 feet, resulting in a very small bean with a concentrated flavor, yirgacheffe is prized for its delicate citrus and floral qualities and for its delightful aroma. yirgacheffe has high acidity, a winey flavor, and a mild medium body. ethiopia is the birthplace of arabica coffee; it also happens to produce some of the finest and most unique coffees in the world.

Grown on the slopes of mt. kilimanjaro, the peaberry is a natural deviation wherein the coffee cherry contains only one seed, instead of the usual pair. the difficult-to-acquire peaberry possesses a fine acidity, rich flavor, and a full body. this is another good choice for those who love an intense, wine-like coffee. --back to top--

Grown near the city of padang in the west central sumatra, mandheling is considered to be the most full-bodied coffee in the world. rich and smooth, it is characterized by a heavy, almost syrupy body, a very low acidity, and a powerful aroma.

This comes from the blawan or jampit estates. this indonesian coffee has a vibrant, slightly spicy flavor, low acidity, and a rich, smooth full-bodied character.

Grown high in the blue mountains of jamaica, this coffee is sweet, smooth, and mellow, with a soft, mild flavor, moderate acidity and full body - a classic "island coffee." (we may carry this coffee during the holiday season. please contact us, if you are interested)

This is a blend of six different straight coffees in exact proportions, including costa rica la lapa, java estate, ethiopia yirgacheffe, sumatra mandheling, and our french and italian roasts. this blend has very fine acidity, medium-to-heavy body, and a very robust flavor. it makes an excellent morning coffee.

This blend is used for all of our espresso drinks. it contains keny aa, guatemala antigua, java estate, sumatra mandheling, and, our italian roast.

This is a blend of costa rican swp decaf, ethiopian swp decaf, and sumatran swp decaf. a medium-to heavy-bodied coffee, with medium acidity and an excellent flavor. --back to top--

Like assam, ceylon supreme is a strong, dark tea, but with a more delicate flavor and aroma. the full body and bright flavor of ceylon are extremely well-balanced.

Our english breakfast is a blend of darjeeling, keemun and north china congou teas which produce a dark cup, notable for its full body and rich aroma.

(cut, tear, curl) : heartier than english breakfast, irish breakfast combines the rich, malty flavor of assam with highlights of brighter east african teas. it brews a strong, dark, full-bodied cup.

This classic assam is slightly malty and has a rich, full body. it is delicious with milk or on its own.

A small amount of lapsang souchong lends this blend of chinese black teas its slightly smoky quality. russian caravan is full-bodied, dark, and very rich.

Mutan is a first-grade chinese white tea from fujian province. it brews a pale yellow cup, with a slightly sweet flavor and none of the grassy overtones that are often associated with green tea.

This delicate organic green tea from darjeeling, india is grown to"biodynamic" standards, meaning that all aspects of the estate's environmental health, from its soil to its animals and insects, are taken into consideration in the tea's production. makabari has a clean, bright flavor, with a medium body and distictly smooth finish.

This is a steamed (not pan-fired) green tea, scented with fresh jasmine flowers. smooth and delicate, this is one of the subtlest and most exotic teas in the world.

This oolong is extremely aromatic, with none of a black tea's bitterness or astringency. it is delicate yet lush, light yet rich, and fruitier than any other tea.

This organic blck tea is naturally flavored with just enough ginger to give it a subtle, pleasant spiciness, without overpowering the tea itself.

This is the chai blend we use at uncommon groundsto prepare our popular chai lattes (in our opinion, easily superior to chai made from a pre-fab mix) tra que chai is a blend of black teas combined with the finest imported vietnamese cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of clove. excellent with steamed milk and honey, it brews an invigorating yet soothing cup.

All of our black decaf teas are naturally decaffeinated without the use of chemicals.

This soothing herbal tisane is made from the flowers of the chamomile plant. this is a good choice for a hot evening drink, with its slightly fruity aroma and very pale color. many will recall peter rabbit, after his day of adventures, was sent to bed and served chamomile by his mother; we also recommend this for a bed-time treat.

Grown near the cape of good hope in south africa, this herbal tisane, made from the leaves, stems, and flowers of the cyclopia subternata plant, is virtually caffeine-free and has a naturally sweet, honey-like aroma. sililar in properties to rooibos, honeybush has been heralded as a tonic for one's general health and well-being.

Often consumed to promote general health and well-being, this caffeine free antioxidant tea is blended with real vanilla bean and cinnamon for an exceptional taste experience.

Not a true tea, rooibos is processed from the leaf of aspalathus linearis and is 100% caffeine-free. this "miracle tea" is rich in antioxidants (more than any other beverage available) , proteins, vital minerals, and vitamin c. it is also high in an agent called "sod", which fights free radiculs that cause aging. impoorted from south africa, and often consumed to promote general health and well-being, rooibos can be enjoyed hot or cold - with milk, lemon, sugar, or honey.

Citrus flavor from lemon peel, lemon balm, lemon grass and lemon verbena all combine to brew up a refreshingly light, amber cup of herbal tisane.