Toasting Government Shutdown with Their Coffee - And Some Cake - CQA 473

I first heard about the Congressional Reserve Blend from a post by @DailyCoffeeNews - but since they don't bother to monitor their comments or respond, we were left hanging. So, I called up a friend in Congress to see about getting some. Turns out, it hadn't been released yet, so I waited. Then, a week ago, the call came in: "The Condor is on the way." The Congressional Reserve Blend is a 100% American coffee produced by Panorama Farm in Las Marias, Puerto Rico. According to Google's A.I., the farm was purchased in 2021 by Angelique Sina with 100% of the net profits being reinvested in youth education and entrepreneur programs in Puerto Rico. And while the coffee was officially launched on July 15, 2025 bu Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernandez Rivera, it's only become available now. According to reports, the coffee is supposed to be available from the Longworth House Office Building Gift Shop. The coffee is called "a special formula of Limani Arabica" coffee. What does that mean? I'm not sure, but we're going to taste it to find out. Let's Get Into It! Support the Channel by Drinking My Coffee: https://sprocoffee.com/ Sign up for Coffee Tips! https://onocoffee.substack.com Articles about the release: https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/07/22/puerto-rican-coffee-is-now-officially-served-on-capitol-hill/ https://coffeegeography.com/2025/09/07/u-s-house-of-representatives-selects-100-puerto-rican-coffee-in-congress/ https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases/resident-commissioner-pablo-jose-hernandez-leads-puerto-rican-coffee-industry Other Links: Panorama Farm - https://cafeama.com/ Longworth House Gift Shop - https://www.house.gov/visitors/house-gift-shop Items Used In This Video: Fellow Tally Pro - https://amzn.to/4nkJfOu Fellow Ode Gen2 - https://amzn.to/46qFNMk Videos To Watch Next: https://youtu.be/6frtVe-quLI https://youtu.be/sw-W-QR-UO4 Thanks For Watching. Please Consider Subscribing! ============================================= About Me I'm a master barista with over twenty years experience in the coffee industry as cafe owner, roaster, green buyer and international judge. Join me on a journey as we meet people across the coffee business from around the world. My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/onocoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onocoffee4/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIqVCG5BJ7j39D6aHwhrag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprohampden/ ============================================= About This Livestream: This video was broadcast on 1 October 2025. ============================================= Affiliate Links: Some of the links below are Affiliate Links, which means that I make a small commission when you click and make a qualifying purchase. This is at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your consideration. ============================================= Cameras and Gear Used in this Livestream: A Cam: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3KctNFv A Cam Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/46NnUau Mic: Rode Wireless GO - https://amzn.to/430wvDv B Cam: Sony a6000 https://amzn.to/49UaNTC Camera Support: Benro Slim CF - https://amzn.to/432LtsC Matthews 20" C-Stand - https://amzn.to/3XCcqig Kupo 40" Turtle Base C-Stand - https://amzn.to/49FWTEX Lighting: Amaran 60X - https://amzn.to/3V5xRKZ Switcher: ATEM Mini Pro - https://amzn.to/3Ip97Wx Computer: Apple MacBookPro i7 - https://amzn.to/3TmJ8oX ============================================= Thanks for Watching. Please Subscribe. #coffee #puertorico #houseofrepresentatives ©2025 OnoMedia-JSI Limited​