If you’ve ever seen Micro Lot, Single Origin, or Limited Edition (or Limited Release) on a bag of coffee and wondered what the big deal is, you’re not alone. These terms can sound technical (or even a little intimidating) but at Ski Bum Coffee Co®, the meaning is refreshingly simple:
This is a small batch coffee from one place. If you like it, grab it while it’s available.
Let’s break it down... no jargon, just good coffee.
Single Origin: One Place, One Story
Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific country, region, or even a single farm. Unlike blends, which are crafted to taste the same year after year, single-origin coffees highlight the natural flavor of where they’re grown.
Soil, elevation, climate, and processing all shape the cup ...just like snow conditions shape a day on the mountain. One origin might bring bright citrus and stone fruit, another rich chocolate or warming spice. It’s coffee with a sense of place.
Micro Lot: Small Harvest, Big Character
A micro lot is exactly what it sounds like: a very small harvest from a specific section of a farm or a select group of trees. These lots are often separated because they show exceptional quality or unique flavor characteristics.
Because they’re produced in such limited quantities, micro lot coffees are more expressive, more nuanced, and (once they’re gone) they’re gone. No re-runs. No mass production. Just a fleeting, memorable cup.
Limited Edition: Enjoy It While It Lasts
Limited-Edition (or limited release) means we only have a finite amount of green coffee to roast. Once that supply is exhausted, the roast retires ...sometimes forever.
This isn’t about artificial scarcity. It’s about honoring the realities of agriculture. Harvests change. Seasons pass. Flavor profiles evolve. Limited releases celebrate that moment in time.
If you fall in love with one, don’t wait. Like a perfect powder day, it won’t stick around.
Why We Love These Coffees
Micro lot and single-origin coffees give you the chance to experience something truly special ...coffee that’s not designed to be average, but to be memorable. They’re for curious drinkers, flavor chasers, and anyone who appreciates craftsmanship over convenience.
At Ski Bum Coffee Co®, these releases are our way of sharing the best finds from the mountains of coffee-growing regions around the world ...roasted fresh, in small batches, and delivered straight to you.
The Takeaway
When you see Micro Lot | Single Origin | Limited Release, here’s what you really need to know:
- One place
- One small batch
- One moment in time
If it speaks to you, grab it while you can. Because once it’s gone, the next adventure begins. Browse our collection of Single-Origin coffee roasts.
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